Corporate Governance
Purpose and Principles
The commitment of the people of NPS Pharmaceuticals is to build an enduring, worldwide company, the purpose of which is to develop innovative drugs to maintain human health and relieve suffering. This commitment is founded on principles of honesty, hard work, respect, the constant quest for knowledge, and the realization of marketplace success.
We commit to honesty in all our dealings. We do not sacrifice honesty for expediency.
We acknowledge that our task requires creativity, insight and ingenuity, but that simple hard work is the irreplaceable element of success.
We respect the fundamental dignity of individuals and the legitimate differences that make our contributions rich and varied.
Our constant quest for knowledge is based on the understanding that knowledge is our fundamental currency. We expect to be world leaders in our chosen areas of research. We commit to creating an environment that values knowledge, allows those who gather it to thrive, and rewards its wise application.
Success includes positive marketplace results reflected in a fair return to our investors and the Company. Most importantly, this forms the basis for our continued and expanded contributions to human health care.
Finally, we dedicate ourselves to serve, in order of priority, the patients who use our drugs, our employees, and the communities in which we live and work. Building the enduring company that we envision will be our most lasting legacy.