Sanofi, Innovent Biologics Collaborate On Cancer Treatments In China

  • Innovent Biologics Inc IVBXF and Sanofi SA SNY have collaborated to develop and commercialize two Sanofi clinical-stage oncology assets - Phase 3 SAR408701 and Phase 2 SAR444245 combined with sintilimab.
  • In addition to the collaboration and license agreement, Sanofi will invest €300 million in Innovent through the subscription of new common shares.
  • SAR408701 (tusamitamab ravtansine) is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting a cell-surface glycoprotein that is highly expressed in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), gastric cancer, and other cancers. 
  • SAR408701 is currently in a Phase 3 study for second-line NSCLC and global Phase 2 studies in additional indications, including first-line NSCLC, gastric cancers, and other solid tumors.
  • Innovent will be responsible for developing and exclusively commercializing tusamitamab in multiple oncology-based indications in China. 
  • Sanofi will receive up to €80 million in development milestone payments and royalties.
  • SAR444245 is currently under Phase 2 studies for skin cancers, gastrointestinal cancer, NSCLC / mesothelioma, head & neck tumors, and lymphoma. 
  • Innovent and Sanofi will jointly explore the development of SAR444245 in China in various cancer types, where Innovent will lead the clinical development. 
  • Sanofi remains the sole Marketing Authorization holder for both assets and will be fully responsible for SAR245 commercialization. 
  • Innovent will receive up to €60 million in development milestone payments and royalties.
  • Price Action: SNY shares are up 0.78% at $49.22 during the market session on the last check Thursday.
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