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Thoughts on Carvykti’s CARTITUDE-4 Meeting Its Primary Endpoint in 2 – 4L MM

On Friday, January 27, JNJ and Legend reported (JNJ’s press release; Legend’s press release) positive topline results from Carvykti’s (BCMA CAR-T) Ph3 CARTITUDE-4 trial in 2 – 4L MM. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how Carvykti’s potential approval timeline in r/r MM compares with key competitor Abecma (BMS / 2seventy’s BCMA CAR-T), while discussing JNJ / Legend’s difficulties in delivering Carvykti to patients.

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Could Carvykti be Approved in 2L MM by 2023? Legend Introduces New γδ CAR-T Program; Updates to Solid Tumor Programs; Thoughts on Legend’s R&D Day 2022

On Monday, October 3, Legend Biotech held their R&D Day (webcast), highlighting Carvykti’s (BCMA CAR-T) LCM initiatives, while providing updates on Legend’s pipeline platforms and programs. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on Carvykti’s ongoing competition with Abecma (BMS’s BCMA CAR-T), while evaluating the strength of Legend’s pipeline compared to its competitors.

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No Carvykti Revenue Disclosed; JNJ Q2 2022 Earnings Call Summary

On Tuesday, July 19, JNJ held their Q2 2022 earnings call (press release / presentation) highlighting Carvykti’s (JNJ / Legend’s BCMA CAR-T) US launch in April 2022, and subsequent EC conditional approval for ≥4L MM in May 2022. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on Carvykti’s potential US and EU launch strategy, while comparing it with key competitor Abecma (BMS’s BCMA CAR-T).

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Autolus’s Obe-cel Receives FDA RMAT Designation; JNJ / Legend Update Carvykti’s HCP Website

On Monday, April 25, 2022, Autolus announced (press release) that the FDA granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation to obe-cel (AUTO1; autologous CD19 CAR-T) for adult r/r B-ALL. On the same day, Carvykti’s (JNJ / Legend’s autologous BCMA CAR-T) HCP website was updated to include onboarded treatment centers and additional product messaging (Carvykti HCP website). Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how RMAT designation may accelerate obe-cel’s regulatory pathway, while analyzing Carvykti’s updated HCP website.

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Carvykti Approved by FDA in R/R MM After Four Lines of Previous Therapy

Following JNJ’s press release, Celltelligence has updated Carvykti’s FDA approval for r/r MM patients having received at least 4 lines of prior therapy. 

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Legend Achieves Two Major Milestone Payments for Carvykti

On Friday, February 11, Legend announced that they have achieved two milestones under their collaboration with JNJ for the development of Carvykti (cilta-cel; BCMA CAR-T), resulting in an aggregate payment of $50M to Legend. Below, Celltelligence guesses which milestones the payments could be related to.

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CARTITUDE-1 and CARTITUDE-2 Study Updates; Carvykti Improves Clinical Outcomes Compared to Real-World Clinical Practice in R/R MM; ASH 2021 Day 3 Legend Investor Event

On Monday, December 13, Legend held their investor event highlighting updated clinical results from Carvykti’s (BCMA CAR-T; cilta-cel) Ph1b/2 CARTITUDE-1 and Ph2 CARTITUDE-2 studies in r/r MM. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on Carvykti’s improved efficacy profile compared to real-world clinical practice (RWCP) in r/r MM, while discussing whether a GSI combination is necessary to improve a BCMA CAR-T’s efficacy.

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JNJ / Legend Files Carvykti in Japan for R/R MM

On Monday, December 6, Legend announced (press release) that they have submitted Carvykti’s NDA (cilta-cel; BCMA CAR-T) to Japan’s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for the treatment of r/r MM. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on a likely approval timeline for Carvkyti in Japan.

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Cilta-cel to be Commercialized as Carvykti Upon FDA Approval; JNJ Highlights Innovative Manufacturing and Supply System for Carvykti; How Quickly Could Carvykti Move Into Earlier Lines? JNJ’s Business Review Event 2021

On Thursday, November 18, JNJ held their Pharmaceutical Business Review 2021 Event (website) revealing cilta-cel’s (BCMA CAR-T) brand name as Carvykti, while commenting on their manufacturing and supply strategy to ensure a strong launch for Carvykti. Additionally, management emphasized their plan to quickly advance Carvykti into earlier lines of treatment. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how JNJ’s manufacturing strategy may ensure a successful launch for Carvykti, while comparing JNJ’s digital platform with key competitors Gilead (Kite) and BMS. Moreover, Celltelligence will comment on the potential challenges JNJ may encounter advancing Carvykti into earlier lines for MM.

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When Could Legend File Cilta-cel in 2L MM? Legend to Submit an NDA to Japan’s PMDA for Cilta-cel in R/R MM by YE 2021; Legend Develops a Novel Tri-Specific CAR-T; Legend Q3 2021 Earnings Summary

On Tuesday, November 16, Legend released their Q3 2021 financial updates (press release) highlighting that enrollment for cilta-cel’s (BCMA CAR-T) Ph3 CARTITUDE-4 study in 2-4L r/r MM has completed, while discussing cilta-cel’s FDA and PMDA regulatory updates. Additionally, management announced the development of LCAR-AIO, a novel tri-specific CD19 x CD20 x CD22 CAR-T for treating B-cell malignancies following CAR-T therapy relapse. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on when Legend / JNJ could potentially file cilta-cel’s sBLA in 2L r/r MM based on data from CARTITUDE-4, while discussing Legend’s novel tri-specific CAR-T and pipeline updates.

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