Deals

Explore the dynamic landscape of pharma deals, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. Stay informed about strategic collaborations, licensing agreements, and investments shaping the industry. Get insights into the business side of pharmaceuticals and discover the key players driving innovation and growth.

CanSino Biologics, AstraZeneca, vaccine development, vaccine manufacturing

CanSino Biologics eyes more mRNA vaccine deals after AstraZeneca pact

Anika Sharma

CanSino’s recent collaboration with AstraZeneca in mRNA manufacturing is just the beginning of their ambitions in this field, according to ...

Bristol Myers Squibb, Zenas BioPharma, Xencor, autoimmune disease

BMS acquires regional rights to Zenasā€™ obexelimab, a bifunctional antibody for autoimmune diseases

Anika Sharma

Zenas BioPharma has made a strategic move by transferring regional rights for its bifunctional monoclonal antibody, obexelimab. Bristol Myers Squibb ...

Otsuka, psychedelics, Mindset Pharma, M&A, Acquisition, MSP-1014

Otsuka acquires Mindset Pharma, a leader in psychedelic medicines for mental health

Anika Sharma

Japanese pharmaceutical giant Otsuka is embarking on a groundbreaking acquisition, setting its sights on Canada’s Mindset Pharma, a specialist in ...

Serina Therapeutics, M&A, AgeX Therapeutics, Parkinson disease,

Serina Therapeutics merges with struggling AgeX Therapeutics to go public and advance its Parkinsonā€™s drug

Anika Sharma

AgeX Therapeutics, a biotech that has been facing financial difficulties and stalled preclinical programs for years, has finally found a ...

Novo Nordisk, Embark Biotech, Acquisition, Obesity, M&A

Novo Nordisk acquires Embark Biotech for 15 million euros in obesity deal spree

Anika Sharma

Novo Nordisk has made another move to expand its obesity portfolio, acquiring Embark Biotech for 15 million euros ($16 million) ...

Mycamine, Sandoz, Novartis, Astellas Pharma, antifungal agent, echinocandin

Sandoz Acquires Mycamine, a Top Antifungal Drug, from Astellas

Anika Sharma

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical advancements, Sandoz emerges as a dominant force, orchestrating a strategic move that echoes across ...

Bristol Myers Squibb, Cellares, CAR-T Therapy, Blood cancer, Abecma, Breyanzi, cell and gene therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Bold Robotic Alliance with Cellares for Advanced CAR-T Production

Anika Sharma

In the realm of cutting-edge cell therapy, where innovation is the heartbeat and the promise of transformative treatments is the ...

Danaher, Abcam, Antibody Portfolio, Acquisition, M&A, Danaher Buys Abcam

Abcam’s Harmonious Acquisition by Danaher Shaping the Future of Antibody Research

Anika Sharma

In the realm where science meets commerce, a symphony of strategy and innovation is playing out. Just two months since ...

Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Royalty Pharma, nadofaragene firadenovec, Bladder cancer, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, Adstiladrin

Ferring Strikes $500M Agreement with Royalty Pharma for Innovative Bladder Cancer Gene Therapy

Anika Sharma

Royalty Pharma has carved a distinctive niche in the pharmaceutical landscape, specializing in identifying innovative products both pre- and post-approval, ...

CARsgen Therapeutics, Claudin18.2, Moderna, mRNA cancer vaccine, CT041, CAR-T therapy

CARsgen and Moderna Join Forces to Explore Synergy Between CT041 and mRNA Cancer Vaccine

Anika Sharma

CARsgen Therapeutics has set the stage for an intriguing partnership with Moderna that’s bound to heat up the cancer therapy ...

LEO Pharma, M&A, Timber Pharmaceuticals, Acquisition

LEO Pharma Set to Acquire Timber Pharmaceuticals

Anika Sharma

Timber Pharmaceuticals has exciting news to shareā€”the company is set to be acquired by LEO US Holding, Inc., a wholly-owned ...

Chiesi, Aliada Therapeutics, CNS Drugs, Collaboration, Lysosomal Storage Disorders

Chiesi Teams Up with Aliada to Advance Brain-Penetrating Therapies for Central Nervous System Disorders

Anika Sharma

Chiesi Pharma, a specialist in rare diseases, has entered into a strategic collaboration with US biotech company Aliada Therapeutics. The ...

Biogen, Reata Pharmaceuticals, M&A, acquisition,

Biogen Outbids Competitor in $7.3 Billion Reata Pharmaceuticals Acquisition Duel

Anika Sharma

In a surprising turn of events, Biogen’s acquisition of Reata Pharmaceuticals for $7.3 billion raised eyebrows among industry observers last ...

Senti Bio Sells its Production Technology to GeneFab for $38M

GeneFab Secures $38 Million Deal to Utilize Senti Biosciences’ Advanced Manufacturing Facility

SG Tylor

In a major development, GeneFab, a newly established organization specializing in contract research, development, and manufacturing for cell and gene ...

Novartis Buys Chinook Therapeutics for $1.7 Billion

Novartis Acquires Chinook Therapeutics for USD 3.5 Billion to Boost its Renal Portfolio

SG Tylor

Novartis, a global pharmaceutical giant, has finalized its deal to buy Chinook Therapeutics, a biotech company that specializes in developing ...

eureKING, SCTbio, M&A, Contract manufacturing

eureKING purchases SCTbio to further its bio manufacturing initiative

SG Tylor

eureKING, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) established last year with a substantial investment of over ā‚¬150 million, has finalized ...

Novavax, SK Bioscience, Covid 19, Vaccine

SK Bioscience invests $85M on a 7% share in the vaccine manufacturer, Novavax, to keep it afloat

SG Tylor

Following its setback during the pandemic phase of COVID-19 with a delayed vaccine, Novavax is now aiming for recovery in ...

Revolutionizing Biologics Manufacturing with $490M Partnership_ Merck and Ginkgo Bioworks Join Forces

Revolutionizing Biologics Manufacturing with $490M Partnership: Merck and Ginkgo Bioworks Join Forces

SG Tylor

Source – Ginkgo Bioworks As part of this agreement, Ginkgo will contribute its expertise in cell engineering, ultra-high-throughput multiplexed screening, ...

US Government Buys Smallpox and Mpox Vaccines from Bavarian Nordic

To restock the US with smallpox and mpox vaccines, Bavarian Nordic signs a $120 million BARDA contract

SG Tylor

Source – Bavarian Nordic Vaccine manufacturer Bavarian Nordic, which played a crucial role in combating the mpox outbreak in 2022, ...

Merckā€™s M&A Strategy: Why Prometheus Is Not Enough

Even after buying Prometheus for $10.8 billion, Merck is still looking for M&A opportunities

SG Tylor

Earlier this year, Merck’s acquisition of Prometheus Biosciences for $10.8 billion provided the New Jersey company with a much-needed diversification ...

TG partners with Neuraxpharm for MS drug Briumvi in $645M deal

TG Therapeutics Partners with Neuraxpharm to Launch Game-Changing Multiple Sclerosis Antibody Briumvi Worldwide

SG Tylor

After gaining approval for Briumvi in the US eight months ago, TG Therapeutics is now set to introduce its multiple ...

Qunol Joins Sanofi in a Major Healthy Aging Deal

Qunol, a rapidly expanding US brand in the healthy aging market, will be acquired by Sanofi

SG Tylor

Source – Sanofi Paris, July 28, 2023. Sanofi announces its strategic move to acquire Qunol, a renowned and leading brand ...

AbbVie and Calibr Join Forces to Develop New Drugs

Expanding their strategic partnership, AbbVie and Calibr aim to advance a number of preclinical and early-stage clinical assets

SG Tylor

Source – AbbVie On July 26, 2023, AbbVie and Calibr announced expanded strategic collaboration to advance several innovative preclinical and ...

Amazon and Eversana Join Forces to Launch AI-Driven Drug Campaign

Eversana and Amazon are planning an AI-driven drug push

SG Tylor

Source – Eversana Eversana and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have formed an alliance to accelerate the adoption of generative artificial ...

Astellas Partners with PeptiDream to Develop Protein Degraders

With the PeptiDream agreement, Astellas incorporates protein degraders

SG Tylor

Source – AstellasĀ  Astellas has continued its focus on protein degrader drugs, announcing its second partnership in this category in ...

Teva and Alvotech Boost Biosimilars Deal with New Products and Investment

Teva Expands Alvotech Collaboration with 2 New Biosimilar, $40M Investment & Enhanced Oversight

SG Tylor

Source – Teva Pharmaceuticals Following the second FDA rejection of Teva’s Alvotech-partnered biosimilar for Humira, the two companies are expanding ...

AstraZeneca and SK Chemicals Join Forces to Create Sidapvia, a Novel Diabetic Medication

Powerful Alliance: AstraZeneca Teams Up with SK Chemicals to Revolutionize Diabetes Treatment with Sidapvia Combo Drug

SG Tylor

Korea’s SK Chemicals has recently entered into an agreement with AstraZeneca to manufacture the diabetes drug Sidapvia for the remainder ...

Roche and Alnylam Team Up to Develop a Novel RNAi Therapy for Hypertension

Roche & Alnylam partner: Hypertension RNAi Therapy – Zilebesiran

SG Tylor

Source – Roche Roche has recently unveiled an exciting collaboration with Alnylam to jointly develop and commercialize zilebesiran, a promising ...

Sosei Buys Idorsiaā€™s Japan and Korea Units for $466 Million

In a $466 million agreement, Sosei acquires the Japan and Korea subsidiaries of Idorsia

SG Tylor

Source – Sosei Heptares Japan’s Sosei Group has successfully transformed into a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company by acquiring the rights to ...

Astellas and Eko Health Partner to Integrate Digital Stethoscope into Heart Failure Solution

Astellas and Eko Partner for Heart Failure Digital Therapeutics with Eko CORE 500ā„¢ Stethoscope

SG Tylor

Source – Astellas Pharma Astellas has obtained the licensing rights to a smart stethoscope device developed by Eko Health, with ...