Teva and mAbxience Expand Strategic Partnership to include an additional Oncology Biosimilar Candidate
October 03 2024 - 8:30AM
Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH, a subsidiary of Teva
Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) and mAbxience,
a Fresenius Kabi majority-owned group with partial ownership from
Insud Pharma, today announced a new global licensing agreement for
the development of an anti PD-1 oncology biosimilar candidate. This
marks the second agreement between the two companies, reinforcing
the solid foundation of the collaborative efforts that commenced in
April 2024.
The global agreement to develop an additional
oncology biosimilar further strengthens the alliance between Teva
and mAbxience, underscoring the shared goal to provide
cost-effective, high-quality biosimilar treatments that address
critical unmet needs in oncology care. By leveraging each company’s
unique expertise and resources, the collaboration continues to
drive innovation and accessibility in healthcare to create
solutions for patients worldwide.
The licensing agreement includes exclusive
rights for multiple markets, including Europe and the United
States, and aligns with mAbxience's strategy for global expansion.
The collaboration reflects Teva's progress advancing its Pivot to
Growth strategy by adding a new biosimilar to the company’s broad
portfolio of biosimilars, through focused partnerships and business
development efforts.
Similar to the initial contract, under the terms
of this agreement, mAbxience will lead the development and
production of the biosimilar, utilizing its state-of-the-art,
cGMP-compliant facilities in Spain and Argentina. Teva will manage
regulatory approvals and oversee commercialization in the
designated markets, ensuring that patients around the world gain
access to this oncology treatment.
Angus Grant, PhD, Executive Vice President of
Business Development at Teva, said, “We are excited to deepen our
collaboration with mAbxience. This agreement not only strengthens
our alliance but also highlights our shared dedication to expanding
access to critical oncology treatments. This collaboration with
mAbxience reflects Teva’s ideal strategic partnership model to
optimize development costs, apply our regulatory expertise and
leverage our extensive commercial capabilities to bring new
treatment options to people living with serious medical
conditions.”
“Building on our first agreement with Teva
signed earlier this year, this second collaboration is a testament
to the strength of our partnership and the shared vision of both
companies,” added Jurgen Van Broeck, CEO of mAbxience. “This
agreement reinforces our commitment to making high-quality
biosimilars accessible and improving healthcare outcomes on a
global scale.”
About Teva
Teva (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is a global
pharmaceutical leader with a category-defying portfolio, harnessing
our generics expertise and stepping up innovation to continue the
momentum behind the discovery, delivery, and expanded development
of modern medicine. For over 120 years, Teva's commitment to
bettering health has never wavered. Today, the company’s global
network of capabilities enables its ~37,000 employees across 58
markets to push the boundaries of scientific innovation and deliver
quality medicines to help improve health outcomes of millions of
patients every day. To learn more about how Teva is all in for
better health, visit www.tevapharm.com.
About mAbxience
mAbxience is a Spanish-based company
specializing in the development, production, and commercialization
of biopharmaceuticals. In August 2022, Fresenius Kabi and Insud
Pharma entered into an agreement whereby Fresenius Kabi, an
operating company of Fresenius, acquired a majority stake of
mAbxience, making it a global, vertically integrated biotechnology
company. With over a decade of expertise, our mission is clear: to
provide accessible, affordable medicines across the globe, aiming
to enhance the quality of life by ensuring universal access to
high-caliber medicines. With two market-approved products and a
robust pipeline in development, we have established a B2B presence
in over 100 markets. Alongside this, we have formed a network with
more than 30 partners and built a dedicated team of over 1,000
professionals. Our three multi-product facilities, located in
Europe and South America, have obtained GMP approval from esteemed
regulatory bodies, including the FDA, EMA, and others. Furthermore,
as a global biopharmaceutical expert, mAbxience specializes in
Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization services
(CDMO), utilizing advanced technology and innovative platforms to
deliver integrated manufacturing solutions. For more insights into
mAbxience, our biosimilars and CDMO business, please visit our
website (www.mabxience.com) or connect with us on LinkedIn.
Teva Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, which are based on management’s current beliefs
and expectations and are subject to substantial risks and
uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our future
results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from
that expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You
can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words
such as “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “target,”
“may,” “project,” “guidance,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other
words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection
with any discussion of future operating or financial performance.
Important factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences include risks relating to: our ability to effectively
execute and expand our collaboration with mAbxience for the
development of oncology biosimilar candidates; our ability to lead
the regulatory processes and commercialization of such biosimilar
candidates in the designated markets; risks that regulatory
approvals and other requirements may delay the development and
commercialization of the biosimilar candidates; our ability to
successfully launch and execute our Pivot to Growth strategy,
including to expand our innovative and biosimilar medicines
pipeline and profitably commercialize the innovative medicines and
biosimilar portfolio, whether organically or through business
development; and other factors discussed in this press release, in
our Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2024, and in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023,
including in the sections captioned “Risk Factors.” Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we
assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements or other information contained herein, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are
cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements.
mAbxience contacts:
MediaMiguel Martínez-Cava, Global External
Communication Manager: miguel.martinezcava@mabxience.com
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