Medivir enters licensing agreement with Biossil
Medivir has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement, through which Biossil, Inc. will receive global, exclusive development rights for remetinostat, a clinical-stage topical HDAC inhibitor.
Biossil is a Toronto-based AI-native drug developer focused on developing novel therapies for heterogenous diseases with urgent unmet medical needs.
“Agreements, such as the one announced today with Biossil, continue to be a core component of Medivir’s corporate mission and business model,” says Jens Lindberg, Chief Executive Officer of Medivir. “Today’s announcement further exemplifies our focus and commitment to the development and commercialization of innovative treatments for cancer, and we look forward to Biossil’s progress with remetinostat in the clinic and beyond.”
Remetinostat
Remetinostat has shown positive phase 2 data in basal cell carcinoma (BCC) as well as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). The terms of the agreement entitle Medivir, should remetinostat be successfully developed and approved, to receive payments up to a total of approximately USD 60 million, in addition to mid-single digit royalties on future net sales.
Published: October 23, 2025
