Amgen is committed to clear and ongoing communications with the patients, physicians and people we serve. We recognize that strong relationships are critical to our ability to best serve patients, and that our relationships are built upon ethical and responsible business conduct and reliable disclosure of information. In this section you can learn about the policies and principles that govern Amgen's business practices.
Clinical Trials and Results Public Disclosure
Amgen is committed to the timely communication of scientifically valid results, both positive and negative, from our clinical trials.
Global Code of Ethics for Clinical Trials
Amgen is committed to protecting the rights of clinical trial participants worldwide.
Policy on the Support of US Clinical Practice and Treatment Guidelines
Amgen occasionally offers financial support to independent bodies who develop clinical and treatment guidelines. Amgen does not exert any influence or control over the development of guidelines that it has funded.
Adverse Event Reporting
An “Adverse Event” is any new, undesirable medical experience or change in an existing condition which occurs during or after use of any marketed or investigational product. Amgen staff are required to report Adverse Events within one business day.
Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and Other Customers
Amgen requires that all interactions with healthcare professionals and other customers comply with all applicable laws and adhere to the highest standards of professional ethics and responsibility.
Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and Other Customers
Amgen requires that all interactions with healthcare professionals and other customers comply with all applicable laws and adhere to the highest standards of professional ethics and responsibility.
Limits on Gifts and Other Items Provided to Medical or Health Professionals
Amgen enforces strict limits on gifts, meals and other items provided to medical or health professionals.
Amgen Mission and Values
Amgen aspires to be the best human therapeutics company, using science and innovation to dramatically improve people’s lives. Our mission is to serve patients. Our values define us and form the foundation for our behavior.
Do the Right Thing: Compliance and Ethics Standards for Amgen Staff and Contractors
All staff members are required to complete Amgen’s mandatory course on ethical business conduct and compliance. Amgen expects every staff member and contractors to conduct business ethically, to comply with all applicable laws, and to exert due diligence in preventing and detecting violations of laws or policies.
Quality
Amgen adheres to sound scientific and quality principles and ensures that these principles are reflected in our operations, including research, development, manufacturing and distribution.
Insider Trading
Amgen’s policy against insider trading applies to staff members, consultants, contract workers and temporary staff, as well as to members of their families and households.
Conflicts of Interest
Amgen staff are responsible for avoiding situations in which personal interests, outside activities, financial interests or relationships conflict or even appear to conflict with the company’s interests.
Antitrust and Unfair Competition
Amgen does not tolerate any business transaction or activity that violates the antitrust and competition laws of any country in which the company conducts business.
Dealing with the Government
Amgen has a strict policy against any attempt to unlawfully influence government officials.
Information Management
Every individual who conducts business for or on behalf of Amgen is required to follow all laws and Amgen policies regarding the use of company systems, records and information management and confidential and proprietary information.
Board of Directors' Corporate Governance Principles
Amgen’s system of corporate governance emphasizes the Board’s independence and strengthens its ability to evaluate corporate and management performance.
Governance Documents
Amgen has numerous policies and guidelines intended to ensure ethical and conscientious governance.
Environmental Commitment Statement
Amgen is committed to excellence in environmental, health and safety performance.
Environmental Compliance
Amgen is committed to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Audits are performed at all Amgen sites including manufacturing, research and development, and distribution facilities.
Diversity
Amgen’s commitment to diversity is articulated in our core values and reflected in every part of our organization.
Environment, Health and Safety
Amgen is committed to achieving high standards of environmental quality and to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of its staff members, contractors, and temporary staff.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Amgen has policies and programs designed to provide a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination.
Harassment-Free Work Environment
Amgen does not tolerate unlawful harassment by or toward employees, or non-employees with whom Amgen has a business, service or professional relationship.
Political Activities
While Amgen encourages staff to participate in the political process, personal contributions should not be made with or reimbursed by company funds in U.S. federal campaigns or in other campaigns where it is illegal to do so.
Political Contributions
Amgen’s participation in the political process supports candidates and organizations who work to advance health care innovation and improve patient access. We disclose all our political contributions.
Economic Sanctions, Embargoes and Boycotts
It is Amgen’s policy to comply with applicable sanctions and embargoes imposed by countries in which Amgen operates.
Export Control Laws
Amgen complies with all U.S. export control laws which may restrict the export of goods, software, and technology from the United States.
