Welcome to Ligand

Founded in 1987 as a cutting-edge drug discovery biotech in La Jolla, California, Ligand Pharmaceuticals has built a rich 24 year heritage of drug discovery and development innovation. But during those 20 plus years, the pharmaceutical sector has also undergone significant change that has allowed only the most adaptable companies to evolve and thrive. Today, Ligand has done just that and is operating with a business model that is built to generate significant return on investment (ROI) in the increasingly unpredictable and risky biopharma space. Ligand is assembling a large and diverse portfolio of current and near-term commercial revenue generating assets to assist the long-term financial growth of the company. We operate this business on a lean cost structure that may allow our future revenues to drive a cash flow positive business and ultimately, a meaningful ROI for our shareholders.