Irma Egoavil – Country Manager, Celgene Mexico
Celgene is committed to improving the lives of patients through innovation. The country manager of the recently opened Mexico affiliate explains the importance of having a direct presence in the…
Celgene is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer and immune-inflammatory related diseases. Our portfolio of commercial products include REVLIMID, VIDAZA, THALOMID, POMALYST/IMNOVID, ABRAXANE, and ISTODAX. The drug candidates in our pipeline are at various stages of preclinical and clinical development. These candidates include our IMiDs® compounds, which are a proprietary class of compounds that have certain immunomodulatory and other biologically important properties in addition to our leading oral anti-inflammatory agents and cellular therapies. We believe our commercial stage products and the depth of our product pipeline, provide the catalysts for future growth.
Contact details
Celgene México
Juan Salvador Agraz 65, Piso 17,
Colonia Lomas de Santa Fe.
C.P. 05300. México, D.F.
MEXICO
Tel: +52 (55) 41236700
Website: www.celgene.com
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