About AMW
At AMW, pharmaceutical research and development, technological expertise, regulatory competence, and GMP-compliant manufacturing work seamlessly together to provide patients and partners with innovative drug delivery systems.


Innovative products & partnering
We develop, manufacture, and commercialize innovative biodegradable, controlled-release drug delivery systems. Through our CDMO+ and co-development services, we offer partnering opportunities for companies seeking a strong and experienced partner across the pharmaceutical value chain. At our integrated site in Warngau, south of Munich, we combine technology expertise, regulatory know-how and our ability to execute under one roof.
The entire value chain at one location
Our value creation does not end with research and development. We take products and projects further. From formulation development to scale-up and quality on to regulatory affairs and market access, we integrate all key steps at our headquarters. At the same time, we can rely on a robust supply chain in Europe.

Research & development

Scale-up & manufacturing

Regulatory affairs & market access
Leadership & SAB
Learn more about our Leadership Team and AMW’s Scientific Advisory Board.

Campus Warngau
When all business functions are integrated at a single location, cross-functional collaboration becomes seamless. For products, projects, and partnerships, this creates a distinct advantage: know-how, processes and accountability are coordinated in one place.

Our history
AMW stands for responsibility, expertise and the commitment to improving the lives of patients. Since its foundation in 2008 by Dr. Wilfried Fischer, AMW has continuously evolved. The growth achieved over recent years is reflected in our unique know-how in formulation development and technology application, a growing pipeline of development candidates and the global reach of our implant.
Foundation of AMW GmbH by Dr. Wilfried Fischer
AMW obtains manufacturing authorization for medical devices and sets up production facilities; start of clinical trials for implants
Market approval for the first implant as well as for transdermal systems; conclusion of initial licensing and manufacturing agreements with global pharmaceutical partners
Sales launch of the first implant and as well as of the transdermal systems
Market approval and start of sales of the second implant; conclusion of further licensing and manufacturing agreements for implants; completion of the new research and development center in Warngau
Expansion of the partnership with Zentiva; strategic focus on biodegradable implants and transfer of the transdermal systems to Adhex Pharma
2022 first financial year with positive operating financial result; achieved a key milestone in opening new markets with the final report of the first Notified Body Opinion (NBO); conclusion of further licensing and manufacturing agreements for implants
Strategic orientation as a specialty pharmaceutical company intensively driven forward; launch of the revised company logo and corporate design.; kick-off of the AMW Evolution program, which enables employees to acquire shares in AMW.
Quality & values
Quality at AMW is reflected in our ability to establish robust processes with clear responsibilities and accountability. We are committed to delivering innovative products and projects, which we bring to market—from development through regulatory approval to commercial production and marketing—with high quality standards, regulatory expertise, and a deep understanding of the market. At AMW, these perspectives are integrated from the very beginning.

GMP certification
GMP-compliant quality management system, successfully validated through numerous regulatory inspections and audits

Manufacturing and import authorization
Manufacturing and import authorization for Germany according to §13 and §72 of the German Pharmaceutical Act (Arzneimittelgesetz – AMG) for clinical studies and market goods
At AMW, our ambition as a growing specialty pharmaceutical company is to combine strong local roots with a global impact to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our employees are dedicated to this mission every single day.

People matter to us
We treat one another with respect, fairness, and openness because we truly care about making a meaningful and lasting difference for people.
It is up to us
Each of us takes responsibility and makes an important contribution to AMW and to society.
We live community
We enjoy working together to achieve shared goals and can fully rely on one another.
Passion for making things better
Everyone actively uses the freedom to shape improvements and see the through to success.

Our way of working together is built on mutual respect – within the AMW team, in our relationships with our stakeholders, and, above all, with the patients for whom we strive to deliver our very best every day.

For us, taking responsibility means approaching every step with care and reliability, while always keeping people and society at the heart of what we do.

As a globally active mid-sized company, we know that trust and professionalism within our team are essential to successfully continuing our growth journey.

Innovation thrives where established ways of thinking are challenged with curiosity, creativity, and determination. That is why we encourage our employees to think beyond the obvious and actively drive continuous improvement.
Careers at AMW
We are looking for people who share our mission: to provide patients worldwide with improved therapies, take responsibility, uphold the highest quality standards and work together to advance solutions.

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FAQs about AMW
AMW is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on biodegradable implants. We provide patients and partners with value-added medicines designed to support treatment adherence and enable cost-effective therapies. The company covers the entire value chain—from (co-)development and manufacturing to international commercialization.
We offer integrated solutions spanning the full product lifecycle, from (co-)development and manufacturing to international commercialization and market access.
Because all key business functions work together at a single location, enabling efficient communication, rapid decision-making and seamless collaboration. This means the full expertise required for every stage of the value is available under one roof.
Our customers include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as development and commercial partners with whom we collaborate worldwide.
At AMW, responsibility, continuous improvement, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do. We place great importance on people and foster a culture built on respect, openness and fairness.