US-based biopharmaceutical company Amgen has announced plans to open a new technology and innovation site in Hyderabad. The site, known as Amgen India, will accelerate digital capabilities across the global organisation to further advance Amgen’s pipeline of medicines.
Amgen India will be located in HITEC City, a suburb of Hyderabad, occupying six floors of the RMZ Spire Tower 110. The city of Hyderabad, located in the state of Telangana, was selected for its world-class talent across medicine, life sciences and data sciences and the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI). The site can accommodate up to 3,000 people and will be operational in Q4 2024.
Amgen India will initially build and accelerate new technology solutions and digital capabilities at scale that will enhance efficiencies across the enterprise. The site will offer roles that strengthen key areas of Amgen’s business, including AI, data science, life science and other additional global capabilities over time.
To lead Amgen’s expanded presence in India, Som Chattopadhyay has been appointed national executive for India.
Amgen has nearly 27,000 employees and has a presence in approximately 100 countries and regions worldwide, including India.
