OncoMed Pharmaceuticals
Biotechnology ResearchCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, focused on developing new cancer medicines that interrupt fundamental biological pathways involved in tumor initiation, growth, metastasis, and recurrence. The company leverages knowledge of cancer stem cell biology and immuno-oncology targets to discover therapeutics that may offer alternatives to current cancer treatments. Its pipeline includes seven internally discovered drug candidates in clinical development, with additional programs in preclinical evaluation. The company has established strategic alliances with Celgene Corporation, Bayer Pharma AG and GlaxoSmithKline to advance its clinical programs and research initiatives. Founded in 2004 and based in California, OncoMed serves biopharmaceutical partners and research communities pursuing novel approaches to cancer treatment.