Amgen
Thousand Oaks, United States32000 employeesFounded 1980
Amgen Inc. is a leading biotechnology company based in Thousand Oaks, California, and one of the largest independent biopharmaceutical firms globally. Founded in 1980, Amgen has played a significant role in the biotechnology industry, being the first to commercialize recombinant DNA-based medicines. The company operates in over 100 countries and employs approximately 31,500 people. Amgen focuses on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of human therapeutics, specializ