Viking Therapeutics, Inc. vs Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.: Strategic Focus on R&D Spending

Biotech R&D: Amicus vs. Viking's Decade of Innovation

__timestampAmicus Therapeutics, Inc.Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
Wednesday, January 1, 20144762400022223073
Thursday, January 1, 2015769430006966842
Friday, January 1, 20161047930009000499
Sunday, January 1, 201714931000013741186
Monday, January 1, 201827090200019040000
Tuesday, January 1, 201928637800023559000
Wednesday, January 1, 202030844300031931000
Friday, January 1, 202127204900044981000
Saturday, January 1, 202227667700054234000
Sunday, January 1, 202315238100063806000
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Unlocking the unknown

The R&D Race: Viking vs. Amicus

In the competitive landscape of biotechnology, research and development (R&D) spending is a critical indicator of a company's commitment to innovation. Over the past decade, Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. has consistently outpaced Viking Therapeutics, Inc. in R&D investment. From 2014 to 2023, Amicus's R&D expenses surged by over 220%, peaking in 2020. In contrast, Viking's R&D spending, while growing, remained at about 20% of Amicus's peak levels.

A Decade of Innovation

Amicus's strategic focus on R&D is evident, with expenditures reaching their zenith in 2020, a year marked by significant advancements in rare disease therapies. Meanwhile, Viking's steady increase in R&D spending, culminating in a 187% rise by 2023, signals its growing ambition in the therapeutic space. This financial commitment underscores the dynamic nature of biotech innovation, where strategic R&D investments can lead to groundbreaking treatments and substantial market shifts.

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Date published
17 Jan 2025