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Alexion to Acquire Pfizer Gene Therapy Assets for up to $1B

Portfolio includes preclinical gene therapy programs and enabling technologies with potential across several therapeutic areas.

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By: Kristin Brooks

Managing Editor, Contract Pharma

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, has entered a definitive purchase and license agreement with Pfizer for a portfolio of preclinical gene therapy programs and enabling technologies. The agreement adds complementary pipeline assets and innovative technologies for next-generation genomic medicines.   Alexion will purchase and license the assets of Pfizer’s early-stage rare disease gene therapy portfolio for a total consideration of up to $1 billion, plus royalties on sales. The transaction, sub...

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