Aster DM Healthcare was represented by Rahul Kadavakolu, Group Chief Marketing Officer, while Boehringer Ingelheim was represented by Ousama Alhaj, General Manager and Head of Human Pharma for the Near East and UAE, alongside Ghaleb Al Ahdab, Head of Public and Government Affairs for the Near East and UAE.
Under the partnership, the two organizations will work together to enhance HMC’s Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), strengthen research expertise, and develop initiatives that support the continued growth of Qatar’s healthcare sector.
Jascayd acts as the first phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B) inhibitor approved for these indications, offering both antifibrotic and immunomodulatory activity.
The new Computational Innovation site will focus on using advanced data science to better understand disease biology and identify biological mechanisms with a higher likelihood of success in drug development.
The Phase Ib/II trial will assess safety, tolerability, and early signs of clinical activity. Researchers will combine Boehringer Ingelheim’s investigational T-cell engager, obrixtamig, with Zai Lab’s antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), zocilurtatug pelitecan (zoci).
Sitryx stands to receive development, regulatory, and commercialization milestone payments exceeding USD 500 million, alongside tiered royalties on future sales if any drug from the partnership reaches the market.
She will oversee the pharmaceutical company’s operations across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Maldives while joining the Board of Boehringer Ingelheim India.