Our Purpose

We enable people with life-altering conditions to lead better lives.

Our Mission Statement

By 2015, Shire will be the most valuable specialty biopharmaceutical company in the world; we will achieve this by exceeding our competitors' growth in $ EBITDA, EBITDA profit margin % (on product sales) and return on investment capital.

We will: 

• Attain the #1 or #2 position in each of our chosen therapeutic areas, as measured by global market share.
• Grow sales by 15% year-on-year on average over the course of 2009 through 2015.
• Have 50% of sales come from outside of the USA and 25% of sales be from outside of the USA, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, France, and Canada.

Our Values Statement

Core Values:

Build on Integrity:  Act with integrity in all we do.  Be forth right in a way that builds sustained relationships.  Demonstrate respect for the individual, diversity, and the environment.

Risk a "Risk":  Believe in your convictions; anything is possible!  Take measured risks and create innovative solutions that make a difference.

Act on the Needs of Patients:  With relentless dedication, serve our patients in everything you do.  Create a quality customer experience for those you interact with.

Vie to Be Better than Yesterday:  Demonstrate a true sense of urgency and don't make great ideas wait.  Make progress everyday to avoid the complacency that prior success may bring.

Exemplify Trust & Openness:  Trust your colleagues and draw on their input for better outcomes.  Collaborate across boundaries and geographies.  Build openness through teamwork and focus on tackling business challenges.