Leading The Charge On US Humira Competition, Organon Sets Out Strategy

US Biosimilars Head Jon Martin Talks Adalimumab And Further Opportunities Beyond

With US biosimilar competition to Humira slow to start in 2023, Organon’s US biosimilars head Jon Martin talks about how the firm is pushing forward to ramp up progress on adalimumab this year, as well as longer-term opportunities.

Jon Martin, Organon
Jon Martin discusses Organon’s US biosimilars strategy • Source: Organon

Nine months after multiple biosimilar rivals to Humira (adalimumab) launched in the US, the immediate shape of competition to the once top-selling immunology brand is clear. Biosimilars struggled to capture meaningful market share in 2023, together accounting for just 2% of the market by the end of the year (see sidebar).

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