A Decade On, How Deep Do Regeneron’s Oncology Foundations Go?

Regeneron’s clinical and commercial oncology leaders talk to In Vivo about making good on the company’s oncology strategy and pushing the commercial accelerator in a post-Sanofi world.

2025 will mark a decade since Regeneron formed a discovery, development, and commercialization cancer alliance with Sanofi for immuno-oncology antibody treatments. With the partnership now in the rear view mirror, the company is focused on differentiating its foundational anti-PD-1 product in international markets, as well as finding efficacious combinations in the crowded oncology market.

Key Takeaways

·       Regeneron remains committed to its oncology strategy of using combination therapies to engage the immune system in fighting cancer. Its foundational PD-1 inhibitor, Libtayo, is central to this approach.

·       With the end of its partnership with Sanofi, Regeneron is focusing on differentiating Libtayo in international markets, leveraging its strong clinical data and expanding its commercial team to establish a global footprint

Israel Lowy, senior vice president of translational and clinical sciences in Regeneron’s oncology division, emphasizes to In Vivo that the company has “remained true” to its almost-10-year-old oncology strategy, the core belief being that effectively engaging the immune

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