Exelixis is a leading oncology-focused biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of new medicines for difficult-to-treat cancers. The company is best known for its flagship product, CABOMETYX (cabozantinib), a multi-kinase inhibitor that has become a standard of care in several oncology indications. Beyond its commercial success, Exelixis is aggressively expanding its pipeline through internal research and strategic collaborations. The company is focused on next-generation modalities, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and bispecific antibodies, aiming to build a multi-franchise oncology portfolio that addresses significant unmet medical needs.
CLASSIFICATION
Company Type:Biotech
Therapeutic Areas:
Industry:Biotechnology
Sub-Industry:Oncology biotech
SIZE & FINANCIALS
Employees:1001-5000
Revenue:$2.32B
Founded:1994
Ownership:public
Status:operating
FUNDING
Stage:Pre-IPO
Total Raised:$118M
Investors:Symphony Evolution, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
STOCK
Exchange:NASDAQ
Ticker:EXEL
Market Cap:$11.4B
PIPELINE
Stage:Commercial
Lead Drug Stage:Commercial (CABOMETYX); NDA Accepted (Zanzalintinib)
Modalities:Small molecule, ADC, Bispecific antibody
Active Trials:50
Trial Phases:Phase 1: 12 | Phase 2: 25 | Phase 3: 10 | Phase 4: 3
FDA Approvals:3
EMA Approvals:2
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Subsidiaries:Exelixis Plant Sciences (formerly)
Key Partnerships:Ipsen (Commercialization outside US/Japan), Takeda (Commercialization in Japan), Roche/Genentech (COTELLIC and combination trials), Merck (Clinical trial collaborations), Bristol Myers Squibb (Combination trials)
COMPETITION
Position:Leader
Competitors:Pfizer, Merck & Co., Novartis, Bristol Myers Squibb, Agios Pharmaceuticals
LEADERSHIP
Key Executives:
Michael M. Morrissey, Ph.D. - President and CEO
Christopher J. Senner - EVP and CFO
Dana T. Aftab, Ph.D. - EVP, Research and Development
Scientific Founders:Spyridon Artavanis-Tsakonas, Corey Goodman, Gerry Rubin
Board Members:Stelios Papadopoulos (Chair), Maria C. Freire, George Poste, Julie Anne Smith
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