Research & Development

Research & Development

As a global pharmaceutical company, the discovery and development of innovative medicines is fundamental to our continued growth and success. Our blueprint for innovation is tailored to accelerate the delivery of breakthrough medicines to the patients we serve by integrating research, pre-clinical and early clinical development, translational medicine and external partnering functions. This fusion of expertise combined with a dynamic research approach and an increased emphasis on external collaborations means we can effectively incubate the most creative ideas and be among the pioneers in emerging fields of medicine.


Research Beyond Borders

As the Company’s ‘radar’ for the next big wave of innovation, the Research Beyond Borders team is tasked with exploring emerging science and technologies both within and beyond our core therapeutic areas. But what are the new frontiers in science and how is the team meeting the challenge?

The Research Beyond Borders team brings together the talents and capabilities of our scientists with the expertise of our innovation partners. This blend of external innovation and internal expertise allows us to effectively incubate the most creative scientific ideas and build a cradle for innovation. Already involved in key research projects in the human microbiome and regenerative medicine, our team is keeping its finger on the pulse by working with world-leading academic research institutions to push the boundaries of science. Partnerships have already been established in the USA, Europe and Asia.

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