#UnitedWeBattleCancer Through its niche portfolio of oncology therapeutics, Biocon Biologics has been able to make a significant impact in the area of cancer care. Biocon Biologics is addressing a large unmet need for advanced cancer medicines in India through high quality, affordable #biosimilars that provide cost-effective alternatives to expensive reference biologics.
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Biocon: Enhancing Global Healthcare Biocon Limited, publicly listed in 2004, is India's largest and fully-integrated, innovation-led biopharmaceutical company. It is an emerging global biopharmaceutical enterprise serving customers in over 120 countries. Driven by a vision to enhance global healthcare through innovative and affordable biopharmaceuticals, we have enabled access to advanced therapies for diseases that are chronic, where medical needs are largely unmet and treatment costs are high. The early anticipation of the increasing dominance of biologics in global development pipelines helped us to be ahead of the curve in crafting a differentiated product portfolio based on fermentation and recombinant technologies, which straddles fermentation-derived small molecules and biologics, both novel as well as biosimilars. The significant brand equity that we have built worldwide for our small molecule APIs across statins, immunosuppresants and other specialty products has made us a leading global supplier of these products. We have also built one of the largest and most diverse biosimilar pipelines, spanning insulins, monoclonal antibodies and other recombinant proteins that address critical chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and autoimmune disorders. Ranked among the Top 3 biosimilar players globally for rh-insulin and insulin glargine in volume terms, we are the first Indian company to launch a biosimilar in Japan with Insulin Glargine, which also has been approved for sale in EU and Australia. Our insulin products have made a difference to the lives of millions of people with diabetes across the globe. We now aim to provide our insulin products to ‘one in five’ people with diabetes in need of insulin-based therapy anywhere in the world within the next 10 years. We are also making a huge impact in the area of cancer care. Our biosimilar Trastuzumab, which was the first to be approved anywhere in the world and launched in India in 2014, has helped treat several thousand HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patients. We are also the first company from India to get its biosimilar approved by the USFDA; Ogivri™, co-developed by Biocon and Mylan, is the first biosimilar Trastuzumab to be approved in the US. In addition to Trastuzumab, several of our biosimilar assets are on track for anticipated regulatory approvals in developed markets. We are also developing a pipeline of patented biologics to address global unmet medical needs. We have successfully launched a couple of novel biologics in India: Nimotuzumab for the treatment of head and neck cancer and Itolizumab to tackle psoriasis. Besides these, we have a basket of novel assets are under various stages of clinical development, including a high potential oral insulin. Through our subsidiary, Syngene, we offer a suite of integrated, end-to-end discovery and development services for novel molecular entities (NMEs) to the global life sciences sector. Ranked by the prestigious Science magazine among the Top 10 Best employers in the biotech industry, Biocon is passionately pursuing a mission to rationalize healthcare spends, enhance access to life-saving therapies and make a significant impact to global healthcare through ‘blockbuster’ drugs with the potential to benefit a billion patients.
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- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- Bangalore, Karnataka
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We are proud to state that Biocon Group has been recognized as the 'Sunrise Sector Pioneer - BT/Life Sciences' at the #InvestKarnataka2025 #GlobalInvestorsMeet held in #Bengaluru during Feb 12-14, 2025. Our Group CEO Mr. Peter Bains accepted the 'Certificate of Recognition' at an awards ceremony held in the august presence of Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry alongside Karnataka Government's Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar; Minister for Commerce & Industries, Infrastructure M B Patil; and Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge. Noteworthily, #Biocon's journey has been deeply intertwined with Karnataka's rise as a global biotech and innovation hub. As a collaborative growth partner, #Karnataka has enabled Biocon to scale from a small start up in late 70s to a leading a global biopharmaceuticals company currently. We are proud to state that over the last several decades, Biocon Group has invested over $2 billion dollars and created 16,000+ jobs in Karnataka. As a pioneer in healthcare, we have enhanced access to many life saving and essential drugs, serving patients in over 120 countries. We are deeply thankful to the Govt. of Karnataka for enabling us through their supportive policies and collaborative approach as we navigated our story to success. Karnataka's progressive vision, investor friendly policies and a knowledge driven economy is a proof to unlocking transformative growth and an all encompassing growth in every sector.
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#UnitedWeBattleCancer When #cancer develops in the cervix of a female, it is termed as Cervical Cancer (CC). #CervicalCancer is often difficult to detect early because it doesn't typically show symptoms in its early stages. Regular screenings, such as Pap smears and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) tests, are essential for early detection, as they can identify precancerous changes in the cervix before they become cancerous.
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𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 At the ABLE Bioeconomy Conclave 2025, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Hon. Non-Executive Chairperson of ABLE and Founder & Chairperson of Biocon Group, emphasized India's pivotal role in global health security. As the world's largest vaccine manufacturer and leading producer of generic drugs, India is not just a supplier of affordable medicines but a key player in ensuring health security worldwide. Biocon Biologics stands as the third largest insulin producer and a major player in biosimilars globally, Ms Mazumdar-Shaw said. She highlighted the need for India to develop an ecosystem for innovative therapies, focusing on predictive, precision, and personalized medicine. Predictive diagnostics, precision medicine with biomarkers, and personalized medicine, especially in cell and gene therapy, hold immense potential for cancer care. With disruptive cost strategies and government support, India can lead the way in these transformative #healthcare trends, she said.
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#UnitedWeBattleCancer #Biocon has been in the forefront of a long-running crusade against #cancer. India’s first indigenously manufactured novel biologic Nimotuzumab, a targeted novel biologic therapy, is used to treat Head & Neck Cancer was Biocon Biologics’ earnest effort at providing affordable therapy to patients in India.
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#UnitedWeBattleCancer: Breast Cancer is the most common #cancer among women, globally as well as in India. Although the cause is unknown, it is always caused by damage to a cell’s DNA. Early detection can be very helpful in preventing breast cancer. One way to detect it earlier is self-examination. If you find any unusual changes, seek medical intervention at the earliest.
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𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲! Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chairperson, #BioconGroup & Hon. Non-Executive Chairperson, ABLE, will be speaking on #BioEconomy Vision at 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. This event focuses on Emerging Technologies in Shaping the World. Organized by ABLE, this premier event will bring together key stakeholders, innovators, and thought leaders across BioPharma, BioIndustrial, TechMed, BioAgri, BioStartups, and BioInvestments to explore the opportunities driving the future of #biotech. Learn more: bioeconomy.in
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India’s BioEconomy is on a strong growth path, set to reach $300 billion by 2030. Biocon is proud to support the BioEconomy Conclave 2025, organized by ABLE. With a focus on emerging technologies shaping the future of biotech, this premier event will bring together key stakeholders, innovators, and thought leaders across BioPharma, BioIndustrial, TechMed, BioAgri, BioStartups, and BioInvestments to discuss opportunities driving the sector forward. https://bioeconomy.in/
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|ELT Member|Head Global R&D and Regulatory Sciences Chief Scientific Officer
As a company spearheaded by a woman, #Biocon has always worked towards advancing women in science, creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce. This #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience, I find myself reflecting on the last five years leading the Company’s R&D efforts, and the role my women colleagues have played in not only bringing their unique perspectives to the table, but also embracing a meticulous approach that enables a nuanced understanding of complex concepts. As we grow and thrive together as a team, my focus will continue to be on creating opportunities for #women #Bioconites, cultivating a safe space for them to think boldly and take risks in our collective endeavour to create a better future for all
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