Considerations on Clinical Development and Regulatory of the Oversea License-in 
Anti-tumor Drugs

Abstract

With the boom of China's innovative pharmaceutical industry, licensing-in model has gradually become an important research and development model for innovative pharmaceutical companies. The in-licensed drugs at different stages need different research and development (R&D) strategy in China. The pharmaceutical companies take the responsibility to comprehensively collate the oversea clinical data and conduct a detailed analysis of clinical pharmacology, safety, efficacy and ethnic sensitivity. Clinical R&D strategy should be made based on the results of the above data and analysis. We encourage high-quality drugs which fill unmet clinical needs licensed in, and as early as possible, so as to conduct multi-regional clinical trials (MRCTs). The clinical R&D strategy in China is particularly important for the drug’s approval. Guidelines published by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and clinical associations should be followed. Communications about clinical R&D strategy with Center of Drug Evaluation (CDE) are encouraged.

Keywords

• license-in
• anti-tumor drug
• research and development strategy
• bridging study