Samsung Biologics Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Human Genome Sciences from GSK

Shots: Samsung Biologics’ US subsidiary entered a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Human Genome Sciences from GSK, securing its first US based manufacturing site in Rockville, Maryland As per the deal terms, Samsung Biologics will acquire the Rockville assets for $280M, with closing expected by end of Q1’26, while retaining 500+ employees to ensure…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 22, 2025

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Vir Biotechnology Licenses Tobevibart & Elebsiran Combination to Norgine in EU, Australia and New Zealand

Shots: Vir Biotechnology has granted Norgine Pharma, an affiliate of Norgine exclusive commercial rights to the combination of tobevibart & elebsiran for the treatment of chronic hepatitis delta (CHD) in EU, Australia & New Zealand As per the deal, Vir will receive ~$64.5M (€ 55M) as initial reimbursement payment & ~ $581.3M (€ 495M) in…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 17, 2025

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GeneScience Pharmaceutical Inks ~$1.3B Deal with Yarrow Bioscience for GS-098

Shots: GeneScience has entered into an exclusive global ex-China license agreement with Yarrow, backed by RTW Investments, for GS-098 (YB-101 outside of China) to treat Graves’ disease (GD) & thyroid eye disease (TED) As per the deal, Yarrow will obtain exclusive global ex-China rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize GS-098 for GD & TED,…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 17, 2025

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Harbour BioMed and BMS Collaborate in ~$1.1B Deal to Advance Next-Generation Multi-Specific Antibodies

Shots: Harbour BioMed has entered into a multi-year, global strategic collaboration & license agreement with BMS to discover & develop next-generation multi-specific antibodies leveraging the Harbour Mice platform As per the deal, Harbour BioMed & BMS will jointly identify & advance multi-specific antibody programs, with Harbour eligible for $90M in total payments, ~$1.03B in development & commercial…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 17, 2025

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Dren Bio and Sanofi Forge ~$1.8B Deal to Advance Next-Generation B-Cell Depletion Therapy

Shots: Dren Bio has partnered with Sanofi to discover & develop next-generation B-cell depleting therapy for the treatment of various autoimmune diseases As per the deal, Dren Bio will receive $100M upfront & ~$1.7B in milestones, with both parties jointly leading discovery & preclinical work using Dren Bio’s platform, after which Sanofi will handle…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 16, 2025

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Adaptive Biotechnologies and Pfizer Sign Rheumatoid Arthritis TCR Target Discovery and Immune Data Licensing Deals

Shots: Adaptive has entered into 2 non-exclusive agreements with Pfizer, combining its T-cell receptor (TCR) discovery & immune receptor antigen-mapping platform to support Pfizer’s research across autoimmune & other disease areas As per the target discovery deal, Adaptive will identify disease-specific TCR targets in rheumatoid arthritis from Pfizer clinical samples, while Pfizer will lead development…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 16, 2025

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ADEL and Sanofi Ink ~$1.04B Global Licensing Deal for ADEL-Y01

Shots: ADEL has entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Sanofi for the development & commercialization of ADEL-Y01 & related backup compounds As per the deal, ADEL will receive a non-refundable payment of $80M upfront plus development & commercial milestones, representing the total deal value of ~$1.04B, tiered royalties on net sales ranging up…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 16, 2025

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Insilico Medicine and TaiGen Biotechnology Partner for ISM4808 to Treat Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Shots: Insilico has entered into an exclusive out-licensing collaboration with TaiGen & its subsidiary TaiGen Biopharmaceuticals for ISM4808 to treat CKD-related anemia As per the deal, TaiGen will gain exclusive rights to ISM4808 & related forms for further development, commercialization & sub-licensing in Greater China, while Insilico will receive upfront payment, development & sales milestones, &…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 15, 2025

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Zealand Pharma Inks ~$2.5B Deal with OTR Therapeutics to Discover and Develop Metabolic Disease Therapies

Shots: Zealand Pharma has entered into a multi-program strategic collaboration & license agreement with OTR to discover & develop oral small molecules for metabolic diseases OTR & Zealand will jointly discover & develop multiple metabolic disease therapies, with OTR using its discovery platform to lead discovery & preclinical work while Zealand will handle global clinical…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 11, 2025

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Formation Bio Licenses Lynk Pharmaceuticals’ LNK01006 to Expand its Immunology Pipeline

Shots: Lynk Pharmaceuticals has entered into an exclusive development & licensing agreement with Formation Bio, granting the latter worldwide rights to LNK01006 (excl. Greater China), a highly selective TYK2 inhibitor LNK01006 will be developed by Formation’s new subsidiary, Bleecker Bio, following recent US FDA IND clearance, with a P-I trial planned to start in the…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 11, 2025

Samsung Biologics Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Human Genome Sciences from GSK

Vir Biotechnology Licenses Tobevibart & Elebsiran Combination to Norgine in EU, Australia and New Zealand

GeneScience Pharmaceutical Inks ~$1.3B Deal with Yarrow Bioscience for GS-098

Harbour BioMed and BMS Collaborate in ~$1.1B Deal to Advance Next-Generation Multi-Specific Antibodies

Dren Bio and Sanofi Forge ~$1.8B Deal to Advance Next-Generation B-Cell Depletion Therapy

Adaptive Biotechnologies and Pfizer Sign Rheumatoid Arthritis TCR Target Discovery and Immune Data Licensing Deals

ADEL and Sanofi Ink ~$1.04B Global Licensing Deal for ADEL-Y01

Insilico Medicine and TaiGen Biotechnology Partner for ISM4808 to Treat Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Zealand Pharma Inks ~$2.5B Deal with OTR Therapeutics to Discover and Develop Metabolic Disease Therapies

Formation Bio Licenses Lynk Pharmaceuticals’ LNK01006 to Expand its Immunology Pipeline

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