10 Most Successful Innovative Companies in The World in 2016

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9. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)

Innovation Premium – 67.9%

Market Cap – $21.4 billion

Founded in 1989, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) is another pharmaceutical company that operates in the biotechnology and life sciences fields. The company seeks to discover, develop and sell treatments for people who suffer from serious conditions.

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One of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)’s major programs targets cystic fibrosis. Other areas where it focuses its work are viral infections, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and more. In total it has over a dozen ongoing research programs, all aiming to figure out how to help people who are suffering from life-threatening diseases or serious disorders. While the its drugs may be quite pricey, its research is invaluable, especially for those suffering from cystic fibrosis.

10 Most Successful Innovative Companies in The World in 2016

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