Amgen Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Founded in 1980, Amgen has grown to become one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, with a portfolio of products that treat serious illnesses and improve
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Amgen Inc. is an American multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California. The company is ranked 18th on the list of largest biomedical companies by revenue. The name "AMGen" is a portmanteau of the company's original name, Applied Molecular Genetics.