AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines. The company’s research efforts concentrate on four primary therapy areas: oncology; cardiovascular, renal & metabolism; respiratory & immunology; and rare diseases. By combining a robust pipeline with collaborations across academia and industry, AstraZeneca seeks to address unmet medical needs and bring innovative treatments to patients worldwide.
In oncology, AstraZeneca markets several targeted therapies and immuno-oncology agents designed to treat various cancers, including lung, breast and hematological malignancies. Its cardiovascular, renal & metabolism portfolio features treatments for conditions such as heart failure, chronic kidney disease and diabetes. The respiratory & immunology segment offers therapies for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other inflammatory disorders. The company also advances specialty medicines for rare diseases through strategic partnerships and internal development programs.
Formed in 1999 through the merger of Sweden’s Astra AB and the United Kingdom’s Zeneca Group PLC, AstraZeneca is headquartered in Cambridge, England. The company operates in over 100 countries, with major research centres, manufacturing sites and commercial offices across Europe, North America, Asia and Latin America. This global footprint supports rapid clinical development, regulatory engagement and product launches.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Pascal Soriot, AstraZeneca has emphasized scientific innovation, sustainable growth and digital transformation. The company continues to invest in advanced research platforms, real-world evidence generation and strategic alliances to expand its pipeline and deliver long-term value for patients, healthcare systems and shareholders.
