Drug candidates that are in early development – defined as assets that are in any development stage up to Phase I clinical trials – can benefit pharmaceutical companies looking to acquire molecules ahead of the competition.
Ipsen: Early Engagement With Regulators Can Help Biomarker-Driven Drug R&D
Regulators can help companies to determine which biomarker is right for their development program before starting clinical trials, boosting the chances of success, Ipsen’s head of early development says.

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