Immunocore attracts Lilly in co-co deal
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
Immunocore has locked in its fourth big pharma partner in just over a year – Lilly. Unlike previous deals, Immunocore has managed to retain some co-discovery and co-development rights, making it unique among the company's collaborations. This is likely to be the UK biotech's last deal for a while.
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