Deal Watch: Novartis Opts In On Lipoprotein A Candidate From Akcea

Novartis will take over development and commercialization of antisense candidate TQJ230 under rights it obtained in a 2017 agreement. Morphic and Janssen will collaborate on oral integrin inhibitors.

DealWatch_1200x675

Scrip regularly covers business development and deal-making in the biopharmaceutical industry. Deal Watch is supported by deal intelligence from Strategic Transactions.

Expanding their 2017 option and equity deal, Novartis AG is to take Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc. spinout Akcea...

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Scrip for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required

More from Strategy

More from Business

In Brief: Concentra Snaps Up Struggling IGM Biosciences In Latest Biotech Deal

 

Concentra Biosciences is acquiring struggling IGM Biosciences for $1.25 per share plus a contingent value right, with the deal expected to close in August 2025.

Quick Listen: Scrip’s Five Must-Know Things

 
• By 

In this week's episode: AbbVie’s big autoimmune CAR-T play; In Vivo CAR-T interest grows; China deal perspectives from BIO; global pharma interest in Korea undeterred; and a look at the biggest drug sales disappointments.

Second Quarter M&A Activity Looks Like More Of The Same, Mostly

 
• By 

The biopharma sector booked nearly the same number of acquisitions in each of the past two quarters, according to Evaluate data, but there are some encouraging signs in Q2.