Exploring Sanofi's Revamped IO Pipeline

In an exclusive interview, Sanofi's head of oncology development Joanne Lager explains how the French big pharma could make a comeback in cancer this year and highlights its immunotherapy combination opportunities.

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Sanofi's oncology portfolio to transform in 2018 • Source: Shutterstock

Sanofi will make key regulatory submissions in 2018 aimed at bringing its immuno-oncology portfolio up to speed; the company's head of oncology development Joanne Lager tells Scrip about the company's PD-1 strategy and promising early-stage R&D candidates.

Sanofi is not a top player in the IO market, having fallen behind the likes of Merck & Co....

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