Interview with Peter Martin, COO, Norgine
Before joining Norgine in May 2004, you were active in larger pharmaceutical companies. What made you decide to join a smaller player? There were a few reasons. The first factor…
Company Description
Biogen Idec creates new standards of care in therapeutic areas with high unmet medical needs. Founded in 1978, Biogen Idec is a global leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapies. Patients in more than 90 countries benefit from Biogen Idec’s significant products that address diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis. In 2008, Biogen Idec’s total revenues grew 29 percent over 2007 to $4.1 billion. Biogen Idec is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with international headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. They have additional offices in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan and throughout Europe. Biogen Idec has a direct commercial presence in 29 markets, a network of distribution partners in more than 70 additional markets and operations in several new markets, including Central/Eastern Europe, Brazil, China and India.
Products and Services
Biogen Idec’s products and development strategies cover a wide field of key medical issues. With regard to different therapeutic options, Biogen Idec has its focus on the areas of neurology and inflammatory diseases.
Contact Info
Biogen Idec Ltd
Innovation House
70 Norden Road
Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4AY
United Kingdom
Phone: 44 1628 501000
Fax: 44 1628 501010
www.biogenidec.co.uk
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