BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of therapies for rare genetic and metabolic diseases. The company focuses on addressing unmet medical needs by leveraging enzyme replacement therapy, small molecule pharmacological chaperones and gene therapy technologies. Headquartered in Novato, California, BioMarin operates research and development facilities in the United States and Europe.
The company’s commercial portfolio includes several approved therapies targeting inherited disorders. Kuvan (sapropterin dihydrochloride) aids in the management of phenylketonuria, while Naglazyme (galsulfase) and Brineura (cerliponase alfa) address mucopolysaccharidosis VI and neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2, respectively. Additional products such as Vimizim (elosulfase alfa) for mucopolysaccharidosis IVA and Palynziq (pegvaliase-pqpz) for adult phenylketonuria further demonstrate BioMarin’s commitment to rare disease care. In recent years, the company has secured approvals for advanced therapies including Voxzogo (vosoritide) for achondroplasia and Roctavian (valoctocogene roxaparvovec) for hemophilia A.
BioMarin maintains a global commercial footprint, serving patients in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Through a combination of direct operations and partnerships, the company has established distribution networks to support patient access, medical education and post-marketing studies. Ongoing clinical programs in gene therapy, neurological disorders and metabolic conditions underscore BioMarin’s pipeline ambitions.
Founded in 1997, BioMarin has grown from an enzyme replacement therapy innovator into a diversified biopharma enterprise. The company is led by an executive team with expertise in regulatory affairs, clinical development and commercial strategy. BioMarin continues to invest in research collaborations and manufacturing capabilities to advance its rare disease portfolio and address unmet patient needs worldwide.
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