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AstraZeneca

AZNPharmaceuticalsCambridge, United Kingdom

AstraZeneca PLC operates as a global biopharmaceutical leader, dedicated to the entire process of bringing prescription medicines to market, from their initial discovery and development through manufacturing and commercialization. The company's extensive portfolio of treatments, including prominent examples like Tagrisso, Farxiga, and Symbicort, addresses critical areas such as cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, and oncological conditions. Furthermore, it provides essential solutions for COVID-19 and various rare diseases, with products like Vaxzevria and Soliris. AstraZeneca engages with primary and specialty care physicians worldwide, facilitating distribution through a robust network of representatives and local offices across the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. The firm actively drives innovation through strategic collaborations, partnering with entities such as Neurimmune AG for the development and commercialization of NI006, BenevolentAI for systemic lupus erythematosus drug discovery, Lunit for AI-powered digital pathology risk assessment in NSCLC, and Absci Corporation for AI-driven oncology target identification. Founded in 1992, the company was initially known as Zeneca Group PLC, subsequently rebranding to AstraZeneca PLC in April 1999, and maintains its headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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AstraZeneca at a glance

AstraZeneca is a pharmaceuticals company headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 1913. It is publicly listed (AZN) with a market capitalisation of $246.9B. Xcout tracks 11 named people at AstraZeneca, including Pascal Claude Roland Soriot (Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director). Xcout recorded 310 job postings from AstraZeneca in the last 90 days.

Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Market cap
$246.9B
Employees
96,100
Ticker
AZN
Founded
1913
Job postings recorded (90 days)
310

AstraZeneca leadership

  • Pascal Claude Roland SoriotChief Executive Officer & Executive Director
  • Pascal SoriotExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer
  • Aradhana SarinChief Financial Officer & Executive Director
  • Jeffrey PottCHRO, Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel & Member of External Sustainability Advisory Board
  • Pam ChengEVP of Global opt. & IT, Chief Sust. Officer and Member of External Sust.Adv. Board
  • David FredricksonExecutive Vice-President of Oncology Haematology Business Unit

5 more named people on record for AstraZeneca, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Hiring at AstraZeneca

Xcout recorded 310 job postings from AstraZeneca in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.

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Recent AstraZeneca news

9 corporate events on record, with sources — see the full timeline →

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a global biopharmaceutical enterprise engaged in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Its extensive portfolio of medicines targets a wide array of serious medical conditions, including those in the fields of hematology, oncology, cardiovascular health, immunology, fibrotic disorders, neuroscience, and COVID-19. The company's prominent therapies include Revlimid, an oral immunomodulator prescribed for multiple myeloma; Eliquis, an oral inhibitor used to lower the risk of stroke/systemic embolism in non-valvular atrial fibrillation and to treat deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism; and Opdivo, a key anti-cancer agent. Additional significant products are Pomalyst/Imnovid for multiple myeloma; Orencia, which addresses active rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis; and Sprycel for Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia. Its lineup further features Yervoy for unresectable or metastatic melanoma; Abraxane, a protein-bound chemotherapy; Reblozyl for adult patients experiencing anemia due to beta thalassemia; and Empliciti, also for multiple myeloma. Recent innovations include Zeposia for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis; Breyanzi, a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy for specific types of B-cell lymphoma; Inrebic, an oral kinase inhibitor for myelofibrosis; and Onureg for adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia. Bristol-Myers Squibb distributes its pharmaceutical offerings to a broad network of customers, encompassing wholesalers, distributors, pharmacies, retail outlets, hospitals, clinics, and various government agencies. The organization, established in 1887 and previously known as Bristol-Myers Company, is headquartered in New York, New York.

Market cap$101B
Employees34,100
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Merck & Company, Inc. Common Stock (new)MRK · PharmaceuticalsRahway, United States
69% matchPublic

Merck & Co., Inc. is a global healthcare leader with operations spanning two core divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment is dedicated to human health, offering a broad spectrum of medicinal products. These cover crucial therapeutic areas such as oncology, acute hospital care, immunology, neuroscience, virology, cardiovascular conditions, and diabetes. This division also develops vital preventive vaccines for pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. Meanwhile, the Animal Health segment focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of veterinary medications, vaccines, and comprehensive health management solutions for animals. This division further provides innovative digital products designed for animal identification, traceability, and continuous monitoring. Merck's extensive clientele encompasses drug wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals, and government agencies. It also serves managed healthcare organizations, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and pharmacy benefit managers, as well as various other institutional clients. Additionally, the company supplies products to individual physicians and their distributors, veterinarians, and livestock producers. The organization actively engages in strategic collaborations with companies such as AstraZeneca PLC, Bayer AG, Eisai Co., Ltd., Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, and Gilead Sciences, Inc. These partnerships are specifically aimed at the joint development and commercialization of prolonged-acting therapies for HIV. Established in 1891, Merck & Co., Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Kenilworth, New Jersey.

Market cap$359.6B
Employees73,000
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協和キリン4151 · PharmaceuticalsTokyo, Japan
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Operating globally, Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medical therapies. The company's core areas of expertise span oncology, nephrology, central nervous system disorders, and immunology. Its extensive product portfolio includes established medications such as ABSTRAL, a sublingual fentanyl formulation for managing breakthrough pain in cancer patients; ALLELOCK, an antihistamine for various allergic conditions; and CONIEL, a calcium channel blocker prescribed for hypertension and angina. Kyowa Kirin also provides a range of advanced biological and specialized treatments. These encompass Crysvita, a recombinant human monoclonal IgG1 antibody targeting fibroblast growth factor 23, and blood-related therapies like ESPO (human erythropoietin), NESP (an erythropoiesis stimulating agent), and GRAN (a human colony-stimulating factor). Further products in its lineup address diverse medical needs: G-LASTA/Peglasta/Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia; LEUNASE for acute lymphoblastic leukemia; LUMICEF, a biological treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis; Moventig, a mu-opioid receptor antagonist for opioid-induced constipation; Nouriast/Nourianz, an adenosine receptor antagonist for Parkinson's disease; and ORKEDIA, an oral calcimimetics agent. Other significant offerings are PecFent, a nasally administered spray; POTELIGEO, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting CC chemokine receptor 4; REGPARA for secondary hyperparathyroidism; Romiplate/Nplate, a recombinant protein promoting platelet production; and SANCUSO for managing nausea and vomiting. Beyond its current offerings, Kyowa Kirin is actively involved in pipeline development, notably through a strategic collaboration with Amgen Inc. for the joint development and commercialization of KHK4083. This Phase 3-ready, fully human anti-OX40 monoclonal antibody is being developed to treat atopic dermatitis. Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1949, the company changed its name from Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd. to Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. in June 2019. It operates as a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings Company, Limited.

Market cap$8.4B
Employees5,161
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ネクセラファーマ4565 · PharmaceuticalsTokyo, Japan
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Nxera Pharma Co., Ltd., established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1990, is a biopharmaceutical enterprise focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical solutions. The company's operations extend across multiple international markets, including Japan, Switzerland, the United States, Bermuda, and the United Kingdom. Its array of commercially available products encompasses respiratory treatments like Ultibro/Breezhaler and Seebri/Breezhaler for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as Enerzair and Breezhaler to manage asthma. Other marketed therapeutics include ORAVI, a unique formulation addressing oropharyngeal candidiasis, and PIVLAZ, prescribed for cerebral vasospasm. The firm boasts a robust pipeline of investigational medicines, featuring HTL0039732 for immuno-oncology, HTL0048149 for schizophrenia, Daridorexant targeting insomnia, and HTL0016878 for both schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric conditions. Additional compounds under development include PF-07081532 for Type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, PF-07054894 for inflammatory bowel disease, PF-07258669 for anorexia, and PF-06954522 for metabolic disorders. The pipeline also contains NBI-1117569 for various neurological diseases and NBI-1117570 for central nervous system ailments. Furthermore, Nxera Pharma is advancing a GPR35 agonist in the preclinical stage for inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal conditions, alongside other early-stage drug candidates. The company maintains significant strategic collaborations with industry leaders such as AbbVie, Biohaven, Genentech Inc., GSK, Pfizer Inc., Neurocrine Biosciences Inc., Novartis International AG, and Verily.

Market cap$636.1M
Employees382
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