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 has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, and Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.

• Contact

  50 Northern Avenue
  BostonMA02210
  USA

  T: +1 617 341-6100

  E: [email protected]

  https://www.vrtx.com

• Sector

  Healthcare

  Stock type

  Defensive

• Industry

  Biotechnology

  Fiscal Year End

  31 December 2026

  Employees

  6,400