To enable the best treatment outcome for patients, biologics are indispensable. Biologic medicines are large, complex molecules often 200 to 1,000 times the size of small molecule drugs, such as aspirin, which are chemical compounds delivered in the form of a pill, tablet, or capsule. Biotechnology medicines are too large and intricate to be made using chemistry alone. They are made in living organisms and are highly sensitive, making them significantly more difficult to manufacture.

Our expertise

Amgen is an expert in biologics manufacturing. We have been at the forefront of the medical biotechnology revolution that started in the 1980s, helping invent the processes, methods and technologies that built the global biotechnology industry.

Fulfilling our mission to serve patients means ensuring that all Amgen medicines meet high-quality standards and are supplied reliably to patients around the world.

Every patient, Every time

Amgen has an outstanding track record of reliably delivering medicines to patients who need them. Our highly skilled workforce, disciplined approach to operational excellence and risk mitigation efforts contribute to our commitment to ensure supply for “every patient, every time.”

Our global manufacturing network and significant long-term capital investments allow us to be confident in the face of an emergency or natural disaster and assure we consistently deliver reliability and value to our customers.

Our commitment is to every patient, every time.

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FAST FACTS

  • As the biotechnology industry expands globally, millions of patients are gaining access to biologic medicines. This growth, combined with cost constraints and complex global supply chains, puts pressure on the industry’s manufacturing capacity.
  • We’ve invested over $4.8 billion in manufacturing (2012-2019), yielding a global network of facilities, partnerships and next-generation capabilities.
  • Amgen is one of a few companies able to report zero product shortages over multiple years (2011 – 2019).
  • Environmental Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing play a critical role in how we operate. It’s part of Amgen’s ESG Strategy.
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How are biotech medicines made?

We have been at the forefront of the medical biotechnology revolution that started in the 1980s, helping invent the processes, methods and technologies that built the global biotechnology industry.