Record Revenue Growth
Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported $2.91 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, marking a 16% increase compared to Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 revenue reached $11.02 billion, a 12% increase over 2023, marking the 10th consecutive year of double-digit growth.
Successful New Product Launches
The company launched ALYFTREK, CASGEVY, and JOURNAVX, with positive feedback from healthcare professionals and patients. JOURNAVX, in particular, was highlighted as the first new class of pain medication in over 20 years.
Strong Pipeline and R&D Progress
Vertex continued to advance its pipeline, including promising developments in CF, type 1 diabetes, renal diseases, and pain management. Notable progress includes pivotal studies for zimislecel, povetacicept, and inaxaplin.
Strategic Leadership Transition
Leadership transitions were announced with confidence in the planned succession, including Charlie Wagner assuming the role of COO and Duncan McKechnie as Chief Commercial Officer.