Orexigen Therapeutics Employee Directory
Pharmaceutical ManufacturingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Based in La Jolla, California, Orexigen Therapeutics is a relatively small pharmaceutical manufacturing company focused on medicines with a patient-centered approach. The firm emphasizes that its work aims to make a meaningful difference for patients and operates in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and achievement. In December 2018, Takeda Pharmaceuticals announced a partnership with Orexigen. In 2017, Orexigen launched a national advertising campaign for Contrave and entered into a commercialization and distributorship agreement for Mysimba in the UK and Ireland with Consilient Health Ltd. The company has faced significant financial and legal challenges, including Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and a patent infringement lawsuit against Actavis.