Amgen CEO Shines Light On Opportunities For Accelerated Drug Pathways

Collaborations, Agility Also Key

Amgen CEO Robert Bradway spotlights opportunities to up the tempo of drug discovery and development, drawing from the success of COVID-19 vaccines, and touches on the company's breakthrough treatment Lumakras and efforts in gastric cancer.

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Amgen chief signals opportunities to accelerate drug development • Source: Alamy

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