Amgen Builds Indian Research Hub

Amgen, an American biotechnology firm, is setting up its new Science and Innovation Center at Genome Valley in Hyderabad. This center will become operational by 2027 and will add to Amgen's global research network, taking it to eight laboratories worldwide.

The new facility in India will enable the company to integrate experimental science with data and technology more efficiently. According to Jay Bradner, executive vice president of Research and Development, Artificial Intelligence, and Data at Amgen, this center will expand the way they combine experimental science with data and technology across their global research capabilities.

Hyderabad's strong life sciences ecosystem and deep STEM expertise have been a major factor in Amgen's decision to establish its new innovation site here. 'Hyderabad's strong life sciences ecosystem and deep STEM expertise enable us to apply advanced technologies at scale,' said Naveen Gullapalli, MD, Amgen India.