−Removed: Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics.
−Removed: Our global headquarters is located in Wilmington, Delaware, where we conduct global clinical development and commercial operations.
+Added: Incyte is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics.
+Added: Our global headquarters is located in Wilmington, Delaware, where we conduct discovery, clinical development and commercial operations.
We also conduct clinical development and commercial operations from our European headquarters in Morges, Switzerland and our other offices across Europe, as well as our Japanese office in Tokyo and our Canadian headquarters in Montreal.
−Removed: As described in more detail below, we operate in two therapeutic areas that are defined by the indications of our approved medicines and the diseases for which our clinical candidates are being developed.
−Removed: One therapeutic area is Hematology/Oncology, which comprises Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs), Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD), and solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
+Added: We are focused in two therapeutic areas that are defined by the indications of our approved medicines and the diseases for which our clinical candidates are being developed.
+Added: One therapeutic area is Hematology/Oncology, which comprises Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs), Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD), solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
The other therapeutic area is Inflammation and Autoimmunity (IAI), which includes our Dermatology commercial franchise.
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Hematology and Oncology
−Removed: Our hematology and oncology franchise comprises four approved products, which are JAKAFI (ruxolitinib), MONJUVI (tafasitamab-cxix)/MINJUVI (tafasitamab), PEMAZYRE (pemigatinib) and ICLUSIG (ponatinib), as well as numerous clinical development programs.
+Added: Our hematology and oncology franchise comprises five approved products, which are JAKAFI (ruxolitinib), MONJUVI (tafasitamab-cxix)/MINJUVI (tafasitamab), PEMAZYRE (pemigatinib), ICLUSIG (ponatinib) and ZYNYZ (retifanlimab-dlwr), as well as numerous clinical development programs.
JAKAFI (ruxolitinib)
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Medical Affairs department is responsible for providing appropriate scientific and medical education and information to physicians, preparing scientific presentations and publications, and overseeing the process for supporting investigator sponsored trials.
+Added: In September 2023, we were notified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that ruxolitinib phosphate qualified for the Small Biotech Exception.
Myelofibrosis.
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There were no FDA approved therapies for MF until the approval of JAKAFI.
−Removed: The FDA approval was based on results from two randomized Phase III trials (COMFORT-I and COMFORT-II), which demonstrated that patients treated with JAKAFI experienced significant reductions in splenomegaly (enlarged spleen).
+Added: The FDA approval was based on results from two randomized Phase 3 trials (COMFORT-I and COMFORT-II), which demonstrated that patients treated with JAKAFI experienced significant reductions in splenomegaly (enlarged spleen).
COMFORT-I also demonstrated improvements in symptoms.
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In December 2014, the FDA approved JAKAFI for the treatment of patients with PV who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant of hydroxyurea.
−Removed: The approval of JAKAFI for PV was based on data from the pivotal Phase III RESPONSE trial.
+Added: The approval of JAKAFI for PV was based on data from the pivotal Phase 3 RESPONSE trial.
In this trial, patients treated with JAKAFI demonstrated superior hematocrit control and reductions in spleen volume compared to best available therapy.
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At this time, 83% patients were still on treatment, and 76% of the responders at 32 weeks maintained their response through 80 weeks.
−Removed: In June 2016, we announced data from the Phase III RESPONSE-2 study of JAKAFI in patients with inadequately controlled PV that was resistant to or intolerant of hydroxyurea who did not have an enlarged spleen.
+Added: In June 2016, we announced data from the Phase 3 RESPONSE-2 study of JAKAFI in patients with inadequately controlled PV that was resistant to or intolerant of hydroxyurea who did not have an enlarged spleen.
These data showed that JAKAFI was superior to best available therapy in maintaining hematocrit control (62.2% vs.
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In September 2021, the FDA approved JAKAFI for the treatment of chronic GVHD after failure of one or two lines of systemic therapy in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older.
−Removed: This approval was based on data from REACH3, a Phase III, randomized, open-label, multicenter study of JAKAFI in comparison to best available therapy for treatment of steroid-refractory chronic GVHD after allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
+Added: This approval was based on data from REACH3, a Phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter study of JAKAFI in comparison to best available therapy for treatment of steroid-refractory chronic GVHD after allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
The overall response rate through Cycle 7 Day 1 was 70% for JAKAFI compared to 57% for best available therapy.
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We have retained all development and commercialization rights to JAKAFI in the United States and are eligible to receive development and sales milestones as well as royalties from product sales outside the United States.
−Removed: We hold patents that cover the composition of matter and use of ruxolitinib.
−Removed: These patents, including applicable extensions, currently expire in late-2028.
−Removed: We have been granted pediatric exclusivity which adds six months to the expiration for all ruxolitinib patents presently listed in FDA’s Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations (Orange Book).
+Added: We hold patents that cover the composition of matter and use of ruxolitinib and its salt.
+Added: These patents, including applicable extensions, currently expire in mid and late 2028.
+Added: In December 2022, we were granted pediatric exclusivity, which adds six months to the expiration for all ruxolitinib patents listed in FDA’s Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations (Orange Book) as of the date of the grant of pediatric exclusivity.
MONJUVI (tafasitamab-cxix) / MINJUVI (tafasitamab)
In January 2020, we and MorphoSys AG entered into a collaboration and license agreement to further develop and commercialize MorphoSys’ proprietary anti-CD19 antibody tafasitamab (MOR208) globally.
−Removed: The agreement became effective March 2020.
Tafasitamab is an Fc-engineered antibody against CD19 currently in clinical development for the treatment of B cell malignancies.
−Removed: We have rights to co-commercialize tafasitamab in the United States with MorphoSys, and we have exclusive development and commercialization rights outside of the United States.
−Removed: In July 2020, we and MorphoSys announced that the FDA approved MONJUVI (tafasitamab-cxix), which is indicated in combination with lenalidomide for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified, including DLBCL arising from low grade lymphoma, and who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).
−Removed: MONJUVI was approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate from the MorphoSys-sponsored Phase II L-MIND study, an open label, multicenter, single arm trial of MONJUVI in combination with lenalidomide as a treatment for adult patients with r/r DLBCL.
+Added: Under the terms of the collaboration and license agreement, we received rights to co-commercialize tafasitamab in the United States with MorphoSys, and exclusive development and commercialization rights outside of the United States.
+Added: As more fully described in Note 18 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in February 2024, we entered into a purchase agreement with MorphoSys, the result of which we now hold exclusive global rights for tafasitamab, and the collaboration and license agreement was terminated.
+Added: In July 2020, we and MorphoSys announced that the FDA had approved MONJUVI (tafasitamab-cxix), which is indicated in combination with lenalidomide for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified, including DLBCL arising from low grade lymphoma, and who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).
+Added: MONJUVI was approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate from the MorphoSys-sponsored Phase 2 L-MIND study, an open label, multicenter, single arm trial of MONJUVI in combination with lenalidomide as a treatment for adult patients with r/r DLBCL.
Results from the study showed an objective response rate (ORR) of 55% (39 out of 71 patients;
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The most frequent serious adverse reactions were infections (26%), including pneumonia (7%) and febrile neutropenia (6%).
−Removed: Updated three-year data from L-MIND were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2021.
+Added: Updated three-year data from L-MIND were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2021 and final five-year data were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2023, which showed that the MONJUVI plus lenalidomide regimen followed by MONJUVI monotherapy provided prolonged, durable responses in adult patients with r/r DLBCL.
In August 2020, we and MorphoSys announced that MONJUVI in combination with lenalidomide had been included in the latest National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for B-cell Lymphomas.
−Removed: In August 2021, we and MorphoSys announced that the European Commission (EC) granted conditional marketing authorization for MINJUVI (tafasitamab) in combination with lenalidomide, followed by MINJUVI monotherapy, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).
+Added: In August 2021, we and MorphoSys announced that the European Commission had granted conditional marketing authorization for MINJUVI (tafasitamab) in combination with lenalidomide, followed by MINJUVI monotherapy, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).
The conditional approval was based on the three-year results from the L-MIND study evaluating the safety and efficacy of MINJUVI in combination with lenalidomide as a treatment for patients with r/r DLBCL who are not eligible for ASCT.
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PEMAZYRE is the first internally discovered product to be internationally commercialized by us.
−Removed: In April 2020, we announced that the FDA approved PEMAZYRE (pemigatinib), a selective fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of adults with previously treated, unresectable locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with an FGFR2 fusion or other rearrangement as detected by an FDA-approved test.
+Added: In April 2020, we announced that the FDA had approved PEMAZYRE (pemigatinib), a selective fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of adults with previously treated, unresectable locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with an FGFR2 fusion or other rearrangement as detected by an FDA-approved test.
PEMAZYRE is the first FDA-approved treatment for this indication, which was approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response (DOR).
In March 2021, PEMAZYRE was approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for the treatment of patients with unresectable biliary tract cancer (BTC) with an FGFR2 fusion gene, worsening after cancer chemotherapy.
−Removed: Also in March 2021, PEMAZYRE was approved by the European Commission (EC) for the treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with an FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement that have progressed after at least one prior line of systemic therapy.
+Added: Also in March 2021, PEMAZYRE was approved by the European Commission for the treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with an FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement that has progressed after at least one prior line of systemic therapy.
In July 2021, the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended PEMAZYRE for patients with cholangiocarcinoma with a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) fusion or rearrangement that have progressed after at least one prior line of systemic therapy.
NICE’s guidance enables all eligible patients in England and Wales to have access to PEMAZYRE through the National Health Service (NHS).
+Added: In March 2022, PEMAZYRE was approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of the People ’ s Republic of China for the treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with a fibroblast growth receptor 2 (FGFR2) fusion or rearrangement as confirmed by a validated diagnostic test that has progressed after at least one prior line of systemic therapy.
Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that arises from the cells within the bile ducts.
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In FIGHT-202, and in patients harboring FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements (Cohort A), PEMAZYRE monotherapy resulted in an overall response rate of 36% (primary endpoint), and median DOR of 9.1 months (secondary endpoint).
−Removed: FIGHT-302, a Phase III trial of pemigatinib for the first-line treatment of patients with cholangiocarcinoma and FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements, is ongoing.
−Removed: In March 2022, PEMAZYRE was approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of the People ’ s Republic of China for the treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with a fibroblast growth receptor 2 (FGFR2) fusion or rearrangement as confirmed by a validated diagnostic test that have progressed after at least one prior line of systemic therapy.
+Added: FIGHT-302, a Phase 3 trial of pemigatinib for the first-line treatment of patients with cholangiocarcinoma and FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements, is ongoing.
In August 2022, PEMAZYRE was approved by the FDA as the first and only targeted treatment for myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms (MLNs) with FGFR1 rearrangement.
MLNs with FGFR1 rearrangement are extremely rare and aggressive blood cancers.
+Added: In March 2023, PEMAZYRE was approved by the MHLW for the treatment of MLNs with FGFR1 fusion.
ICLUSIG (ponatinib)
−Removed: In June 2016, we acquired the European operations of ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
−Removed: and obtained an exclusive license to develop and commercialize ICLUSIG (ponatinib) in Europe and other select countries.
+Added: In June 2016, we acquired the European operations of ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and obtained an exclusive license to develop and commercialize ICLUSIG (ponatinib) in Europe and other select countries.
ICLUSIG is a kinase inhibitor.
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or who have the T315I mutation.
+Added: ZYNYZ (retifanlimab-dlwr)
+Added: In October 2017, we and MacroGenics, Inc., announced an exclusive global collaboration and license agreement for MacroGenics’ retifanlimab (formerly INCMGA0012), an investigational monoclonal antibody that inhibits PD-1.
+Added: Under this collaboration, we obtained exclusive worldwide rights for the development and commercialization of retifanlimab in all indications.
+Added: The molecule currently is being evaluated both as monotherapy and in combination therapy across various tumor types.
+Added: Two Phase 3 trials evaluating retifanlimab in squamous cell anal cancer (SCAC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are ongoing.
+Added: In March 2023, we announced that the FDA had approved ZYNYZ (retifanlimab-dlwr), a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1), under accelerated approval, for the treatment of adults with metastatic or recurrent locally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC).
+Added: This represents the first regulatory approval for our PD-1 inhibitor.
Clinical Programs in Hematology and Oncology
−Removed: As part of our ongoing LIMBER (Leadership In MPNs BEyond Ruxolitinib) clinical development initiative, which is designed to improve and expand therapeutic options for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, we are evaluating combinations of ruxolitinib with other therapeutic modalities, as well as developing a once-a-day formulation of ruxolitinib for potential use as monotherapy and combination therapy.
+Added: We are evaluating combinations of ruxolitinib with other therapeutic modalities, as well as developing a once-a-day formulation of ruxolitinib for potential use as monotherapy and combination therapy.
Bioavailability and bioequivalence data were published for ruxolitinib’s once-daily (QD) extended release (XR) formulation at the European Hematology Association (EHA) Virtual Congress in June 2021.
−Removed: The FDA accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for QD ruxolitinib with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of March 23, 2023.
−Removed: Based on positive Phase II data, we opened two pivotal trials of ruxolitinib in combination with parsaclisib (PI3Kδ) in first-line MF (LIMBER-313) and in MF patients with a suboptimal response to ruxolitinib monotherapy (LIMBER-304), and both trials are ongoing.
−Removed: Additional Phase II trials combining ruxolitinib with investigational agents from our portfolio such as INCB57643 (BET) and INCB00928 (ALK2) in patients with MF are ongoing, and additional discovery and development initiatives are also ongoing within the LIMBER program, which are evaluating internally-discovered compounds, and candidates from collaboration partners.
+Added: In March 2023, the FDA issued a complete response letter for ruxolitinib extended-release (XR) tablets for once-daily (QD) use in the treatment of certain types of MF, PV and GVHD.
+Added: In December 2023, we received FDA feedback and agreed on the requirements to address the complete response letter.
+Added: Phase 2 trials combining ruxolitinib with investigational agents from our portfolio such as INCB57643 (BET) and INCB00928 (Zilurgisertib) in patients with MF are ongoing, and updated data demonstrating early signals of clinical activity of both agents in monotherapy and in combination with ruxolitinib were presented in June 2023 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting and in December 2023 at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting.
+Added: Additional discovery and development initiatives are also ongoing, advancing two Phase 1 studies with INCA33989 (mCALR) and INCB160058 (JAK2V617Fi), both of which hold the potential to be disease modifying therapeutics and address significant unmet need in MF, PV and ET.
In September 2021, we and Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
announced an exclusive worldwide collaboration and license agreement to develop and commercialize axatilimab, Syndax’s anti-CSF-1R monoclonal antibody.
−Removed: Together, we plan to develop axatilimab as a therapy for patients with chronic GVHD as well as in additional immune-mediated diseases where CSF-1R-dependent monocytes and macrophages are believed to contribute to organ fibrosis.
−Removed: In December 2021, updated positive data were presented at ASH from the Phase I/II trial evaluating axatilimab as a monotherapy in patients with recurrent or refractory chronic GVHD after two or more prior lines of therapy.
+Added: Together, we plan to develop axatilimab as a therapy for patients with chronic GVHD where CSF-1R-dependent monocytes and macrophages are believed to contribute to organ fibrosis.
+Added: In December 2021, updated positive data were presented at ASH from the Phase 1/2 trial evaluating axatilimab as a monotherapy in patients with recurrent or refractory chronic GVHD after two or more prior lines of therapy.
A 68% overall response rate and broad clinical benefit across multiple organs were observed at doses being assessed in AGAVE-201, a global pivotal trial evaluating axatilimab monotherapy in patients with chronic GVHD in the third line setting.
−Removed: Additional trials of axatilimab are planned in patients with chronic GVHD, including a Phase II trial in combination with ruxolitinib in patients with newly-diagnosed cGVHD.
−Removed: In May 2022, Syndax announced that axatilimab was granted fast-track designation by the FDA for the treatment of patients with chronic GVHD after failure of two or more lines of systemic therapy.
+Added: In May 2022, Syndax announced that axatilimab had been granted fast-track designation by the FDA for the treatment of patients with chronic GVHD after failure of two or more lines of systemic therapy.
+Added: In July 2023, we and Syndax announced that AGAVE-201 had met its primary endpoint across all cohorts with an overall response rate (ORR) of 74% at the dose of 0.3 mg/kg administered every two weeks.
+Added: The data highlight the durable response seen at the 0.3 mg/kg dose with 60% of patients who responded to axatilimab still responding at one year.
+Added: In December 2023, a Biologics License Application (BLA) was submitted to the FDA for axatilimab for the treatment of patients with chronic GVHD after failure of two or more lines of systemic therapy.
+Added: Plans are underway to initiate two combination trials with axatilimab in cGVHD in mid-2024, including a randomized Phase 2 combination trial with ruxolitinib and a randomized Phase 3 combination trial with steroids, both directed at treating patients with cGVHD in earlier lines of therapy.
+Added: INCA033989 (mCALR)
+Added: In December 2022, new research detailing the development and mechanism of action of INCA033989, an Incyte-discovered, investigational novel anti-mutant calreticulin (CALR)-targeted monoclonal antibody, was featured in the Plenary Scientific Session at the 64th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting.
+Added: INCA033989 binds with high affinity to mutant CALR and inhibits oncogenesis, the process of cells becoming cancerous, in cells expressing this oncoprotein.
+Added: CALR mutations are responsible for disease development in approximately 25-35% of patients with MF and ET.
+Added: In July 2023, a Phase 1 study evaluating INCA033989 was initiated.
+Added: INCB160058 (JAK2V617Fi)
+Added: In December 2023, new research detailing the development and mechanism of action of INCB160058, an Incyte-discovered, investigational novel potent and selective JAK2 pseudokinase domain binder with potential to be a disease modifying therapeutic was disclosed at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting.
+Added: Pseudokinase binding offers a new mechanism of action for selective inhibition of JAK2V617F, with potential to eradicate mutant clones.
+Added: In preclinical studies, INCB160058 inhibited cytokine independent activity of JAK2V617F while sparing WT JAK2.
+Added: The JAK2V617F mutation is found in 55% of primary myelofibrosis, 95% of polycythemia vera and 60% of essential thrombocythemia patients.
+Added: We currently plan to initiate a Phase 1 study of INCB160058 in the second quarter of 2024.
Tafasitamab is an anti-CD19 antibody and is being investigated as a therapeutic option in B cell malignancies in a number of ongoing and planned combination trials.
−Removed: An open-label Phase II combination trial (L-MIND) is investigating the safety and efficacy of tafasitamab in combination with lenalidomide in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (r/r DLBCL), and the ongoing Phase III B-MIND trial is assessing the combination of tafasitamab and bendamustine versus rituximab and bendamustine in r/r DLBCL.
−Removed: firstMIND is a Phase Ib safety trial of tafasitamab as a first-line therapy for patients with DLBCL, and frontMIND, a placebo-controlled Phase III trial evaluating tafasitamab in combination with lenalidomide added to rituximab plus chemotherapy (R-CHOP) as a first-line therapy for patients with DLBCL, is ongoing.
−Removed: A placebo-controlled Phase III trial (inMIND) of tafasitamab added to lenalidomide plus rituximab (R 2 ) in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular or marginal zone lymphomas is ongoing.
−Removed: A proof-of-concept study of tafasitamab, lenalidomide and plamotamab in patients with r/r DLBCL is also ongoing.
+Added: An open-label Phase 2 combination trial (L-MIND) is investigating the safety and efficacy of tafasitamab in combination with lenalidomide in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (r/r DLBCL), and the ongoing Phase 3 B-MIND trial is assessing the combination of tafasitamab and bendamustine versus rituximab and bendamustine in r/r DLBCL.
+Added: firstMIND is a Phase 1b safety trial of tafasitamab as a first-line therapy for patients with DLBCL, and frontMIND, a placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial evaluating tafasitamab in combination with lenalidomide added to rituximab plus chemotherapy (R-CHOP) as a first-line therapy for patients with DLBCL, is ongoing.
+Added: A placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial (inMIND) of tafasitamab added to lenalidomide plus rituximab (R 2 ) in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular or marginal zone lymphomas is ongoing.
In January 2021, the FDA granted orphan drug designation to tafasitamab as a treatment for patients with follicular lymphoma.
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We initiated the FIGHT clinical program to evaluate pemigatinib across a spectrum of cancers that are driven by FGF/FGFR alterations.
−Removed: The program initially included three Phase II trials – FIGHT-201 in patients with bladder cancer, FIGHT-202 in patients with cholangiocarcinoma, and FIGHT-203 in patients with myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms with FGFR1 rearrangement.
−Removed: Based on data generated from these trials, we have initiated additional trials including FIGHT-302, a Phase III study in first-line cholangiocarcinoma.
+Added: The program initially included three Phase 2 trials – FIGHT-201 in patients with bladder cancer, FIGHT-202 in patients with cholangiocarcinoma, and FIGHT-203 in patients with myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms with FGFR1 rearrangement.
+Added: Based on data generated from these trials, we have initiated additional trials including FIGHT-302, a Phase 3 study in first-line cholangiocarcinoma.
FIGHT-207, a solid tumor-agnostic trial evaluating pemigatinib in patients with driver-alterations of FGF/FGFR, is now closed to recruitment.
−Removed: Based on findings from this study, we have identified populations that may potentially benefit from treatment with pemigatinib and have initiated two Phase II trials – FIGHT-209 in patients with glioblastoma and FIGHT-210 in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
+Added: Based on findings from this study, we have identified populations that potentially may benefit from treatment with pemigatinib, and a Phase 2 trial, FIGHT-209, in patients with glioblastoma is ongoing.
Pemigatinib has Breakthrough Therapy designation as a treatment for patients with myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms (MLN) with FGFR1 rearrangement who have relapsed or are refractory to initial chemotherapy.
−Removed: The PI3Kδ pathway mediates oncogenic signaling in B cell malignancies.
−Removed: Parsaclisib is a PI3Kδ inhibitor that has demonstrated potency and selectivity in preclinical studies and has potential therapeutic utility in the treatment of patients with lymphoma.
−Removed: We initiated the CITADEL clinical program to evaluate parsaclisib in non-Hodgkin lymphomas, including Phase II trials in follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma.
−Removed: The FDA granted orphan drug designation and Fast Track designation to parsaclisib as a treatment for patients with follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma.
−Removed: In December 2020, we announced preliminary results from the ongoing CITADEL monotherapy development program, which was designed to enable registration of parsaclisib.
−Removed: Results from four cohorts were presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH), including in r/r follicular lymphoma (CITADEL-203), in BTK-naïve r/r marginal zone lymphoma (CITADEL-204) and in both BTK-naïve and BTK-experienced r/r mantle cell lymphoma (CITADEL-205).
−Removed: In October 2021, we announced the FDA acceptance of an NDA seeking approval of parsaclisib for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma.
−Removed: The submission was based on data from several Phase II studies (CITADEL-203, -204 and -205) evaluating parsaclisib as a treatment for relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphomas (follicular, marginal zone and mantle cell).
−Removed: In January 2022, we announced that we withdrew the NDA seeking approval of parsaclisib for the three indications in non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
−Removed: The decision to withdraw the NDA followed discussions with FDA regarding confirmatory studies that we determined cannot be completed within a reasonable time period to support an accelerated approval.
−Removed: In July 2022, we withdrew the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) seeking approval of parsaclisib in marginal zone lymphoma following discussions with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) regarding the confirmatory study needed to support the approval which we determined were not feasible.
−Removed: Parsaclisib is being evaluated as a treatment for autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), a rare red blood cell disorder.
−Removed: In June 2021, data from a Phase II trial were presented at EHA.
−Removed: The majority of patients achieved a response with parsaclisib over the initial 12-week treatment period and treatment with parsaclisib was generally well tolerated.
−Removed: Based on these results, we initiated a Phase III trial (PATHWAY) in warm AIHA.
−Removed: The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to parsaclisib as a treatment for patients with AIHA.
−Removed: In October 2017, we and MacroGenics, Inc.
−Removed: announced an exclusive global collaboration and license agreement for MacroGenics’ retifanlimab (formerly INCMGA0012), an investigational monoclonal antibody that inhibits PD-1.
−Removed: Under this collaboration, we obtained exclusive worldwide rights for the development and commercialization of retifanlimab in all indications.
−Removed: The molecule is currently being evaluated both as monotherapy and in combination therapy across various tumor types.
−Removed: Potentially registration-enabling trials in microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) endometrial cancer and Merkel cell carcinoma are ongoing.
−Removed: The Phase III POD1UM-303 trial of retifanlimab in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC) is underway.
+Added: The Phase 3 POD1UM-303 trial of retifanlimab in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC) is ongoing.
In July 2021, we announced that the FDA issued a complete response letter (CRL) for the BLA of retifanlimab for the treatment of SCAC.
In October 2021, we announced that we withdrew the MAA seeking approval of retifanlimab in SCAC.
−Removed: The Phase III POD1UM-304 trial is evaluating retifanlimab in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
−Removed: Retifanlimab has been granted Fast Track designation for the treatment of certain patients with advanced or metastatic MSI-H or DNA mismatch repair (dMMR) endometrial cancer, for the treatment of certain patients with locally advanced or metastatic SCAC and for the treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC).
−Removed: The FDA and EMA have granted orphan drug designation to retifanlimab as a treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic SCAC and the FDA has granted orphan drug designation to retifanlimab as a treatment for patients with MCC.
−Removed: In November 2021, we highlighted Phase I clinical safety and efficacy data for our oral PD-L1 program which included two compounds, INCB99280 and INCB99318.
+Added: The Phase 3 POD1UM-304 trial is evaluating retifanlimab in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
+Added: In November 2021, we highlighted Phase 1 clinical safety and efficacy data for our oral PD-L1 program which included two compounds, INCB99280 and INCB99318.
Tumor shrinkage was observed for both oral PD-L1 inhibitors and both were generally well tolerated.
−Removed: We plan to evaluate INCB99280 in Phase II as monotherapy and in combination with other antitumor agents.
+Added: We plan to evaluate INCB99280 in Phase 2 as monotherapy and in combination with other antitumor agents.
Further dose escalation and dose expansion trials are ongoing with INCB99318.
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announced a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement to investigate the combination of INCB99280 and adagrasib, a KRASG12C selective inhibitor, in patients with KRASG12C-mutated solid tumors.
−Removed: Indication and status
−Removed: ruxolitinib XR (QD) (JAK1/JAK2) Myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera and GVHD:
−Removed: NDA under review
−Removed: ruxolitinib + parsaclisib (JAK1/JAK2 + PI3Kδ)
−Removed: Myelofibrosis:
−Removed: Phase III (first-line therapy) (LIMBER-313)
−Removed: Myelofibrosis:
−Removed: Phase III (suboptimal responders to ruxolitinib) (LIMBER-304)
−Removed: ruxolitinib + INCB57643 (JAK1/JAK2 + BET)
−Removed: Myelofibrosis:
−Removed: ruxolitinib + zilurgisertib (JAK1/JAK2 + ALK2)
−Removed: Myelofibrosis:
−Removed: ruxolitinib + CK0804 1 (JAK1/JAK2 + CB-Tregs)
+Added: In July 2023, we initiated t wo Phase 1 studies evaluating INCB99280 in combination with axitinib (VEGF) and in combination with ipilimumab (CTLA-4).
+Added: A Phase 2 study evaluating INCB99280 in patients with select solid tumors who are checkpoint inhibitor naive also was initiated.
+Added: Additionally, we initiated a Phase 2 study evaluating INCB99280 in metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) or locally advanced cSCC.
+Added: W e and Replimune Group, Inc.
+Added: announced a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement to investigate the combination of INCB99280 and RP1 in patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
+Added: RP1 is Replimune’s lead oncolytic immunotherapy product candidate and is based on a proprietary new strain of herpes simplex virus engineered for robust tumor selective replication and genetically armed with a fusogenic protein (GALV-GP R-) and GM-CSF, intended to maximize tumor killing potency, the immunogenicity of tumor cell death and the activation of a systemic anti-tumor immune response.
+Added: MPN, GVHD and Oncology Programs Indication and Phase
+Added: Ruxolitinib XR (QD)
+Added: (JAK1/JAK2) Myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera and GVHD
+Added: Ruxolitinib + zilurgisertib
+Added: (JAK1/JAK2 + ALK2) Myelofibrosis:
+Added: Ruxolitinib + INCB57643
+Added: (JAK1/JAK2 + BET) Myelofibrosis:
+Added: Ruxolitinib + CK0804 1
+Added: (JAK1/JAK2 + CB-Tregs)
Myelofibrosis:
−Removed: Phase I (LIMBER-TREG108)
−Removed: ruxolitinib + axatilimab (JAK1/JAK2 + anti-CSF-1R) Chronic GVHD (newly diagnosed):
−Removed: Phase I/II in preparation
+Added: Phase 1 (LIMBER-TREG108)
Axatilimab (anti-CSF-1R) 2
Chronic GVHD:
−Removed: Pivotal Phase II (third-line plus therapy) (AGAVE-201)
−Removed: tafasitamab (CD19) 3
−Removed: Phase II (L-MIND);
−Removed: Phase III (B-MIND)
−Removed: Phase III (frontMIND)
−Removed: r/r follicular & marginal zone lymphomas:
−Removed: Phase III (inMIND)
−Removed: pemigatinib (FGFR1/2/3) Myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms (MLN):
−Removed: Phase II (FIGHT-203);
−Removed: approved by FDA
−Removed: Phase III (FIGHT-302)
+Added: Pivotal Phase 2 (third-line plus therapy) (AGAVE-201);
+Added: BLA under review in the U.S.
+Added: Ruxolitinib + axatilimab 2
+Added: (JAK1/JAK2 + anti-CSF-1R)
+Added: Chronic GVHD:
+Added: Phase 1/2 in preparation
+Added: (mCALR) Myelofibrosis, essential thrombocythemia:
+Added: (JAK2V617Fi) Phase 1
+Added: Pemigatinib (PEMAZYRE)
+Added: Myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms (MLN):
+Added: approved in the U.S.
+Added: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA):
+Added: Phase 3 (FIGHT-302)
Glioblastoma:
−Removed: Phase II (FIGHT-209)
−Removed: Phase II (FIGHT-210)
−Removed: parsaclisib (PI3Kδ) Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia:
−Removed: Phase III (PATHWAY)
−Removed: retifanlimab (PD-1) 4
−Removed: Phase III (PODIUM-303)
+Added: Phase 2 (FIGHT-209)
+Added: Tafasitamab (MONJUVI/MINJUVI)
+Added: (CD19) Relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL):
+Added: Phase 3 (B-MIND)
+Added: First-line DLBCL:
+Added: Phase 3 ( front MIND)
+Added: Relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) and relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma (MZL):
+Added: Phase 3 ( in MIND)
+Added: Retifanlimab (ZYNYZ) 3
+Added: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC):
+Added: approved in the U.S.
+Added: Squamous cell anal cancer (SCAC):
+Added: Phase 3 (POD1UM-303)
+Added: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC):
+Added: Phase 3 (POD1UM-304)
MSI-high endometrial cancer:
−Removed: Phase II (POD1UM-101, POD1UM-204)
−Removed: Merkel cell carcinoma:
−Removed: Phase II (POD1UM-201)
−Removed: Phase III (POD1UM-304)
−Removed: INCB99280 (Oral PD-L1) Solid tumors:
−Removed: KRASG12C-mutated solid tumors:
−Removed: Phase I/Ib in combination with adagrasib, in preparation
−Removed: INCB99318 (Oral PD-L1)
−Removed: Solid tumors:
+Added: Phase 2 (POD1UM-101, POD1UM-204)
+Added: (Oral PD-L1) Solid tumors (combination):
+Added: Solid tumors (monotherapy):
+Added: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC):
+Added: (Oral PD-L1) Solid tumors:
+Added: (CDK2i) Solid tumors with Amplification/ Overexpression of CCNE1:
+Added: (KRASG12D) Advanced metastatic solid tumors with a KRAS G12D mutation:
Development collaboration with Cellenkos, Inc.
−Removed: axatilimab development in collaboration with Syndax.
−Removed: tafasitamab development in collaboration with MorphoSys.
+Added: Clinical development of axatilimab in GVHD conducted in collaboration with Syndax Pharmaceuticals.
Retifanlimab licensed from MacroGenics.
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INCB123667 is a novel, potent and selective oral small molecule inhibitor of CDK2 which has been shown to suppress tumor growth as monotherapy and in combination with standard of care, in Cyclin E amplified tumor models, in vivo.
−Removed: In July 2022, we initiated a Phase I dose-escalation and dose-expansion study evaluating INCB123667 in adults with selected advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
+Added: In April 2023, we presented data at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, demonstrating that INCB123667 exhibited significant single-agent activity in vivo, in CCNE1 high breast cancer xenograft and patient-derived xenograft models.
+Added: INCB123667 currently is being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial in patients with advanced malignancies including CCNE1 high TNBC and HR+HER2- tumors post-CDK4/6 inhibitors.
+Added: In January 2024, we disclosed that early clinical activity was observed in patients with amplification/over expression of CCNE1 in a Phase 1 clinical trial, with significant tumor shrinkage observed.
+Added: Several patients achieved partial responses (PR) across multiple tumor types including ovarian cancer patients with CCNE1 amplification and/or over expression.
+Added: The safety data seen during this disclosure aligns with CDK2 mechanism of action.
+Added: Additional data from this trial is anticipated in 2024.
INCA32459 (LAG-3xPD-1)
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we have developed INCA32459, a novel LAG3xPD-1 bispecific antibody that is currently being evaluated in clinical studies.
−Removed: INCA33989 (mCALR)
−Removed: In December 2022, new research detailing the development and mechanism of action of INCA033989, an Incyte-discovered, investigational novel anti-mutant calreticulin (CALR)-targeted monoclonal antibody, was featured in the Plenary Scientific Session at the 64th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting.
−Removed: INCA033989 binds with high affinity to mutant CALR and inhibits oncogenesis, the process of cells becoming cancerous, in cells expressing this oncoprotein.
−Removed: CALR mutations are responsible for disease development in approximately 25-35% of patients with MF and ET.
−Removed: INCA33989 is currently expected to enter clinical studies in 2023.
+Added: INCA33890 (TGFβR2xPD-1)
+Added: INCA33890 is a TGFβR2xPD-1 bispecific antibody that has been engineered to avoid the known toxicity of broad TGFβ pathway blockade.
+Added: INCA33890 has a 10-fold higher binding affinity for PD-1 relative to TGFβR2, and specifically blocks TGFβ signaling in cells co-expressing PD-1.
+Added: In April 2023, we presented preclinical data at AACR that showed that INCA33890 inhibits tumor growth in PD-1-resistant mouse models.
+Added: In July 2023, we initiated a Phase 1 study evaluating INCA33890 in patients with select advanced solid tumors.
Our earlier-stage clinical programs in hematology and oncology are included in the table below.
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Modality Candidates
−Removed: Small molecules INCB81776 (AXL/MER), INCB106385 (A2A/A2B), INCB123667 (CDK2)
−Removed: Monoclonal antibodies INCAGN1876 (GITR) 1 , INCAGN2385 (LAG-3) 1 , INCAGN2390 (TIM-3) 1 , INCA00186 (CD73), INCA33989 (mCALR)
−Removed: Bispecific antibodies INCA32459 (LAG-3xPD-1) 2
+Added: Monoclonal antibodies INCAGN2385 (LAG-3) 1 , INCAGN2390 (TIM-3) 1
+Added: Bi-specific antibodies INCA32459 (LAG-3xPD-1) 2 , INCA33890 (TGFβR2xPD-1) 2
Discovery collaboration with Agenus Inc.
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Inflammation and AutoImmunity (IAI)
−Removed: Incyte Dermatology launched its first approved product, OPZELURA (ruxolitinib) cream, in October 2021, following FDA approval in September 2021.
+Added: Incyte Dermatology launched its first approved product, OPZELURA (ruxolitinib) cream, in October 2021, following FDA approval for atopic dermatitis in September 2021.
+Added: OPZELURA subsequently was approved by the FDA and European Commission for vitiligo in July 2022 and April 2023, respectively.
Incyte’s IAI efforts also include numerous clinical development programs.
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In the United States, we estimate that there are approximately 10 million diagnosed adolescent and adult patients with AD.
−Removed: The approval of OPZELURA was based on data from two randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled Phase III studies (TRuE-AD1 and TRuE-AD 2) evaluating the safety and efficacy of OPZELURA in adolescents and adults with mild to moderate AD.
+Added: The approval of OPZELURA was based on data from two randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled Phase 3 studies (TRuE-AD1 and TRuE-AD 2) evaluating the safety and efficacy of OPZELURA in adolescents and adults with mild to moderate AD.
Significantly more patients treated with OPZELURA achieved Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) Treatment Success at Week 8 (defined as an IGA score of 0 or 1 with at least a 2-point improvement from baseline, the primary endpoint:
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OPZELURA is the first and only FDA approved treatment for repigmentation of vitiligo lesions.
−Removed: The approval of OPZELURA in vitiligo was based on two randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled Phase III studies (TRuE-V1 and TRuE-V2) evaluating the safety and efficacy of OPZELURA in adolescents and adults with nonsegmental vitiligo.
+Added: The approval of OPZELURA in vitiligo was based on two randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled Phase 3 studies (TRuE-V1 and TRuE-V2) evaluating the safety and efficacy of OPZELURA in adolescents and adults with nonsegmental vitiligo.
Treatment with 1.5% ruxolitinib cream twice daily (BID) resulted in greater improvement versus vehicle for the primary and all key secondary endpoints in both the TRuE-V1 and TRuE-V2 studies.
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The most common (>1%) treatment-emergent adverse reactions in patients treated with OPZELURA were application site acne, application site pruritus, nasopharyngitis, headache, urinary tract infection, application site erythema and pyrexia.
+Added: In March 2023, long-term 104-week safety and efficacy data for ruxolitinib cream in vitiligo were presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) conference, demonstrating that patients who achieved a high level of facial repigmentation (≥F-VASI90) at Week 52 maintained durable response one year following withdrawal of treatment and that those patients who continued treatment with OPZELURA for up to two years demonstrated sustained facial repigmentation and further improvements in facial and total body repigmentation.
+Added: In April 2023, we announced that the European Commission had approved OPZELURA for the topical treatment of nonsegmental vitiligo with facial involvement in adults and adolescents 12 years and older following a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP).
+Added: In October 2023, new results of a pooled analysis of long-term extension (LTE) data from the pivotal Phase 3 TRuE-V program assessing OPZELURA cream 1.5% in patients 12 years of age and older with nonsegmental vitiligo who previously experienced limited or no response to treatment at Week 24 were presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2023 as a late-breaking oral presentation.
+Added: These results showed that patients who initially experienced limited or no facial or total body repigmentation at six months achieved improved repigmentation after continued treatment with OPZELURA for up to two years.
+Added: In January 2024, Incyte received approval in France to promote and distribute OPZELURA for vitiligo under a process called “Accès Direct.” This process is intended to allow for early access to a therapy while a final price is negotiated, which is expected to take up to twelve months.
Clinical Programs in Dermatology
Ruxolitinib cream
−Removed: Ruxolitinib cream is a potent, selective inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2 that provides the opportunity to directly target diverse pathogenic pathways that underlie certain dermatologic conditions, including atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, lichen planus, lichen sclerosus and hidradenitis suppurativa.
+Added: Ruxolitinib cream is a potent, selective inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2 that provides the opportunity to directly target diverse pathogenic pathways that underlie certain dermatologic conditions, including atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, lichen planus, lichen sclerosus, hidradenitis suppurativa and prurigo nodularis.
In October 2021, we announced the validation of the MAA for ruxolitinib cream as a potential treatment for adolescents and adults (age ≥12 years) with nonsegmental vitiligo with facial involvement.
−Removed: In November 2022, we initiated two Phase II trials evaluating ruxolitinib cream in lichen planus and lichen sclerosus.
+Added: In November 2022, we initiated two Phase 2 trials evaluating ruxolitinib cream in lichen planus and lichen sclerosus.
Lichen planus is a recurrent inflammatory condition affecting the skin and mucosal surfaces and can result in itchy, purple bumps on the skin.
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin disease most commonly affecting women and can result in painful ulcers and intense itching.
−Removed: In December 2022, we also initiated a Phase II trial evaluating ruxolitinib cream in mild to moderate hidradenitis suppurativa.
−Removed: We are also developing povorcitinib (formerly INCB54707), which is an oral small molecule selective JAK1 inhibitor.
−Removed: Povorcitinib is undergoing evaluation in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition where lesions develop as a result of inflammation and infection of the sweat glands.
−Removed: In October 2020, initial results from the clinical program were presented and a randomized Phase IIb trial of povorcitinib is underway in patients with HS.
−Removed: In March 2021, we initiated a Phase II trial evaluating povorcitinib in patients with vitiligo.
−Removed: A Phase II trial evaluating povorcitinib in patients with prurigo nodularis is ongoing.
−Removed: In August 2022, we presented results from the Phase II trial of povorcitinib in HS.
−Removed: In December 2022, we initiated two Phase III trials (STOP-HS1 and STOP-HS2) in moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
−Removed: Earlier-Stage Development Programs in Dermatology
−Removed: In November 2022, we acquired Villaris Therapeutics, Inc., an asset-centric biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel antibody therapeutics for vitiligo.
−Removed: Its lead asset, auremolimab (VM6) is a novel, humanized anti-IL-15Rβ monoclonal antibody designed to target and deplete autoreactive resident memory T cells (TRM) that has demonstrated efficacy as a treatment for vitiligo in preclinical models.
−Removed: IND-enabling studies are underway, and clinical development for auremolimab is currently expected to begin in 2023.
−Removed: Indication and status
−Removed: ruxolitinib cream 1
−Removed: Atopic dermatitis:
−Removed: Phase III pediatric study (TRuE-AD3)
−Removed: Phase III (TRuE-V1, TRuE-V2);
−Removed: approved by FDA;
−Removed: MAA under review
+Added: Two Phase 3 trials evaluating ruxolitinib cream in prurigo nodularis were initiated in 2023.
+Added: We continue to expand the development of ruxolitinib cream into new indications as part of our efforts to maximize the potential opportunity with ruxolitinib cream.
+Added: In July 2023, we announced that the Phase 3 trial (TRuE-AD3) evaluating ruxolitinib cream in pediatric AD patients (age > 2 and <12) had met its primary endpoint.
+Added: The study showed that significantly more patients treated with ruxolitinib cream 0.75% and 1.5% achieved Investigator's Global Assessment Treatment Success (IGA-TS) than patients treated with vehicle control.
+Added: In October 2023, the expanded results from the pivotal Phase 3 TRuE-AD3 were presented at EADV.
+Added: Again, significantly more patients treated with ruxolitinib cream (0.75% and 1.5%) achieved Investigator’s Global Assessment Treatment Success (IGA-TS) than patients treated with vehicle control (non-medicated cream).
+Added: In January, 2024, we announced positive topline results from a randomized controlled Phase 2 study evaluating ruxolitinib cream in Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).
+Added: Ruxolitinib 1.5% cream BID met the primary efficacy endpoint as measured by a change from baseline in abscess and nodule count at Week 16 versus placebo in patients with mild to moderate HS.
+Added: Ruxolitinib cream was well tolerated and consistent with its known safety profile.
+Added: A Phase 3 study is currently under evaluation.
+Added: We also are developing povorcitinib (formerly INCB54707), which is an oral small molecule selective JAK1 inhibitor.
+Added: Povorcitinib is undergoing evaluation in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), nonsegmental vitiligo, prurigo nodularis (PN), asthma and chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).
+Added: Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
+Added: HS is a chronic skin condition where lesions develop as a result of inflammation and infection of the sweat glands.
+Added: In October 2020, initial results from the clinical program were presented and a randomized Phase 2b trial of povorcitinib was initiated in patients with HS.
+Added: In August 2022, we presented positive results from the Phase 2 trial of povorcitinib in HS.
+Added: In December 2022, we initiated two Phase 3 trials (STOP-HS1 and STOP-HS2) in moderate to severe HS.
+Added: In February 2023, 52-week results from the Phase 2 study evaluating povorcitinib in HS were presented as an oral presentation at the European Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (EHSF) Annual Meeting.
+Added: The data demonstrated that longer-term treatment with povorcitinib 75 mg resulted in sustained and durable efficacy across all treatment arms and that importantly, 22-29% of patients achieved HiSCR100, which is defined as a 100% reduction from baseline in total AN count with no increase from baseline in abscess or draining tunnel count.
+Added: Nonsegmental Vitiligo.
+Added: In March 2023, 36-week results from the Phase 2b study evaluating povorcitinib in patients with extensive nonsegmental vitiligo were presented as an oral late-breaking presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting.
+Added: The data demonstrated that treatment with oral povorcitinib was associated with substantial total body repigmentation in patients with extensive nonsegmental vitiligo, as measured by total Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (T-VASI) scores.
+Added: Specifically, the study met its primary endpoint, and patients receiving povorcitinib experienced statistically superior improvements in T-VASI at Week 24 compared to placebo.
+Added: In October 2023, positive 52-week data from a Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of povorcitinib in adult patients with extensive nonsegmental vitiligo were presented at EADV as a late-breaking oral presentation.
+Added: Results showed that treatment with oral povorcitinib was associated with substantial total body and facial repigmentation across all treatment groups at Week 52 and further reinforces the efficacy profile and potential of povorcitinib as an oral treatment for patients with extensive nonsegmental vitiligo.
+Added: Prurigo Nodularis.
+Added: In October 2023 we announced that the Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose ranging study evaluating the efficacy and safety of povorcitinib in participants with PN had met its primary endpoint.
+Added: A Phase 3 study in PN is being planned.
+Added: Asthma and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria.
+Added: In July 2023, we initiated two Phase 2 trials evaluating povorcitinib in patients with moderate to severe uncontrolled asthma and in chronic spontaneous urticaria.
+Added: IAI and Dermatology Programs Indication and Phase
+Added: Ruxolitinib cream (OPZELURA) 1
+Added: Phase 3 pediatric study (TRuE-AD3)
+Added: Approved in the U.S.
Lichen planus:
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Hidradenitis suppurativa:
−Removed: ruxolitinib cream + NB-UVB (JAK1/JAK2 + phototherapy) Vitiligo:
+Added: Phase 3 being evaluated
+Added: Prurigo nodularis:
+Added: Phase 3 (TRuE-PN1, TRuE-PN2)
+Added: Ruxolitinib cream + UVB
+Added: (JAK1/JAK2 + phototherapy) Vitiligo:
(JAK1) Hidradenitis suppurativa:
−Removed: Phase III (STOP-HS1, STOP-HS2)
+Added: Phase 3 (STOP-HS1, STOP-HS2)
+Added: Phase 3 (STOP-V1, STOP-V2)
Prurigo nodularis:
+Added: Phase 3 in planning
+Added: Chronic spontaneous urticaria:
(anti-IL-15Rβ) Vitiligo:
−Removed: Phase I in preparation
+Added: Phase 1 initiated
Novartis’ rights for ruxolitinib outside of the United States under our Collaboration and License Agreement with Novartis do not include topical administration.
+Added: Earlier-Stage Development Programs in Dermatology
+Added: In November 2022, we acquired Villaris Therapeutics, Inc., an asset-centric biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel antibody therapeutics for vitiligo.
+Added: INCA034460 is a novel, humanized anti-IL-15Rβ monoclonal antibody designed to target and deplete autoreactive tissue resident memory T cells (TRM) that has demonstrated efficacy as a treatment for vitiligo in preclinical models.
+Added: In July 2023, INCA034460 received Investigational New Drug application (IND) clearance and in October 2023, we announced the first patient had been dosed.
Clinical Programs in Other IAI
−Removed: In May 2022, we initiated a Phase II trial evaluating INCB00928 in patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a disorder in which muscle tissue and connective tissue are gradually replaced by bone.
−Removed: The FDA has granted Fast Track designation and orphan drug designation to INCB00928 as a treatment for patients with FOP.
−Removed: Indication and status
−Removed: INCB00928 (ALK2) Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva:
+Added: In May 2022, we initiated a Phase 2 trial evaluating zilurgisertib (INCB00928) in patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a disorder in which muscle tissue and connective tissue are gradually replaced by bone.
+Added: The FDA has granted Fast Track designation and orphan drug designation to zilurgisertib as a treatment for patients with FOP.
+Added: Other IAI Program Indication and Phase
+Added: Zilurgisertib
+Added: (ALK2) Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva:
+Added: Pivotal Phase 2
Collaborative Partnered Programs
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by aberrant or abnormal immune mechanisms that lead to joint inflammation and swelling and, in some patients, the progressive destruction of joints.
−Removed: Rheumatoid arthritis can also affect connective tissue in the skin and organs of the body.
+Added: Rheumatoid arthritis also can affect connective tissue in the skin and organs of the body.
Current rheumatoid arthritis treatments include the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs such as methotrexate, and the newer biological response modifiers that target pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor, implicated in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.
None of these approaches to treatment is curative;
−Removed: therefore, there remains an unmet need for new safe and effective treatment options for these patients.
+Added: therefore, there remains an unmet need for safe and effective treatment options for these patients.
Rheumatoid arthritis is estimated to affect about 1% of the world’s population.
−Removed: The Phase III program of baricitinib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis incorporated all three rheumatoid arthritis populations (methotrexate naïve, biologic naïve, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor inadequate responders);
+Added: The Phase 3 program of baricitinib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis incorporated all three rheumatoid arthritis populations (methotrexate naïve, biologic naïve, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor inadequate responders);
used event rates to fully power the baricitinib program for structural comparison and non-inferiority vs.
and evaluated patient-reported outcomes.
−Removed: All four Phase III trials met their respective primary endpoints.
−Removed: In January 2016, Lilly submitted an NDA to the FDA and an MAA to the EMA for baricitinib as treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
+Added: All four Phase 3 trials met their respective primary endpoints.
+Added: In January 2016, Lilly submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA and an MAA to the EMA for baricitinib as treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
In February 2017, we and Lilly announced that the European Commission approved baricitinib as OLUMIANT for the treatment of moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients who have responded inadequately to, or who are intolerant to, one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).
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Atopic Dermatitis.
−Removed: Lilly has conducted a Phase IIa trial and a Phase III program to evaluate the safety and efficacy of baricitinib in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
+Added: Lilly has conducted a Phase 2a trial and a Phase 3 program to evaluate the safety and efficacy of baricitinib in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
The JAK-STAT pathway has been shown to play an essential role in the dysregulation of immune responses in atopic dermatitis.
Therefore, we believe that inhibiting cytokine pathways dependent on JAK1 and JAK2 may lead to positive clinical outcomes in AD.
−Removed: In February 2019, we and Lilly announced that baricitinib met the primary endpoint in BREEZE-AD1 and BREEZE-AD2, two Phase III studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of baricitinib monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe AD and, in August 2019, we and Lilly announced that baricitinib met the primary endpoint in BREEZE-AD7, a Phase III study evaluating the efficacy and safety of baricitinib in combination with standard-of-care topical corticosteroids in patients with moderate-to-severe AD.
+Added: In February 2019, we and Lilly announced that baricitinib met the primary endpoint in BREEZE-AD1 and BREEZE-AD2, two Phase 3 studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of baricitinib monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe AD and, in August 2019, we and Lilly announced that baricitinib met the primary endpoint in BREEZE-AD7, a Phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of baricitinib in combination with standard-of-care topical corticosteroids in patients with moderate-to-severe AD.
In January 2020, we and Lilly announced that baricitinib met the primary endpoint in both BREEZE-AD4 and BREEZE-AD5, the results of which completed the placebo-controlled data program intended to support global registrations.
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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the hair follicles, causing hair loss in patches.
−Removed: In March 2020, Lilly announced that baricitinib received Breakthrough Therapy designation for the treatment of alopecia areata, based on the positive Phase II results of Lilly’s adaptive Phase II/III study BRAVE-AA1.
−Removed: In March 2021, we and Lilly announced positive results from BRAVE-AA2, the Phase III trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of once-daily baricitinib in adults with severe alopecia areata.
−Removed: In April 2021, we and Lilly announced positive results from the Phase III portion of BRAVE-AA1.
+Added: In March 2020, Lilly announced that baricitinib received Breakthrough Therapy designation for the treatment of alopecia areata, based on the positive Phase 2 results of Lilly’s adaptive Phase 2/3 study BRAVE-AA1.
+Added: In March 2021, we and Lilly announced positive results from BRAVE-AA2, the Phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of once-daily baricitinib in adults with severe alopecia areata.
+Added: In April 2021, we and Lilly announced positive results from the Phase 3 portion of BRAVE-AA1.
In September 2021, we and Lilly announced detailed results from BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress (EADV).
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In addition to affecting the skin and joints, it can affect other organs in the body such as the kidneys, the tissue lining the lungs and heart, and the brain.
−Removed: Lilly has conducted a Phase II trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of baricitinib in patients with SLE.
+Added: Lilly has conducted a Phase 2 trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of baricitinib in patients with SLE.
Baricitinib’s activity profile suggests that it inhibits cytokines implicated in SLE such as type I interferon (IFN), type II IFN-γ, IL-6, and IL-23 as well as other cytokines that may have a role in SLE, including granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and IL-12.
−Removed: In January 2022, Lilly announced the discontinuation of the Phase III development program for baricitinib in SLE based on top-line efficacy results from two pivotal Phase III trials (SLE-BRAVE-I and –II).
+Added: In January 2022, Lilly announced the discontinuation of the Phase 3 development program for baricitinib in SLE based on top-line efficacy results from two pivotal Phase 3 trials (SLE-BRAVE-I and –II).
The primary endpoint of SRI-4 response was reached in SLE-BRAVE-I but was not reached in SLE-BRAVE-II and key secondary endpoints were not met in either study.
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In June 2020, we and Novartis announced that the MHLW approved TABRECTA for METex14 mutation-positive advanced and/or recurrent unresectable NSCLC.
−Removed: In April 2022, we and Novartis announced a positive opinion from the CHMP based on data from the Phase II GEOMETRY mono-1 study showing an overall response rate (ORR) of 51.6% in a cohort evaluating second-line patients only and 44% in all previously-treated patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring alterations leading to MET exon 14 skipping.
+Added: In April 2022, we and Novartis announced a positive opinion from the CHMP based on data from the Phase 2 GEOMETRY mono-1 study showing an overall response rate (ORR) of 51.6% in a cohort evaluating second-line patients only and 44% in all previously-treated patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring alterations leading to MET exon 14 skipping.
In June 2022, we and Novartis announced the European Commission approval of capmatinib as TABRECTA as monotherapy treatment of adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring alterations leading to mesenchymal-epithelial-transition factor gene (MET) exon 14 (METex14) skipping who require systemic therapy following prior treatment with immunotherapy and/or platinum-based chemotherapy.
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Graft-versus-host disease.
−Removed: In March 2022, we and Novartis announced a positive opinion from the CHMP for ruxolitinib in acute and chronic GVHD, based on data from the Phase III REACH2 and REACH3 trials.
+Added: In March 2022, we and Novartis announced a positive opinion from the CHMP for ruxolitinib in acute and chronic GVHD, based on data from the Phase 3 REACH2 and REACH3 trials.
GVHD is a life-threatening complication of stem cell transplants, with no established standard of care in Europe for patients who do not adequately respond to first-line steroid treatment.
−Removed: In May 2022, we and Novartis announced the EC approval of ruxolitinib as JAKAVI for the treatment of acute or chronic GVHD in patients aged 12 years and older who have inadequate response to corticosteroids or other systemic therapies.
−Removed: Indication and status
−Removed: baricitinib (JAK1/JAK2) 1
−Removed: Atopic dermatitis:
+Added: In May 2022, we and Novartis announced the European Commission approval of ruxolitinib as JAKAVI for the treatment of acute or chronic GVHD in patients aged 12 years and older who have inadequate response to corticosteroids or other systemic therapies.
+Added: In August 2023, Novartis announced that JAKAVI had been approved in Japan for use in graft-versus-host disease after hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
+Added: Partnered Programs Indication and Phase
+Added: Ruxolitinib (JAKAVI) 1
+Added: Acute and chronic GVHD:
Approved in Europe and Japan
−Removed: Severe alopecia areata:
−Removed: approved in the United States, Europe and Japan
−Removed: capmatinib (MET) 2
+Added: Baricitinib (OLUMIANT) 2
+Added: Approved in Europe and Japan
+Added: Severe alopecia areata (AA):
+Added: Approved in the U.S., Europe and Japan
+Added: Capmatinib (TABRECTA) 3
NSCLC (with MET exon 14 skipping mutations):
−Removed: approved in the United States, Europe and Japan
−Removed: ruxolitinib (JAK1/JAK2) 3
−Removed: Acute and chronic GVHD:
−Removed: approved in Europe;
−Removed: J-NDA under review
+Added: Approved in the U.S., Europe and Japan
+Added: ruxolitinib licensed to Novartis outside of the United States for use in hematology and oncology excluding topical administration.
baricitinib licensed to Lilly.
capmatinib licensed to Novartis.
−Removed: ruxolitinib licensed to Novartis ex-US for use in hematology and oncology excluding topical administration.
License Agreements and Business Relationships
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Below is a brief description of our significant business relationships and collaborations and related license agreements that expand our pipeline and provide us with certain rights to existing and potential new products and technologies.
−Removed: Additional information regarding our collaboration agreements, including their financial and accounting impact on our business and results of operations, can be found in Note 7 of notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this report.
+Added: Additional information regarding our collaboration agreements, including their financial and accounting impact on our business and results of operations, can be found at Note 7 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Out-License Agreements
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In May 2020, we amended our agreement with Lilly to enable Lilly to commercialize baricitinib for the treatment of COVID-19.
−Removed: In December 2018, we entered into a Research Collaboration and Licensing Agreement with Innovent Biologics, Inc.
−Removed: Under the terms of this agreement, Innovent received exclusive development and commercialization rights to pemigatinib and our clinical-stage product candidate parsaclisib in hematology and oncology indications in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
−Removed: In August 2021, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with a subsidiary of InnoCare Pharma Limited.
−Removed: Under the terms of this agreement, InnoCare’s subsidiary received development and exclusive commercialization rights to tafasitamab in hematology and oncology in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
−Removed: In April 2022, we entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement with Maruho Co., Ltd.
−Removed: Under the terms of this agreement, Maruho received development, manufacturing and exclusive commercialization rights to ruxolitinib cream, and other potential future topical formulations of ruxolitinib, in autoimmune and inflammatory dermatologic diseases in Japan.
−Removed: CMS Aesthetics Limited
−Removed: In December 2022, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with CMS Aesthetics Limited, a subsidiary of China Medical System Holdings Limited.
−Removed: Under the terms of the agreement, CMS received an exclusive license to develop and commercialize, and a non-exclusive license to manufacture, ruxolitinib cream, and potentially other future topical formulations of ruxolitinib, in autoimmune and inflammatory dermatologic diseases, including vitiligo and atopic dermatitis, for patients in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
In-License Agreements
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Under this agreement, the parties have agreed to collaborate on the discovery of novel immuno-therapeutics using Agenus’ antibody discovery platforms.
−Removed: In December 2016, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with Merus.
−Removed: Under this agreement, which became effective in January 2017, the parties have agreed to collaborate with respect to the research, discovery and development of bispecific antibodies utilizing Merus’ technology platform.
−Removed: The collaboration encompasses up to eleven independent programs.
−Removed: In January 2022, we decided to opt-out of the continued development of MCLA-145, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-L1 and CD137.
−Removed: We continue to collaborate with Merus and leverage the Merus platform to develop a pipeline of novel agents, as we continue to hold worldwide exclusive development and commercialization rights to up to ten additional programs.
In October 2017, we entered into a Global Collaboration and License Agreement with MacroGenics.
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MacroGenics has retained the right to develop and commercialize, at its cost and expense, its pipeline assets in combination with INCMGA0012.
−Removed: In January 2018, we entered into a Target Discovery, Research Collaboration and Option Agreement with Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
−Removed: Under this agreement, Syros will use its proprietary gene control platform to identify novel therapeutic targets with a focus in myeloproliferative neoplasms and we have received options to obtain exclusive worldwide rights to intellectual property resulting from the collaboration for up to seven validated targets.
−Removed: We will have exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize any therapies under the collaboration that modulate those validated targets.
−Removed: In January 2020, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with MorphoSys AG and MorphoSys US Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MorphoSys AG, covering the worldwide development and commercialization of MOR208 (tafasitamab), an investigational Fc engineered monoclonal antibody directed against the target molecule CD19.
−Removed: Under the terms of this agreement, we received exclusive commercialization rights outside of the United States, and MorphoSys and we have co-commercialization rights in the United States, with respect to tafasitamab.
+Added: In December 2016, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with Merus.
+Added: Under this agreement, which became effective in January 2017, the parties have agreed to collaborate with respect to the research, discovery and development of bispecific antibodies utilizing Merus’ technology platform.
+Added: The collaboration encompasses up to ten independent programs.
In September 2021, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with Syndax covering the worldwide development and commercialization of SNDX-6352 (axatilimab), Syndax’s anti-CSF-1R monoclonal antibody.
−Removed: In March 2021, axatilimab was granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA for the treatment of chronic GVHD and a second designation in April 2021 for treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
−Removed: Under the terms of this agreement, we received exclusive commercialization rights outside of the United States, and Syndax has co-commercialization rights in the United States with respect to axatilimab.
+Added: Axatilimab was granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA in March 2021 for the treatment of chronic GVHD and again in April 2021 for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
+Added: Under the terms of this agreement, we received exclusive commercialization rights to axatilimab outside of the United States, and co-commercialization rights in the United States.
Incyte’s Approach to Drug Discovery and Development
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We augment these capabilities through collaborations with academic and contract laboratory resources with relevant expertise.
−Removed: Driven by a target- and pathway-centric discovery process, our pipeline has grown and is currently focused primarily in targeted oncology.
+Added: Driven by a target- and pathway-centric discovery process, our pipeline has grown and is currently focused primarily in targeted oncology and dermatology.
We conduct a limited number of discovery programs in parallel at any one time.
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Our strategy is to develop and commercialize compounds that we have internally discovered or have acquired rights to in the markets where we believe that a company of our size can successfully compete.
−Removed: We currently commercialize four compounds in the United States, three in Europe and one in Japan.
+Added: We currently commercialize five compounds in the United States, three in Europe and one in Japan.
These commercialized products are sold to specialty and retail pharmacies, specialty distributors and wholesalers in the United States in addition to retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, distributors and an exclusive wholesaler outside of the United States.
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Granted and pending (2032)
−Removed: parsaclisib (PI3Kδ) Granted and pending (2033) 4
−Removed: Granted and pending (2032) 4
−Removed: Granted and pending (2032) 4
pemigatinib (FGFR) Granted and pending (2035) 5
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Granted and pending (2034) 4
+Added: povorcitinib (JAK) Granted and pending (2034) 4
+Added: Granted and pending (2034) 4
+Added: Granted and pending (2034) 4
Ruxolitinib cream formulation patents are issued in the United States, European Union and Japan with anticipated expiration dates of 2031 in each jurisdiction.
This does not include patent term extensions which we plan to seek upon further regulatory approval.
−Removed: I n late 2022, we received an issued patent and allowed claims to the treatments of atopic dermatitis and vitiligo, respectively, with anticipated expiration dates of 2040.
+Added: Patents are issued in the United States to the treatments of atopic dermatitis and vitiligo with expiration dates of 2040.
Once-a-day (QD) ruxolitinib formulation patents are issued in the United States, the European Union and Japan, with anticipated expiration dates of 2033 in each of these jurisdictions, not including patent term extensions that we plan to seek upon regulatory approval.
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Retifanlimab licensed from MacroGenics.
−Removed: Tafasitamab licensed from MorphoSys.
+Added: Tafasitamab and its composition of matter patents licensed from Xencor, Inc..
Axatilimab licensed from Syndax.
Ruxolitinib phosphate salt patents are issued in the United States, European Union and Japan with anticipated expiration dates of late-2028 in the United States and mid-2028 in the European Union and Japan, not including patent term extensions.
+Added: We have applied for patent term extension in the United States.
+Added: We likewise plan to seek supplementary protection certificates (SPC) in the European Union and patent term extension in Japan following approval by the respective regulatory authorities.
Patents extend for varying periods according to the date of patent filing or grant and the legal term of patents in the various countries where patent protection is obtained.
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We may seek to license rights relating to technologies, drug candidates or drug products in connection with our drug discovery and development programs and commercialization activities.
−Removed: Under these licenses, such as our licenses from Agenus, ARIAD/Takeda, MacroGenics, MorphoSys, Merus, and Syndax, we may be required to pay up-front fees, license fees, milestone payments and royalties on sales of future products.
+Added: Under these licenses, such as our licenses from Agenus, ARIAD/Takeda, MacroGenics, Merus, and Syndax, we may be required to pay up-front fees, license fees, milestone payments and royalties on sales of future products.
Although we believe our rights under patents and patent applications provide a competitive advantage, the patent positions of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are highly uncertain and involve complex legal and factual questions.
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Our drug discovery, development and commercialization activities face, and will continue to face, intense competition from organizations such as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as academic and research institutions and government agencies.
−Removed: We face significant competition from organizations, particularly fully integrated pharmaceutical companies, that are pursuing pharmaceuticals that are competitive with JAKAFI, ICLUSIG, PEMAZYRE, MONJUVI/MINJUVI, OPZELURA and our drug candidates.
+Added: We face significant competition from organizations, particularly fully integrated pharmaceutical companies, that are pursuing pharmaceuticals that are competitive with JAKAFI, ICLUSIG, PEMAZYRE, MONJUVI/MINJUVI, OPZELURA, ZYNYZ and our drug candidates.
Many companies and institutions, either alone or together with their collaborative partners, have substantially greater financial resources, larger drug discovery, development and commercial staffs and significantly greater experience than we do in:
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• manufacturing, marketing, distributing and selling products.
−Removed: Accordingly, our competitors may succeed in obtaining patent protection, receiving FDA and other regulatory approval or commercializing products that compete with JAKAFI, ICLUSIG, PEMAZYRE, MONJUVI/MINJUVI, OPZELURA or our drug candidates.
+Added: Accordingly, our competitors may succeed in obtaining patent protection, receiving FDA and other regulatory approval or commercializing products that compete with JAKAFI, ICLUSIG, PEMAZYRE, MONJUVI/MINJUVI, OPZELURA, ZYNYZ or our drug candidates.
In addition, any drug candidate that we successfully develop may compete with existing therapies that have long histories of safe and effective use.
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Clinical trials typically are conducted in three sequential phases, but the phases may overlap or be combined.
−Removed: Phase I usually involves the initial introduction of the investigational drug into healthy volunteers to evaluate its safety, dosage tolerance, absorption, metabolism, distribution and excretion.
−Removed: Phase II usually involves clinical trials in a limited patient population to evaluate dosage tolerance and optimal dosage, identify possible adverse effects and safety risks, and evaluate and gain preliminary evidence of the efficacy of the drug for specific indications.
−Removed: Phase III clinical trials usually further evaluate clinical efficacy and safety by testing the drug in its final form in an expanded patient population, providing statistical evidence of efficacy and safety, and providing an adequate basis for labeling.
−Removed: We cannot guarantee that Phase I, Phase II or Phase III testing will be completed successfully within any specified period of time, if at all.
+Added: Phase 1 usually involves the initial introduction of the investigational drug into healthy volunteers to evaluate its safety, dosage tolerance, absorption, metabolism, distribution and excretion.
+Added: Phase 2 usually involves clinical trials in a limited patient population to evaluate dosage tolerance and optimal dosage, identify possible adverse effects and safety risks, and evaluate and gain preliminary evidence of the efficacy of the drug for specific indications.
+Added: Phase 3 clinical trials usually further evaluate clinical efficacy and safety by testing the drug in its final form in an expanded patient population, providing statistical evidence of efficacy and safety, and providing an adequate basis for labeling.
+Added: We cannot guarantee that Phase 1, Phase 2 or Phase 3 testing will be completed successfully within any specified period of time, if at all.
Furthermore, we, the IRB, or the FDA may suspend clinical trials at any time on various grounds, including a finding that the subjects or patients are being exposed to an unacceptable health risk.
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Under the SPA procedure, a sponsor may seek the FDA’s agreement on the design and size of a clinical trial intended to form the primary basis of an effectiveness claim.
−Removed: If the FDA agrees in writing, its agreement may not be changed after the trial begins, except when agreed by FDA or in limited circumstances, such as when a substantial scientific issue essential to determining the safety and effectiveness of a drug candidate is identified after a Phase III clinical trial is commenced and agreement is obtained with the FDA.
+Added: If the FDA agrees in writing, its agreement may not be changed after the trial begins, except when agreed by FDA or in limited circumstances, such as when a substantial scientific issue essential to determining the safety and effectiveness of a drug candidate is identified after a Phase 3 clinical trial is commenced and agreement is obtained with the FDA.
If the outcome of the trial is successful, the sponsor will ordinarily be able to rely on it as the primary basis for approval with respect to effectiveness.
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The FDA is not obligated to approve an NDA or BLA as a result of an SPA agreement, even if the clinical outcome is positive.
−Removed: Even after initial FDA approval has been obtained, post-approval trials, or Phase IV studies, may be required to provide additional data, and will be required to obtain approval for the sale of a product as a treatment for a clinical indication other than that for which the product was initially tested and approved.
+Added: Even after initial FDA approval has been obtained, post-approval trials, or Phase 4 studies, may be required to provide additional data, and will be required to obtain approval for the sale of a product as a treatment for a clinical indication other than that for which the product was initially tested and approved.
Also, the FDA will require post-approval safety reporting to monitor the side effects of the drug.
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The manufacturing process for pharmaceutical products is highly regulated and regulators may shut down manufacturing facilities that they believe do not comply with regulations.
−Removed: Discovery of previously unknown problems with a product, manufacturer or facility may result in restrictions on the product, manufacturer or facility, including costly recalls or withdrawal of the product from the market.
+Added: Discovery of previously unknown problems with a product, manufacturer or facility may result in restrictions on the product, manufacturer or facility, including recalls or withdrawal of the product from the market.
Manufacturing facilities are always subject to inspection by the applicable regulatory authorities.
−Removed: We and our third-party manufacturers are subject to current Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP, which are extensive regulations governing manufacturing processes, including but not limited to stability testing, record keeping and quality standards as defined by the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use, or ICH, FDA and the European Medicines Agency.
+Added: We and our third-party manufacturers are subject to current Good Manufacturing Practices, or cGMP's, which are extensive regulations governing manufacturing processes and controls, including but not limited to release and stability testing, record keeping and quality standards as defined by FDA 21CFR, parts 210 and 211, the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use, or ICH, and the European Medicines Agency.
Similar regulations are in effect in other countries.
Manufacturing facilities are subject to inspection by the applicable regulatory authorities and are subject to manufacturing licenses where applicable.
−Removed: These facilities, whether our own or our contract manufacturers, must be inspected before we can use them in commercial manufacturing of our related products.
−Removed: We or our contract manufacturers may not be able to comply with applicable GMP and FDA or other regulatory requirements.
−Removed: If we or our contract manufacturers fail to comply, we or our contract manufacturers may be subject to legal or regulatory action, such as suspension of manufacturing license, seizure of product, or voluntary recall of product.
−Removed: Furthermore, continued compliance with applicable GMP will require continual expenditure of time, money and effort on the part of us or our contract manufacturers in the areas of production and quality control and record keeping and reporting, in order to ensure full compliance.
+Added: These facilities, whether our own or our contract manufacturers, may be inspected before we can use them in commercial manufacturing of our related products.
+Added: We or our contract manufacturers must be able to comply with all applicable cGMP's and FDA or other regulatory requirements.
+Added: If we or our contract manufacturers fail to comply, we or our contract manufacturers may be subject to legal or regulatory action, such as suspension of manufacturing license(s), seizure of product, or voluntary recall of product.
+Added: Furthermore, continued compliance with applicable GMP will require continual expenditure of time, money and effort on the part of the Company or our contract manufacturers in the areas of production and quality control and record keeping and reporting, in order to ensure full compliance.
Post-Approval Regulation
−Removed: Any products manufactured or distributed by us pursuant to FDA approvals are subject to pervasive and continuing regulation by the FDA, including record-keeping requirements, reporting of adverse experiences with the drug and other reporting, advertising and promotion restrictions.
−Removed: The FDA’s rules for advertising and promotion require, among other things, that our promotion be fairly balanced and adequately substantiated by clinical studies, and that we not promote our products for unapproved uses.
−Removed: We must also submit appropriate new and supplemental applications and obtain FDA approval for certain changes to the approved product, product labeling or manufacturing process.
+Added: Any products manufactured or distributed by the Company pursuant to FDA approvals are subject to pervasive and continuing regulation by the FDA, including record-keeping requirements, reporting of adverse experiences with the drug and other reporting, advertising and promotion restrictions.
+Added: The FDA’s rules for advertising and promotion require, among other things, that our promotion be fairly balanced and adequately substantiated by clinical studies, and that we do not promote our products for unapproved uses.
+Added: We must also submit appropriate new and supplemental applications and obtain FDA approval for certain changes to the approved product, product labeling or manufacturing process or controls.
On its own initiative, the FDA may require changes to the labeling of an approved drug if it becomes aware of new safety information that the agency believes should be included in the approved drug’s labeling.
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In addition to inspections related to manufacturing, we are subject to periodic unannounced inspections by the FDA and other regulatory bodies related to the other regulatory requirements that apply to marketed drugs manufactured or distributed by us.
−Removed: The FDA also may conduct periodic inspections regarding our review and reporting of adverse events, or related to compliance with the requirements of the PDMA concerning the handling of drug samples.
−Removed: When the FDA conducts an inspection, the inspectors will identify any deficiencies they believe exist in the form of a notice of inspectional observations.
+Added: The FDA also may conduct periodic inspections regarding our review and reporting of adverse events, or those related to compliance with the requirements of the PDMA concerning the handling of drug samples.
+Added: When the FDA conducts an inspection, the inspectors may identify any deficiencies they believe exist in the form of a notice of inspectional observations.
The observations may be more or less significant.
If we receive a notice of inspectional observations, we likely will be required to respond in writing, and may be required to undertake corrective and preventive actions in order to address the FDA’s concerns.
−Removed: There are a variety of state laws and regulations that apply in the states or localities where JAKAFI and our drug candidates are or may be marketed.
+Added: There are a variety of state laws and regulations that apply in the states or localities where JAKAFI and our new drug candidates are or may be marketed.
For example, we must comply with state laws that require the registration of manufacturers and wholesale distributors of pharmaceutical products in that state, including, in certain states, manufacturers and distributors who ship products into the state even if such manufacturers or distributors have no place of business within the state.
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Foreign Regulation
−Removed: Outside the United States, our ability to market a product is contingent upon receiving a marketing authorization from the appropriate regulatory authorities.
+Added: Outside the United States, our ability to market a product is contingent upon receiving a marketing authorization from the appropriate regulatory authorities in specific regions or countries.
The requirements governing the conduct of clinical trials, marketing authorization, pricing and reimbursement vary widely from country to country.
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To obtain regulatory approval of an investigational drug under EU regulatory systems, we must submit a marketing authorization application (MAA).
−Removed: This application is similar to the NDA in the United States, with the exception of, among other things, regional and/or country-specific document requirements.
+Added: This application is similar to the NDA or BLA in the United States, with the exception of, among other things, regional and/or country-specific document requirements.
Drugs can be authorized in the EU by using the centralized, mutual recognition, decentralized or national authorization procedures described below.
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Our manufacturing strategy is to contract with third parties to manufacture the raw materials, our active pharmaceutical ingredients, or API, and finished dosage form for clinical and commercial uses.
−Removed: We currently do not operate manufacturing facilities for clinical or commercial production of JAKAFI, ICLUSIG, PEMAZYRE, OPZELURA and MONJUVI/MINJUVI or our drug candidates.
+Added: We currently do not operate manufacturing facilities for clinical or commercial production of JAKAFI, ICLUSIG, PEMAZYRE, OPZELURA, MONJUVI/MINJUVI and ZYNYZ or our drug candidates.
As such, we expect to continue to rely on third parties for the manufacture of commercial supplies of the raw materials, API and finished drug product for drugs that we successfully develop and are approved for commercial sale.
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In July 2018, we purchased land located in Yverdon, Switzerland, for construction of a large molecule production facility to manufacture biologic drug substances for our drug candidates.
−Removed: Construction activity commenced in July 2018, and inspection from competent authorities was finalized in March 2022, and in June 2022 Swissmedic authorities granted the GMP drug manufacturing license for this facility.
+Added: Construction activity commenced in July 2018, and in June 2022 Swissmedic authorities granted the GMP drug manufacturing license for this facility.
The Yverdon facility started to manufacture MONJUVI/MINJUVI drug substance during the fourth quarter of 2022.
−Removed: The drug substance will be usable in patients after regulatory approval, which is currently expected in the first quarter of 2024 for the European market and in the fourth quarter of 2024 in the U.S.
+Added: The drug substance will be usable in patients after regulatory approval, which is currently expected in the first quarter of 2024 for the European market and in the first quarter of 2025 in the United States.
Manufacturing of our Products
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Establishing and managing the supply chain requires a significant financial commitment and the creation and maintenance of numerous third-party contractual relationships.
−Removed: We contract with third parties to manufacture JAKAFI, ICLUSIG, PEMAZYRE, OPZELURA and our drug candidates for clinical and commercial purposes.
−Removed: Our collaborator MorphoSys is currently responsible for sourcing manufacturing of MONJUVI/MINJUVI.
+Added: We contract with third parties to manufacture JAKAFI, ICLUSIG, MONJUVI/MINJUVI, PEMAZYRE, OPZELURA, ZYNYZ and our drug candidates for clinical and commercial purposes.
Third-party manufacturers supply raw materials, and other third-party manufacturers convert these raw materials into API or convert the API into final dosage form.
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If any of these single source suppliers were to become unable or unwilling to supply us with API or finished product that complies with applicable regulatory requirements, we could incur significant delays in our clinical trials or interruption of commercial supply which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
−Removed: Similar risks apply to our supply of MONJUVI/MINJUVI under our collaboration with MorphoSys.
We have established a quality assurance program intended to ensure that our third-party manufacturers and service providers produce materials and provide services, as applicable, in accordance with the FDA and EMA’s current Good Manufacturing Practices and other applicable regulations.
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As a result, an international trade dispute between China and the United States or any other actions by the Chinese government that would limit or prevent Chinese companies from supplying these materials would adversely affect our ability to manufacture and supply our products to meet market needs and have a material and adverse effect on our operating results.
+Added: We are currently in the process of qualifying additional European suppliers to reduce the dependency of our key raw materials on Chinese-based suppliers.
Human Capital
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Working collaboratively is of the utmost importance as we aim to change the treatment landscape for patients with cancer and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
−Removed: It is our goal to conduct business in a manner that does not compromise the health of people nor the state of the environment.
+Added: It is our goal to conduct business in a manner that does not compromise the health of people or the state of the environment.
It is our policy to comply with all applicable environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulatory requirements and seek to continually improve our EHS management systems.
−Removed: A strong safety culture is a fundamental part of how we work, and our philosophy is that everyone at Incyte has a responsibility to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace with a goal to reduce risk and prevent injuries.
+Added: A strong safety culture is a fundamental part of how we work, and our philosophy is that everyone at Incyte has a responsibility to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace to reduce risk and prevent injuries.
We appreciate one another’s differences and strengths and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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At Incyte, we prohibit retaliation in all forms and are committed to encouraging a culture where employees can freely ask questions and raise concerns.
−Removed: Our management team makes themselves available to all employees and quarterly global Town Hall events allow for open question and answer dialogue.
+Added: Our management team makes themselves available to all employees and quarterly global Town Hall events allow for an open question-and-answer dialogue.
We believe that creative solutions are best achieved by diverse teams working together, and inclusion is therefore essential to Incyte.
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We have continued to expand our recruitment searches to include organizations and websites dedicated to Black candidates.
−Removed: We post all of our open positions on the Historically Black Colleges and Universities career pages and participate in diversity career fairs with national organizations such as National Black MBA Association and National Sales Network in order to expand our recruitment reach.
−Removed: As part of our ESG goals in our 2022 incentive compensation plan, we also introduced a goal of ensuring that a minimum rate of 70% of all open positions being recruited in the United States have at least one Black or Hispanic candidate represented in the candidate pool.
+Added: We post all of our open positions on the Historically Black Colleges and Universities career pages and participate in diversity career fairs with national organizations such as the National Black MBA Association, National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBBChE) and National Sales Network to expand our recruitment reach.
+Added: As part of our ESG goals in our 2023 incentive compensation plan, we aspire to ensuring that a minimum rate of 75% of all open positions being recruited in the United States have at least one Black or Hispanic candidate represented in the candidate pool.
We offer what we believe is a competitive compensation package, which allows 100% of global Incyte employees to participate in our annual incentive compensation plan as well as annual equity-based grants.
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Among our employees, 1,152 are in research and development, 215 in medical affairs, 783 in sales and marketing and 374 in operations support and administrative positions.
−Removed: Geographically, 72% of our employees were based in the United States and Canada, 25% in Europe and 3% employees were based in Asia.
−Removed: In terms of gender diversity, 52% are female and 48% are male.
+Added: Geographically, 72% of our employees were based in the United States and Canada, 25% in Europe and 3% in Asia.
+Added: In terms of gender diversity, 1,301 are female, 1,216 are male and seven are non-binary/prefer not to say.
Our employees in Belgium and Spain are covered by collective agreements, and management considers relations with our employees to be good.
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Compared sentence by sentence after normalising whitespace, quotation marks, case and digits, so re-formatting and restated figures do not read as changed language. Wording changes appear as one removal and one addition. The current filing and the prior one are authoritative.