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Genzyme
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Also known as Sanofi Genzyme

Genzyme (also known as Genzyme Transgenics Corp or GTC Biotherapeutics) was an American biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. From its acquisition in 2011 to 2022 Genzyme operated as a fully owned subsidiary of Sanofi. In 2010, Genzyme was the world's third-largest biotechnology company, employing more than 11,000 people around the world. As a subsidiary of Sanofi, Genzyme had a presence in approximately 65 countries, including 17 manufacturing facilities and 9 genetic-testing laboratories. Its products were also sold in 90 countries. In 2007, Genzyme generated $3.8 billion

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Company.name
Genzyme
Company.image
Genzyme building.jpg
Company.image_caption
Sanofi Genzyme headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2007
Company.logo
Genzyme logo.svg
Company.type
Subsidiary
Company.foundation
, in Boston, Massachusetts
Company.location_city
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Company.location_country
United States
Company.industry
Biotechnology
Company.products
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Company.revenue
US $4.61 billion (2007 calendar)
Company.operating_income
US $581 million (2007 calendar)
Company.net_income
US $421 million (2007 calendar)
Company.num_employees
12,000 (2010)
Company.parent
Sanofi

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Understanding Diseases & Conditions | Sanofi

Discover Sanofi’s commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative medicines across various vaccines, specialty and general medicine focus areas.

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Official website
www.genzyme.com
Image
Genzyme building.jpg
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inception
1981-01-01
Commons category
Genzyme
social media followers
58517
dissolved, abolished or demolished date
2022-02-00
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13 sections
Contents
  • History
  • 1980s: Early history
  • 1990s: Product launches and further expansion
  • 2000s: diversification
  • Acquisition history
  • Operations
  • Contamination incidents
  • Products
  • Lobbying
  • Takeover bid
  • Lawsuit over marketing of Seprafilm
  • References
  • External links

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