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中国创新药授权交易大热 如何紧握商业化质效主导权?
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-06 01:11

Core Insights - The surge in BD (business development) collaborations in the innovative drug sector since 2025 has become a key driver for the performance growth of Chinese biotech companies, with a notable increase in license-out transactions [1][2] - The total amount of license-out transactions in China has significantly increased, with first payments and total amounts reaching $2.6 billion and $60 billion respectively in the first half of this year, accounting for 91% and 99% of related transactions [1] - The number of license-out transactions in China reached 72 in the first half of this year, marking a 50% share of related transactions and the highest in five years [1] Group 1: Market Trends - The global pharmaceutical transaction landscape has seen over 80% contribution from Chinese innovative drug assets in the top 10 global pharmaceutical transactions this year [1] - The financing amount in the primary market has been surpassed by license-out first payments for the first time, indicating a shift in funding sources for Chinese innovative drug companies [1][7] - The investment in the primary market for biopharmaceuticals has decreased significantly from $15.77 billion in 2021 to $4.22 billion in 2024, a decline of 73.25% [7] Group 2: Company Strategies - WuXi Biologics' CEO noted that projects acquired by multinational companies often see their market positioning shift from local to global, significantly increasing project value [2] - The quality of domestic drug candidates has improved, reducing the previous "discount" phenomenon, as large pharmaceutical companies find no significant difference in quality compared to their own products [2][11] - The CRDMO sector is evolving from a "contract manufacturer" to an "ecosystem partner," highlighting the importance of efficiency and collaboration in the biopharmaceutical industry [9][11] Group 3: Future Outlook - The Chinese innovative drug industry is transitioning from a focus on quantity to quality, with an emphasis on global positioning and collaboration [11] - The anticipated profit increase of approximately $8.2 billion for the innovative drug industry is driven by the global market and pricing strategies [7] - Emerging research areas such as bispecific/multispecific antibodies and ADCs are expected to lead the market in the coming years, alongside advancements in mRNA technology [11]