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Abecma Approved in Japan; Can BMS Meet the Increased Manufacturing Demand? Novartis and Pack Health Explore Digital Coaching to Improve Quality of Life Outcomes Following CAR-T Treatment

On Thursday, January 20, BMS announced (press release) that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) approved Abecma (BCMA CAR-T) for the treatment of ≥4L r/r MM. Moreover, a new clinical study evaluating the feasibility of a Digital Health Coaching Program for individuals who have received CAR-T therapy was observed on CT.gov. Of note, Pack Health is the sponsor of the trial with Novartis and Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center appearing as collaborators. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on Abecma’s potential market access in Japan, while commenting on how the current viral vector shortage could limit BMS’s ability to deliver Abecma in Japan.

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Allogene’s FDA Clinical Hold Lifted; JPM 2022 Day 1: BMS, Novartis, JNJ, and Gilead

On Monday, January 10, Allogene (press release) announced that the FDA has lifted the clinical hold on their AlloCAR-T programs. Moreover, on the first day of JPM 2022, Celltelligence covered presentations by BMS (press release / presentation), Novartis (presentation), JNJ (press release), and Gilead (presentation). Below, Celltelligence provides insights and context for each presentation. The following topics are covered below.

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Will Kymriah Receive a CHMP Positive Opinion in R/R FL This Week? Carvykti’s CHMP Opinion Likely to Occur by February 2022; Tecartus and Breyanzi Continue to Experience Delays; December’s CHMP Agenda

On Monday, December 13, the CHMP agenda for December was released. Of note, Kymriah’s (Novartis’s CD19 CAR-T) Type II variation for r/r FL is listed as ‘For Adoption’, while Carvykti (JNJ / Legend’s BCMA CAR-T; cilta-cel) is displayed under the ‘List of outstanding issues (LoOI)’ section. Moreover, Tecartus (Gilead’s / Kite’s CD19 CAR-T) and Breyanzi (BMS’s CD19 CAR-T) were absent from December’s CHMP agenda. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on potential EU approval timelines for Kymriah and Carvykti, while discussing possible causes for Tecartus’s and Breyanzi’s regulatory delays.

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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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Will Yescarta Receive a Positive CHMP Opinion for R/R FL This Week? No Mention of Tecartus or Cilta-cel in November’s CHMP Agenda

On Monday, November 8, the CHMP agenda for November was released. Of note, Yescarta’s (Gilead’s CD19 CAR-T) Type II variation for ≥4L r/r FL is listed as ‘For Adoption’, while no updates were observed for Tecartus (Gilead’s CD19 CAR-T) in r/r adult ALL and cilta-cel (JNJ / Legend’s BCMA CAR-T) in r/r MM. Below, Celltelligence provides likely EU approval timelines for Yescarta, Tecartus, and cilta-cel.

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Cilta-cel US Delay to February 28, 2022

After market close today, November 1, 2021, Legend announced the PDUFA delay for cilta-cel to February 28, 2022, a delay of 3 months from the original action date of November 29, 2021. The news comes on the heels of bullish commentary from Legend’s October 18 R&D day (see previous insight) and JNJ’s Q3 2021 earnings on October 21 (see previous insight).

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BMS’s Breyanzi and Abecma Sales Increase; Could Abecma’s Continued Viral Vector Shortage Favor Cilta-cel’s Upcoming Launch? No Updates on GSK’s Cell Therapy Assets; BMS and GSK Q3 2021 Earnings Call Summaries

On Wednesday, October 27, BMS held their Q3 2021 earnings presentation (press release / presentation) highlighting Breyanzi’s (CD19 CAR-T) and Abecma’s (BCMA CAR-T) continued revenue growth. Furthermore, management commented that Abecma’s vector supply issues may not be fully resolved before H2 2022. On the same day, GSK presented their Q3 2021 financial results (press release / presentation). However, the company did not provide any updates on their cell therapy assets in development.

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JNJ Prepares for Cilta-cel’s Upcoming Approval; Could JNJ’s / Legend’s New Patient-Focused Digital Platform and Sales Force Strategy Position Cilta-cel for a Successful Launch?

On Thursday, October 21, FiercePharma published an article (publication) discussing cilta-cel’s launch strategy with Serge Messerlian, Janssen’s US Oncology President. Messerlian commented on JNJ’s / Legend’s plan to develop a digital platform for cilta-cel (BCMA CAR-T) while confirming that cilta-cel and Darzalex (JNJ’s CD38 antibody for r/r MM; daratumumab) will have separate sales teams. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how JNJ / Legend could leverage Darzalex’s patient-focused digital platform and sales force team to increase patient referrals for cilta-cel upon approval.

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Cilta-cel on Track to Gain FDA Approval in Q4 2021; JNJ Q3 2021 Earnings Call Summary

On Tuesday, October 19, JNJ held their Q3 2021 earnings presentation (press release / presentation) highlighting cilta-cel’s (BCMA CAR-T) anticipated FDA approval by YE 2021. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on cilta-cel’s potential US and EU regulatory timelines.

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New JNJ KLK2 CAR-T (JNJ-75229414) Ph1 Trial in mCRPC Posted; Priti Hegde Joins TCR2 Tx’s Board of Directors

On Thursday, August 26, a new Janssen-sponsored Ph1 trial evaluating JNJ-75229414 (KLK2 CAR-T) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) was observed on CT.gov. On the same day, TCR2 Tx announced (press release) the appointment of Priti Hegde to its Board of Directors. Below, Celltelligence provides further details on JNJ-75229414’s clinical trial, the potential challenges JNJ (Janssen) may encounter targeting a solid tumor indication, how a CAR-T product could fit into JNJ’s prostate portfolio, and how Priti Hegde’s appointment could accelerate TCR2 Tx’s development of TRuC-T cells.

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