Daiichi Sankyo’s Growth Plan Is Built On ADCs

Feb 01 2024

• By Jessica Merrill

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The Japanese pharma has established itself as an early leader in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer. Global oncology business head Ken Keller talked to Scrip about the portfolio, pipeline and deals.

growth plan — Daiichi Sankyo is on a solid growth trajectory. • Source: Shutterstock

Once known as a cardiovascular drug developer, Daiichi Sankyo has attained credibility in oncology, especially outside of its home base of Japan. The company’s emergence as an early leader in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer has led to two lucrative licensing deals with big pharma partners spanning five products, each with potential in multiple indications, and reshaped the company’s growth potential.

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Oncology is poised to make up nearly half of Daiichi Sankyo’s sales by 2025, up from around 30% currently.

Oncology is poised to make up nearly half of Daiichi Sankyo’s sales by 2025, up from around 30% currently, global...

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