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Purdue Pharma L.P. One Stamford Forum Key Statistics
Industry: Pharmaceutical Profile Purdue Pharma L.P. is known for its pioneering research on the principal cause of human suffering: chronic pain. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, it is one of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies in the world today. Purdue Pharma has led the battle against inadequate treatment of pain by developing long-acting pain-control medications that are prescribed by healthcare professionals around the world. As the sponsor of Partners Against Pain®, the company provides community outreach and educational programs to encourage the therapeutic alliance of patients, their families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Scientific research is at the heart of Purdue. There are three research facilities in the US. Our discovery research scientists in Cranbury, New Jersey are exploring the frontiers of biotechnology to discover novel analgesics and new weapons against cancer, as well as novel treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders such as neuropathic pain, migraine and insomnia. In Ardsley, New York, our pre- clinical development group is developing novel formulations and drug delivery systems for our growing portfolio of new drug candidates. In Stamford, CT our clinical research and development and regulatory teams design and direct clinical studies to bring our products through rapid evaluation and approval. Purdue produces a range of differentiated products, including OxyContin® (oxycodone HCl) and MS Contin® (morphine sulfate) for moderate to severe pain, Uniphyl® (theophylline, anhydrous) for asthma, Chirocaine® (levobupivacaine injection) anesthetic, and the popular over-the-counter Senokot® laxatives and Betadine® antiseptics.
Purdue Pharma is part of an international group of associated companies - including Mundipharma in Germany and Napp Pharmaceutical Group in the U.K. - employing more than 5,000 people in pharmaceutical research, manufacturing, sales and marketing worldwide. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, M/F/D/V. Corporate standards require pre-employment drug testing and background investigation.
Organization: If you are interested in a specific open position, you must apply online by visiting our website at www.purduepharma.com. No hard copy resumes will be considered. |