Company Profile
Human Genome Sciences
Company Overview
Human Genome Sciences is dedicated to discovery for health. Our goal is to build a global bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets gene-based drugs to treat and cure disease. The success of our drug discovery efforts derives from our expertise in genomics, the systematic collection and understanding of human genes and their functions, and from our exclusive focus on developing human protein and antibody drugs. We focus our internal product development efforts on novel human protein and antibody drugs discovered through genomics-based research, and on new improved long-acting versions of existing protein drugs created using our albumin fusion technology. We use collaborations for the development of gene therapy products, small molecule drugs, and diagnostic products discovered using our genomics-based technology.
Benefits
Recognizing employees are its most valuable resource, Human Genome Sciences (HGS) is dedicated to providing employees and their families with a comprehensive benefits package that attracts, retains, and motivates employees, and provides value to their overall needs. Excellent benefits include: 85% employer paid medical/dental/vision PPO plan beginning on the first day of employment, stock options, education assistance, generous paid time off, a subsidized lunch program, and more.