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Genentech, Inc.
Genentech was founded by venture capitalist Robert A. Swanson and biochemist Dr. Herbert W. Boyer. After a fateful meeting in 1976, the two decided to start the first biotechnology company, Genentech. Considered the founder of the biotechnology industry, Genentech has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for almost 30 years, using human genetic information to discover, develop, commercialize and manufacture biotherapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs. Today, Genentech is among the worlds leading biotech companies, with multiple products on the market for serious or life threatening medical conditions and over 40 projects in the pipeline.
Genentech is the leading provider of anti-tumor therapeutics in the United States. With its strength in all areas of the drug development process from research and development to manufacturing and commercialization Genentech continues to transform innovative science into breakthrough therapies for patients.
Delivering innovative medicines to patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions is what Genentech is all about. Since its beginning in 1976, the company has focused its drug discovery efforts on therapies that would fill unmet needs. Today, Genentech manufactures and commercializes multiple protein-based biotherapeutics for serious or life threatening medical conditions giving Genentech one of the leading product portfolios in the biotech industry.
Their mission is to be the leading biotechnology company, using human genetic information to discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize biotherapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs. They commit ourselves to high standards of integrity in contributing to the best interests of patients, the medical profession, their employees and their communities, and to seeking significant returns to their stockholders, based on the continual pursuit of scientific and operational excellence.
The Company's success is based on its business platform, an entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, speed of execution, simplicity and teamwork. By placing the needs of patients first, improving health and quality of life, and acting in accordance with their values, the company will continue to achieve success and realize its vision.
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