Genmab Commercial Expansion Opens The Door To New Types Of Deals

The company's CEO talked to Scrip about the expected US launch of tisotumab vedotin likely later in 2021 and the company's partnering strategy going forward.

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Genmab expects 2021 to be a big transition year • Source: Shutterstock

Several drugs developed by Genmab A/S are already on the market, but the company is planning to participate in its first commercial launch in 2021. Genmab is preparing for the US launch of the antibody-drug conjugate tisotumab vedotin for metastatic cervical cancer in the second half of the year in partnership with Seagen Inc. , if it is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as expected.

The companies plan to file tisotumab vedotin for accelerated approval for metastatic cervical cancer based on positive Phase II data

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