In Buzz Of 2015 Pharma Dealmaking, Immuno-Oncology Is Queen Bee

Big pharma keeps marching into immuno-oncology, and partnering in the field has been one of the biggest deal drivers of 2015. It’s not yet a big factor in M&A, which this year has been driven by payer pressure and generics consolidation.

Almost every big pharma and big biotech, jostling to get a foot into the promising field of immuno-oncology or further strengthen their position, has been relying on partnering to improve their standing. If the steady increase in deal valuations is any indication, interest isn’t waning.

In the last 10 months alone more than a dozen immuno-oncology deals have been signed with an up-front value of...

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