On November 5, 2019 Seattle Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGEN) and BeiGene, Ltd. (Nasdaq: BGNE; HKEX: 06160) reported that the companies have entered into a license agreement for an advanced preclinical product candidate for treating cancer (Press release, BeiGene, NOV 5, 2019, View Source [SID1234550312]). The agent utilizes a proprietary Seattle Genetics antibody-based technology and is expected to advance into clinical trials in the first half of 2020.
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Under the terms of the agreement, Seattle Genetics has retained rights to the product candidate in the Americas (United States, Canada and Latin American countries), Europe and Japan. BeiGene has been granted exclusive rights to develop and commercialize the product candidate in Asia (except Japan) and the rest of the world. Seattle Genetics will lead global development and BeiGene will fund and operationalize the portion of global clinical trials attributable to its territories. BeiGene will also be responsible for all clinical development and regulatory submissions specific to its territories. Seattle Genetics will receive an upfront payment and is eligible to receive progress-dependent milestones for a total deal value of up to $160 million and tiered royalties on any product sales.
"Collaborating with BeiGene on this product candidate has the potential to accelerate its availability both globally and in several key geographic regions, notably China where there is an unmet medical need for anti-cancer therapies," said Roger Dansey, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Seattle Genetics. "BeiGene brings to this collaboration strong clinical and commercial capabilities and a focus on innovative, targeted oncology drugs. We look forward to working together to develop this therapy for patients worldwide."
"Seattle Genetics is recognized for its transformative oncology discoveries and we are excited to collaborate on the global development of this new drug candidate. This collaboration ties closely to our mission, to bring meaningful and innovative new medicines to patients around the world, though our commitment to world-class clinical development and commercialization," said Lai Wang, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Head of Global Research, Clinical Operation & Biometrics and APAC Clinical Development at BeiGene. "The pending start of this new global trial adds a complementary molecule to our broad oncology development program, which now includes more than 60 clinical trials around the world."