Innovent Announces Strategic Collaboration with Lilly to Develop New Medicines Globally in Oncology and Immunology
Prnewswire·2026-02-08 10:05

Core Insights - Innovent Biologics has announced a strategic collaboration with Eli Lilly to advance novel medicines in oncology and immunology, marking their seventh partnership and enhancing their long-term relationship [1][2] Collaboration Details - The collaboration will leverage the complementary strengths of both companies to accelerate the global development of new medicines, with Innovent leading the development in China and Lilly obtaining exclusive rights outside Greater China [2] - Innovent will receive a $350 million upfront payment and could earn up to approximately $8.5 billion in milestone payments based on future achievements, along with tiered royalties on net sales outside Greater China [3] Company Overview - Innovent Biologics, founded in 2011, focuses on developing high-quality biopharmaceuticals for various diseases, having launched 16 products and currently having multiple assets in different stages of clinical trials [4] - The company partners with over 30 global healthcare firms, including Eli Lilly, to enhance its research and development capabilities [4]