Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
Company Profile
Business description
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex is focused on diversifying its portfolio through Casgevy (gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease), Journavx (non-opioid pain drug for moderate-to-severe acute pain), and Palsonify (for acromegaly). Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases, cell therapies to deliver a functional cure for type 1 diabetes, povetacicept (for IgA nephropathy).
Contact
50 Northern Avenue
BostonMA02210
USAT: +1 617 341-6100
Sector
Healthcare
Stock type
Defensive
Industry
Biotechnology
Fiscal Year End
31 December 2026
Employees
6,400
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