China's Innovent clinches new Lilly deal for immunology, cancer drug development

Reuters
2026.02.09 02:30
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China’s Innovent Biologics has secured a new deal with Eli Lilly for the development of immunology and oncology drugs, involving an upfront payment of $350 million and potential additional payments of up to $8.5 billion based on milestones. Innovent will lead the development in China, while Lilly will have exclusive rights to commercialize the products outside Greater China. This partnership marks their seventh collaboration and aims to create a comprehensive innovation ecosystem, enhancing Innovent's R&D capabilities.