Partnering
Partnerships are an essential element of ImmunGene’s strategy to fully
harness the commercial potential of its pipeline and proprietary technology
platforms to develop effective therapies. ImmunGene is an ideal partner
for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and academic institutions
who are interested in next generation monoclonal antibody- based
therapeutics for providing safe and effective treatment for a wide
variety of diseases.
ImmunGene believes that collaborations are vital for both near term and long
term value creation. We are actively looking for alliances with leading
biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies by leveraging our robust platform
technology as a tool to expand our capabilities to deliver breakthrough
therapeutics to improve people's lives.
Technology Collaboration
ImmunGene has entered into a collaboration with Cephalon Australia (a wholly
owned subsidiary of Cephalon, Inc.) for its interferon payload technology to
empower monoclonal antibodies. Cephalon Australia will apply ImmunGene's
technology to their monoclonal antibodies to up to six of its new drug
targets for cancers. Cephalon Australia will pay undisclosed fees including
an up-front payment to ImmunGene for a four-year option to leverage
ImmunGene's novel drug development technology in preclinical research on up
to six of Cephalon Australia's drug candidates. Cephalon has the option to
pay ImmunGene license fees for exclusivity on each of these candidates that
it decides to move into clinical trials.
Cephalon Australia is responsible for research, clinical development,
manufacturing and commercialization of products that result from the
ImmunGene collaboration. ImmunGene is eligible to receive considerable
payments for research, clinical and regulatory milestones for each drug
candidate in the collaboration that is commercialized, in addition to
royalties on worldwide net sales of any resulting products.
Collaboration Opportunities
We strive to work on collaborations that will provide us the opportunity to
enhance our internal research and programs through exchange of technology
and therapeutic programs. ImmunGene is also open to license its technology
and developmental programs.
Companies interested in exploring partnering opportunities with ImmunGene or
to learn about our technology should contact:
bd@immunGene.com