Amgen to Open Science and Innovation Centre in Hyderabad

Amgen announced a Science and Innovation Centre in Genome Valley, Hyderabad, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Telangana on 11 August 2026. The facility is planned to become operational in 2027 and is expected to add around 200 highly skilled jobs.

Genome Valley and Hyderabad’s Life Sciences Cluster

Genome Valley is a life sciences cluster in Hyderabad, Telangana, and it houses research, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical facilities. Hyderabad is a major Indian hub for life sciences, information technology, and pharmaceutical research.

Amgen’s Global Research and Development Network

Amgen is a biotechnology company with seven existing research laboratories worldwide. The Hyderabad centre will join its global Research and Development network and will complement its existing Technology and Innovation operations in the region.

Scientific Focus Areas

The new centre will focus on discovery chemistry, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, precision medicine, data science, and digital technologies. Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, often abbreviated as DMPK, is a field that studies how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolised, and excreted in the body.

Important Facts for Exams

• Memorandums of Understanding are formal agreements used by governments and companies to record planned cooperation.
• Genome Valley is associated with biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research in Telangana.
• Precision medicine is an approach that uses biological and clinical data to tailor treatment to individual patients.
• Amgen opened its Global Capability Center in Hyderabad in February 2025.

Leadership and Institutional Context

Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu announced the expected employment generation from the project. Amgen India Managing Director Naveen Gullapalli, Telangana Life Sciences CEO Sarvesh Singh, and Special Secretary Industries Krishna Aditya were among the officials linked to the announcement.