Pharma BD Deal Intelligence

Sanofi SA / Translate Bio Inc.

2018 · Licensing/Option · $805M · Complete

Announcement Sentiment
100
Strongly positive
Outcome Score
68
Largely worked — most objectives met.

Sanofi and Translate Bio entered a collaboration and exclusive license to develop mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases. Translate Bio received upfront payments and was eligible for development and commercial milestones totaling up to $805M. The partnership was expanded in 2020 to broadly address infectious diseases. Sanofi subsequently acquired Translate Bio for $3.2B in August 2021.

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