Takeda, already a strong player in diabetes, is looking to be a leader in obesity as well. Obesity is a risky area of drug development, given regulatory concerns about safety and efficacy, not to mention payer resistance. But despite those roadblocks, Takeda added to its substantial obesity pipeline through a deal with Orexigen Therapeutics, announced Sept. 2
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CEO Paul Stoffels said gaining US clearance for an IND for its novel CAR-T product was demanding, but now opens up a pathway towards a pivotal study starting in 2025.
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Celltrion is set to acquire a US biologics manufacturing facility that will "eliminate" its US tariff risks and provide a ready-made production base for future expansion.
