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Novo Nordisk has partnered with Vivtex to develop next-generation oral biologics for obesity, diabetes, & related comorbidities, leveraging Vivtex’s GI screening & formulation platform
Vivtex will license select oral drug-delivery techs to Novo, which will lead global development, regulatory, manufacturing & commercialization, while Vivtex will receive an upfront, research funding, & milestone payments totalling…
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Sciwind Biosciences has granted Pfizer China exclusive commercialization rights to Ecnoglutide injection in Mainland China
As per the deal, Sciwind will retain the MA & will be responsible for R&D, registration, manufacturing, & supply, plus is eligible to receive ~$495M in upfront, regulatory, & sales milestones
Independently developed by Sciwind, Ecnoglutide is a cAMP-biased…
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Astellas has partnered with Vir Biotechnology to advance VIR-5500, a PRO-XTEN dual-masked CD3 T-cell engager targeting PSMA, for the treatment of prostate cancer
As per the deal, Astellas will fund 60% & Vir 40% of global development costs; Vir will continue the P-I trial until transition, after which Astellas will assume development. Also, Vir will…
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Unnatural Products has entered a research collaboration & licensing agreement with Novartis for an undisclosed cardiovascular program developed using UNP’s AI-enhanced macrocycle platform
Under the deal, Novartis will handle IND-enabling studies & subsequent clinical development, manufacturing, & global commercialization of products emerging from the collaboration
As per the terms, UNP will receive ~$100M in…
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Insilico Medicine has entered into multiple AI-powered drug discovery collaborations with CMS, focusing on advancing therapeutic programs across CNS & autoimmune disease indications
As per the deal, Insilico will leverage its Pharma.AI platform for target discovery & small-molecule design & optimization, while CMS will lead clinical development, regulatory strategy, trials, & commercialization
Under the…
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Iambic has partnered with Takeda in a multi-year tech & discovery collaboration to utilize Iambic’s AI drug discovery models toward advancing select high-priority small molecule programs in Takeda’s Oncology, & GI & Inflammation therapeutic areas
The collaboration will leverage Iambic’s AI drug discovery suite & wet lab capabilities, with Takeda also gaining access to…
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Innovent & Eli Lilly have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance novel medicines in oncology & immunology
As per the deal, Innovent will advance the programs from discovery through P-II PoC trial in China using its antibody platforms, while Lilly will receive exclusive rights to develop & commercialize the assets globally, excl. Greater…
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Saya Biologics has signed a strategic partnership with Kashiv BioSciences to register and commercialize a supportive oncology therapy in Mexico and the CAC region
As per the deal, the agreement spans 11 countries across Mexico and the CAC region. Saya Biologics will handle regulatory registration, commercialization, and distribution, while Kashiv BioSciences will oversee manufacturing and supply.
Saya has already submitted the regulatory dossier in Mexico,…
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Origami Therapeutics has entered into a global collaboration & option agreement with Ipsen to develop a small-molecule protein degrader, using Origami’s Oricision platform, for a rare inherited neurodegenerative disorder
Under the deal, Ipsen will secure an exclusive option to license the program globally after drug candidate nomination &, upon exercise, would take over worldwide…
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CSPC has entered a strategic collaboration & license deal with AZ to develop long-acting peptides, using CSPC’s sustained-release delivery tech platform & AI-driven peptide drug discovery platform
As per the deal, the Group will collaborate with AZ on novel peptide discovery & long-acting delivery, while AZ will gain exclusive global rights (excl. Greater China)…

