Lake Forest, Illinois-based Horizon Therapeutics, now owned by Thousand Oaks, California-based Amgen, plans a reduction in force that mainly affects recently acquired Horizon Therapeutics.
The reduction in force will impact 350 former Horizon employees, mostly located in Deerfield, Illinois, with separations beginning on December 30, 2023, and continuing through December 2024.
According to an Amgen spokesperson, "The vast majority of legacy Horizon employees in the U.S. (greater than 80%) are being placed in Amgen roles. reflecting the knowledge and capabilities we need to continue serving patients suffering from rare diseases. We do not take these decisions lightly, and we appreciate the contributions of those employees being impacted. We will treat them with respect and offer support through the process.”
Regarding Horizon's Deerfield offices, "Over time, we will evaluate how these buildings and locations fit into Amgen’s global footprint. Once that process is complete, we will make decisions on whether adjustments to our local footprint are warranted."
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