Comparing Innovation Spending: Amgen Inc. and Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

Biotech R&D: Amgen vs. Neurocrine's Decade of Innovation

__timestampAmgen Inc.Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014429700000046425000
Thursday, January 1, 2015407000000081491000
Friday, January 1, 2016384000000094291000
Sunday, January 1, 20173562000000121827000
Monday, January 1, 20183737000000160524000
Tuesday, January 1, 20194116000000200000000
Wednesday, January 1, 20204207000000275000000
Friday, January 1, 20214819000000328100000
Saturday, January 1, 20224434000000463800000
Sunday, January 1, 20234784000000565000000
Monday, January 1, 20245964000000731100000
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Innovation Spending: A Tale of Two Biotech Giants

In the competitive world of biotechnology, research and development (R&D) spending is a key indicator of a company's commitment to innovation. Over the past decade, Amgen Inc. and Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. have demonstrated contrasting approaches to R&D investment. From 2014 to 2023, Amgen's R&D expenses have consistently been over 90% higher than those of Neurocrine, reflecting its position as a larger, more established player in the industry. However, Neurocrine has shown remarkable growth, with its R&D spending increasing by over 1,100% during the same period. This surge underscores Neurocrine's aggressive push to expand its research capabilities and product pipeline. As of 2023, Amgen's R&D expenses reached nearly $4.8 billion, while Neurocrine's climbed to approximately $565 million. These figures highlight the dynamic nature of the biotech sector, where both established giants and emerging innovators are crucial to advancing medical science.

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Date published
17 Jan 2025