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Monte Rosa licenses VAV1 degrader MRT-6160 to Novartis for $150M upfront
Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc.
- Novartis gets exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize VAV1 MGDs including MRT-6160.
- $150 million upfront payment; up to $2.1B in development, regulatory, and sales milestones starting at Phase 2.
- Monte Rosa completes ongoing Phase 1 study; Novartis handles all subsequent development from Phase 2 onward.
- Monte Rosa eligible for tiered royalties on ex-U.S. net sales and 30% U.S. profit/loss share from Phase 3 onward.
- Deal validates Monte Rosa's QuEEN discovery engine and extends operational runway; closing subject to HSR clearance.