Simcere Pharmaceutical Group is an emerging leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing pharmaceutical products in China. It has over 3,000 sales reps covering over 3,000 hospitals and 70,000 retail pharmacies. Simcere focuses on five therapeutic areas and has differentiated products with market leadership in oncology and neuroscience. It has strong R&D capabilities and pursues an externalization strategy through licensing, collaborations, and acquisitions to develop a sustainable pipeline.
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3. Company Snapshot
Publicly listed on NYSE, with highest standard of corporate compliance and transparency
~3000 sales reps and 1,500 distributors, covering over 3,000 hospitals and 70,000 retail
pharmacies
Leading R&D capabilities in China ranging from early stage discovery to clinical operations
8 GMP facilities supporting small molecule, biologics, and vaccine manufacturing
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4. A Leader in China’s Pharmaceutical
Industry
Revenue (M, RMB)
2,500
Ranking:
2141
2,000
1850
#21 in Net Profit in
1741 China
healthcare
1,500 industry*
1369
#7 among the Top
1,000 951 20 most
competitive
737
public listed
564
466
healthcare
500
304
companies in
China
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
* 2009 Chinese Medical Statistical Yearbook by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of PRC
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5. Key Strategy
Focus on five therapeutic areas in the mid to high-end markets
Oncology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Inflammation, and Infectious
Disease
Leveraged on deep channel penetration and branding advantage to
expand generic market
Strengthening in-house R&D capabilities and cross boarder
collaboration to develop products quickly and effectively
Executing Our Product-Oriented M&A Strategy
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6. Differentiated Products with Market Leadership in
Oncology and CNS
Therapeutic Area Brand Name Product
Endu Proprietary recombinant human endostatin injection, NSCLC
Jiebaishu Nedaplatin injection
Oncology Sinofuan 5FU sustained release implant
Jiebaili Pemetrexed
Lowvo Palonosetron
Neuroscience Bicun/Yidasheng Edaravone injection, ischemic stroke
Xinta Levamlodipine besylate tablets, hypertension
Cardiovascular
Shufutan Rotuvastain generics, hyperlipidemia
Infectious Disease Anxin Biapenem injection, bacterial infection
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Yingtaiqing Diclofenac sodium delayed release capsules , arthritis pain
nflammation
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7. Strong Commercial Muscle and Deep Channel
Penetration
Proven Ability To Quickly
- Select and Position Product - Generate Strong Sales - Build Up Brand and Loyalty
• Collaborating with distributors who have direct selling to the end customers
• Continuing to build up our well trained professional sales team
• Cooperating with nation wide top drug store chains
• Seeking opportunities to leverage on the healthcare reform
Large field force with broad geographical reach
Over 3,000 hospitals Over 70,000 retail
pharmacies
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9. With Increasing Focus on Novel Products
Category Contribution to Revenue
2005 2006 2007 2008
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10. Endu: Proprietary Molecular Targeted
Therapy for NSCLC
rh-Endostatin with nine
additional AAs at the N-
terminus (Endostar)
Stable at low pH (2.5) and at
high temperature (100 ℃)
Solubility: >15 mg/ml
Shelf life: 18 months at 4 ℃
Manufactured in E. coli
Large-scale inclusion body
refolding
0.5 mg/ml, with >50% Endostatin Endu(Endostar)
recovery
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11. Pipeline Overview
Therapeutic Status
Key Product
Areas Candidate Lead Lead Pre-
IND
Phase Phase Phase New Drug
Discovery Optimization clinical I II III Application
Inflammation Iguratimod tablets Approved
Oncology Oxaliplatin
Oncology Endu combined with NP Therapy
Cardiovascular rh-RGD-Hirudin for injection
Oncology Bendamustine for injection
Cardiovascular Oral fixed dose combination of
amlodipine & irbesartan
SIM-0930 (protein tyrosine kinase
Oncology
inhibitor)
Oncology
SIM6802 (protein tyrosine kinase IND approved
inhibitor)
SIM010603 (protein tyrosine
Oncology
kinase inhibitor)
Oncology SIMBD0801 (MAb)
Cerebrovascular SIM071201
Oncology SIM0710 (PEG-Endostar injection)
Onclogy SIM-817378
12. Simcere R&D Organization
Institute of Recombinant
Institute of Institute of Institute of Institute of Proteins R&D
Discovery Chem., Pharm. Shanghai
Discovery Biologics Vaccine Center
Chemistry & Anal. R&D Center
Biology Research Research
Development
Shanghai Yantai
Prof. Xiaojin Yin, Nanjing Nanjing
Nanjing
Nanjing Nanjing
Beijing
SVP
Dr. Peng Wang,
CSO Dept. of Market Dept. of
Institute of Office of Dept. of Regulatory Dept. of
Res. and
Clinical Intellectual Project Affairs Operation &
Business
Research Properties Management HR
Development
Nanjing
Nanjing Nanjing Nanjing Nanjing
Nanjing Beijing
A staff of ~300, located in Nanjing, Shanghai, Beijing and Yantai
PhD: ~20%; MS: ~60%; 25 staff members with Western training/working experience
Ongoing aggressive recruitment of industrial veterans from US in all R&D areas
Nanjing R&D Center: 200,000 sf
7% of total revenues as R&D budget
13. Strong Track Record
Clinical development:
Over 30 successfully completed clinical trials
Endu Ph IV trial completed in Dec. 2009, with >3,000 patients recruited, the largest clinical
study in China history
Regulatory affairs:
Approximately 100 NDAs/ANDAs obtained
Five (5) INDs filed in 2010 alone
A FIH trial in Australia completed
Endu has been re-registered for marketing authorization in 2010: the first in China
New head of Regulatory Affairs, Mr. Bo Xu (a former SFDA reviewer), has been on board
since 2010
~120 patents and patent applications
Over 100 scientific publications
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15. Selected Key Partnerships
Innovative Strategic Partnership Traditional In-Licensing
Joint Venture partnership with Merck (2011): OSI Pharmaceutical (2009):
A transformational deal that cements Simcere’s A small molecule protein kinase inhibitor in Phase I
leadership in branded generics market in China development
A strategic partnership with development, Simcere responsible for development and commercialization
registration, manufacturing and sales capabilities in China
Initial focus on cardiovascular and metabolic OSI responsible for ex-China global development
diseases
R&D strategic partnership with BMS (2010):
Epitomics (2009):
Co-development partnership
A humanized rabbit monoclonal antibody in preclinical
A small molecule oncology compound in preclinical development
development
Simcere responsible for development and commercialization
Simcere responsible for development and in China
commercialization in China
Simcere and Epitomics to share cost of development
BMS has option to resume global development (ex- outside of China
China) after Simcere achieves PoC in man
GSK (2006):
Simcere licensed the rights to develop an authorized generic
version of Relenza in China
Product approved in China in 2010
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16. Key Areas of Partnering Interests
Oncology Flexible deal
Molecular targeted therapies of both small molecules and biologics structures
based on validated or novel mechanism of action Aim to create win-
Cytotoxics differentiated on efficacy and/or tolerability with proof-of- win partnership
concept in man Structure deals to
Early stage opportunities and novel technology platforms that lead to fit partner’s
step change in cancer therapy strategy
Neuroscience Committed to
fostering growth
Cerebrovascular disease treatment and neuroprotectant and sharing
Alzheimer’s Disease – disease-modifying therapies with proof-of- success
concept in man Efficient process
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Identify and
Atherosclerosis, thrombosis, anti-coagulation, anti-platelet, atrial evaluate
fibrillation agents and diabetes opportunity
Infectious Diseases Conduct due
Antibacterias that address bacterial resistance and serious infections diligence and
Antifungals negotiate
agreement
Antivirals – HBV and HCV only
Implement and
Inflammation
manage project,
Rheumatoid Arthritis – disease modifying agents with potential to moving toward
differentiate based on efficacy and/or cost of treatment success
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17. Value Proposition to Partners
Leverage Simcere’s internal R&D capability to develop partner’s asset in
China under the FDA and SFDA requirements
Accelerate clinical trials indications through faster patient enrollment
Generate critical data package to support global development
Leverage Simcere’s powerful commercial platform to achieve rapid and
broad market access
Utilize Simcere’s experience, resources, leadership and homeland
advantage to penetrate the market
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18. Simcere’s Commitment
Clear corporate mandate of externalization
Bring products to address significant unmet medical needs in China
through sourcing global innovations
Commitment to fostering partnership and sharing success
Flexible deal structures
Highest standard of corporate compliance and transparency
Experienced management team with proven track record
World-class R&D leadership team with U.S. industry veterans
Clinical Advisory Board with leading thought leaders in the U.S.
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