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Oncology Pipeline
Let’s investigate
2-10-2015
Boehringer Ingelheim: A Brief History1885–1948: Innovative beginning
1885Albert Boehringer buys a small tartaricacid factory in Ingelheim, Germany; initially with 28 employees
1948–1988: Going global
1948 European subsidiaries established
1957 First overseas subsidiary set up in Latin America (Brazil)
1961 Nippon Boehringer Ingelheim established in Japan
1971 USA subsidiary founded in Ridgefield, Connecticut
1988–present: Value through innovation
2015
BI is one of the world’s 20 leading pharmaceutical companies operating with 142 affiliates worldwide and more than 47,400 employees
Factory site in Ingelheim, Germany, 1907
Headquarters in Ingelheim, Germany, 2015
Boehringer Ingelheim: Our Innovation Milestones1885–1948: Innovative beginning
1885 Albert Boehringer becomes a pioneer of large-scale biotech production by using bacteria to produce lactic acid
1917 First Scientific Department set up in Ingelheim
1941 Introduction of highly innovative Aludrin® for asthma treatment
1948–1988: Going global
1985 Institute for Molecular Pathology founded in Vienna (Austria) as a joint venture with Genentech, Inc. (USA)
1986 Biotechnology Centre, Biberach, starts operations as first biopharmaceutical production plant in Germany
1988–present: Value through innovation1999 Launch of Micardis® for hypertension
2002 Launch of Spiriva® for COPD
2008 First launches of Pradaxa® in prevention of venous thromboembolism
2010 First launches of Pradaxa® in stroke prevention for atrial fibrillation
2011 First launch of Tradjenta® in type 2 diabetes in USA; approved globally as Trajenta®
2013 Launch of Giotrif® (afatinib) for the treatment of EGFR-TKI-naïve adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with activating EGFR mutation(s)
2014 Approval of Vargatef® (nintedanib) in EU for locally advanced, metastatic or locally recurrent NSCLC of adenocarcinoma tumour histology, after first-line chemotherapy
COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Oncology Pipeline
Research Facilities in ViennaBI Oncology Drug Discovery and Basic Science Institutes
Boehringer Ingelheim RCV
Scientific staff of ≈270 Dedicated site for oncology drug discovery Capabilities in NBE and NCE discovery Strong pipeline with focus on tumour cells and
immune cells Multiple collaborations, alliances and
technology licenses
Research Institute of Molecular Pathology
Scientific staff of ≈220 Dedicated to basic research in
the biomedical sciences: cell biology, molecular genetics, neurosciences and other areas
RCV = Regional Center Vienna
1988
Tumour cell
Effector cell
BI Oncology Drug Discovery – Focus on attractive AreasCurrent Research Areas
Oncology Pipeline
# In the EU, afatinib is approved for use in NSCLC patients with distinct types of EGFR mutations. It is not yet approved in other indications ## Nintedanib is indicated in combination with docetaxel for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced, metastatic orlocally recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) of adenocarcinoma tumour histology after 1st-line chemotherapy. * This is aninvestigational compound and has not yet been approved. Its safety and efficacy have not yet been fully established.
Signal transductionSeveral NBEs and NCEs from preclinical to Market including Afatinib#, IGF ligand mAb*, FAK inhibitor*, mTORC1/2 inhibitor*
Tumour angiogenesis Several NBEs and NCEs from preclinical to Marketincluding Nintedanib##
Cell-cycle progressionSeveral NCEs from preclinical to Phase I including BI 6727*
ImmunotherapySeveral NBEs from preclinical to Phase Iincluding CD37 mAb*, CD33 mAb*, BI 1361849*
Regulation of apoptosis
Several NCEs and NBEs from discovery to preclinical
Epigenetic regulation of gene expressionSeveral NCEs from discovery to Phase I
Protein homeostasis
Several NCE discovery projects
Tumour Initiating Cells and Stem Cell Pathways Several NCE and NBE discovery projects
Target Compound
EGFR (ErbB1), HER2 (ErbB2), ErbB3, ErbB4
Afatinib#
NCE po
VEGFR, FGFR, PDGFR Nintedanib##
NCE po
Innate immune systemlung cancer
BI 1361849*NBE id
IGF ligand Solid tumours
BI 836845*NBE iv
CD37Haematology
BI 836826*NBE iv
mTorSolid tumours
BI 860585*NCE po
FAK Solid tumours
BI 853520*NCE po
CD33Haematology
BI 836858*NBE iv
PLK Haematology
BI 6727*NCE iv
Oncology Pipeline
BI Oncology Development Pipeline – Growing More Diverse
HNSCC = head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; CRC = colorectal cancer; RCC = renal cell cancer; HCC = hepatocellular carcinoma; AML =acute myeloid leukaemia; NSCLC = non-small cell lung cancer; OC = ovarian cancer; TKI = tyrosine kinase inhibitor; Mesoth = mesothelioma; MDS = myelodysplastic syndromes; SCC = squamous cell carcinoma. # Afatinib is approved in a number of markets, including the EU, Japan, Taiwan and Canada under the brand name GIOTRIF® and in the U.S. under the brand name GILOTRIF® for use in patients with distinct types of EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC. Registration conditions differ internationally, please refer to locally approved prescribing information. Afatinib is under regulatory review by health authorities in other countries worldwide. Afatinib is not approved in other indications. ## Nintedanib is approved in the European union (EU) under the brand name VARGATEF® for use in combination with docetaxel in adult patients with locally advanced, metastatic or locally recurrent NSCLC of adenocarcinoma tumour histology after first-line chemotherapy. Registration conditions differ internationally, please refer to locally approved prescribing information. Nintedanib is not approved in other indications. * This is an investigational compound and has not yet been approved. Its safety and efficacy have not yet been fully established. Recruitment status based on cliniclatrials.gov and most recent core team discussions
NCDev Phase I Phase II
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✓ ✓ SCC NSCLC (submission) HNSCC
Phase III
mBC CRPC NSCLC✓
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Approved NSCLC 1st line
EGFR M+#
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NHL CLL✓
✓ NSCLC EGFR M+ NSCLC stage 3
✓ ✓ Mesoth. CRC NSCLC 2nd line##
Solid tumour programs
Multiple products entering broad development in solid tumours and haematology in 2015
Solid tumour programs
Clin Cancer Res. 2013;19:2240-2247.
The relative frequencies of the various mechanisms of acquired resistance for EGFR TKIs therapy in 155 patients with EGFR-mutant lung cancers
Mechanisms of Acquired Resistance to 1st-Gen EGFR TKIsHigh unmet needs after failure of Gefitinib or Erlotinib in NSCLC
BI1482694 (HM61713) in-licensing
3rd generation EGFR TKI
In vitro cell growth inhibition in NSCLC Oral EGFR mutant -specific TKI
Potent and irreversible inhibition of sensitising (Del19, L858R) and resistance (T790M) EGFR mutations
More than 200-fold selectivity over wild type EGFR
BI 1482694 / HM61713: MOA
Afatinib is approved in a number of markets, including the EU, Japan, Taiwan and Canada under the brand name GIOTRIF® and in the U.S. under the brand name GILOTRIF® for use in patients with distinct types of EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC. Registration conditions differ internationally, please refer to locally approved prescribing information. Afatinib is under regulatory review by health authorities in other countries worldwide. Afatinib is not approved in other indications.
3rd generation EGFR TKI
Inhibition concentration (GI50, nM)
H358 HCC827 H1975
EGFR WT EGFRexon 19 del EGFRL858R/T790M
Erlotinib 449 3.2 2,253
Afatinib 31 1.8 53
BI1482694/ HM61713 2,225 9.2 10
Best response
n=62
ORR (%) 54.8
DCR (%) 95.2
MedianPFS
Not reached
• Robust activity in patients with EGFR TKI-resistant T790M-positive NSCLC
• >70% of responders still continue study treatment
BI 1482694 / HM61713: Activity in T790M+ Patients at 800 mg
3rd generation EGFR TKI
BI’694: Most Frequent (>20%) Related AEs at 800 mg
N=76 All G3*
Diarrhoea 58% 0
Nausea 41% 0
Rash 37% 4%
Pruritus 36% 1%
Dry skin 30% 1%
Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia synd. 29% 3%
Decreased appetite 24% 0
Skin exfoliation 21% 0
*Overall rate of related AE ≥gr3 – 19%; no Gr 4 and Gr 5 related AEs.
Park K et al. ASCO 2015. Abstract 8084.
3rd generation EGFR TKI
BI’694: Clinical Trial Program
Keunchil Park, M.D. Ph.D
Phase I/II dose-escalation study in ≥2 line patients with EGFR M+ NSCLC
Phase II Korean study in 1st line patients with EGFR M+ NSCLC
Phase II global study in ≥2 line patients with EGFRT790M positive NSCLC
Phase III randomised trial of BI1482694 in patients with EGFRT790M NSCLC
Phase III randomised trial of BI1482694 as 1st line treatment in EGFR M+ NSCLC
Hanmi Pharmaceuticals
Boehringer Ingelheim
Recruiting
Recruiting
Completed
Planned
Planned
Phase I study in healthy volunteers in Korea Completed
3rd generation EGFR TKI
BI 1482694: Conclusions
BI1482694 is an oral EGFR mutant-specific TKI with selective activity against sensitising and T790M resistance mutation over wild type EGFR
BI1482694 induces durable responses in patients with T790M(+) NSCLC following failure of EGFR TKI (ORR=55%) at the RP2D of 800 mg
Treatment is well tolerated, and the vast majority of adverse events have mild-to-moderate intensity and are easily managed
Registration program of BI1482694 is under way
3rd generation EGFR TKI
Vaccines in NSCLC
Immune systems play a critical role in protecting the host body against cancer
Active immunotherapeutic approaches have the potential to induce durable antitumour responses with minimal toxicity
Current approaches to cancer vaccination, a type of active immunotherapy, have been rather disappointing
Current unsatisfactory results could be due to a number of factors including the suppressing of antigen-presenting machinery and suboptimal trial design based on less than robust clinical evidence
BI 1361849*: Therapeutic mRNA-based Vaccine
*This is an investigational compound and has not yet been approved. Its safety and efficacy have not yet been fully established.** Messenger ribonucleic acid
Source: Boehringer Ingelheim (data on file)
RNA vaccine
A novel investigational therapeutic mRNA**-based vaccine developed in collaboration with CureVac
Mobilises the patient’s own immune system to fight the tumour with a specific immune response
A self-adjuvanting mRNA vaccine, optimised to enhanced antigens expression by up to 4-5 order of magnitude
The vaccine consists of 2 components: free mRNA and mRNA complexed with the cationic protein protamine
This results in a strong and balanced immune response comprising both humoral and cellular responses against the encoded antigens
Clinical investigation is under way in lung cancer settings
The Antigens Encoded by BI 1361849 (CV9202)
Muc 1:Expressed by 40-95%* of NSCLC
Survivin:Expressed in up to 86%*
of NSCLC
5T4:Expressed in up to 95%* of NSCLC Focally In tumour initating cells
NY-ESO 1:Cancer testis antigenExpressed in 20-39%* of NSCLC samples
Mage C2: Expressed in up to 30%*
of NSCLC samples
Mage C1: Cancer testis antigen, expressed in 30-40%* of NSCLC
*Data from literature- see IB for references.
All antigens are frequently overexpressed by NSCLCNot included in predecessorvaccine CV9201
RNA vaccine
Phase 1b Trial of BI 1361849 Combined With Local Radiation as Consolidation and Maintenance Treatment in Stage IV NSCLC
Sebastian M et al. BMC Cancer. 2014;14:748.
Primary endpoint: Number of patients experiencing >Grade 3 AEs
RNA vaccine
Safety and Immune Response to RNActive® Vaccines in NSCLC
Sebastian M et al. J Clin Oncol 30, 2012 (suppl,abstr 2573).
Safety/tolerability: 46 evaluable patients
No DLTs observed
Adverse events:• Most frequent related AEs were mild to moderate injection site reactions and flu-like symptoms• 3 patients (7) had potentially related grade 3 fatigue, injection site granuloma, asthma attack)• No related SAEs
Immune response:
Antigen specific immune responses against at least one antigen were induced in 65% of pts (39% cellular and 49% humoral).
A significant ≥2 fold increase of pre germinal center B cells (pGCB) was observed in 61% of pts
This increase of pGCB correlated significantly (p=0.0028) with increase of total CD4 effector T cells
RNActive® vaccines + local radiation as consolidation and maintenance therapy (stage IV)
RNA vaccine
IGF ligand
Insulin-like Growth Factor Signalling Role in Cancer
IGF signalling promotes cell survival, growth, and proliferation
Implicated in the development and progression of cancers
Thought to play a role in conferring resistance to existing therapies
IGF pathophysiology is likely due to levels of active ligand, as no amplifications/activating mutations of the signalling receptors are known
Pollak M. Nat Rev Cancer. 2012;12:159-169.Khandwala HM, et al. Endocrine Rev. 2000;21:215-244.
IGF Ligand and ReceptorsLigand Neutralisation Reduces the Effects on the Insulin Receptor
Both IGF-1R and IR-A are capable of transmitting IGF signals
IGF-1R targeted monoclonalantibodies (mAbs) do noteffectively target IR-A signalling
An IGF-1/-2 co-neutralising mAbinhibits IGF-1R and IR-A signalling driven by IGF-1 and IGF-2
Pollak M. Nat Rev Cancer. 2012;12:159-169.
IGF ligand
IGF ligand
Introducing BI 836845*
Fully human affinity optimised IgG1 mAb
Binds to IGF-1 and IGF-2 with high affinity:• IGF-1: KD = 0.07 nM1
• IGF-2: KD = 0.80 nM1
Showed potent anti-proliferative effect against a range of cancer cell lines
Source: Boehringer Ingelheim (Friedbichler K, et al. Mol Cancer Ther. 2014;13:399-409)
1KD values determined by surface plasmon resonance analysis.* This is an investigational compound and has not yet been approved. Its safety and efficacy have not yet been fully established.
Phase I Studies
Study objective:
1) MTD or relevant biological dose in the absence of MTD
2) Safety, PK, PD
Design:
Phase I, open-label, multicentre, dose-escalation study in Taiwan
Treatment:
Weekly iv until PD in patients with advanced solid cancer
Study objective:
1) MTD or relevant biological dose in the absence of MTD
2) Safety, PK, PD
Design:
Phase I, open-label, multicentre, dose-escalation study in the UK
Treatment:
Every 3 weeks iv until PD in patients with advanced solid cancer
IGF ligand
Lin CC et al. ASCO 2014. Abstract 2617Rihawi K et al. ASCO 2014. Abstract 2622.
The 10 Most Common AEs Regardless of Relationship to BI 836845 in Phase I Trials
weekly 3-weeklyN=48 N=33
AE N (%) AE N (%)
Anaemia 6 (12.5) Fatigue 13 (39.4)
Decreased appetite 5 (10.4) Decreased appetite 12 (36.6)
Dizziness 5 (10.4) Diarrhoea 12 (36.6)
Fatigue 5 (10.4) Vomiting 11 (33.3)
Cough 4 (8.3) Nausea 10 (30.3)
Dyspnoea 4 (8.3) Abdominal pain 8 (24.2)
Weight decreased 4 (8.3) Back pain 6 (18.2)
Abdominal distension 3 (6.3) Constipation 6 (18.2)
ALT increased 3 (6.3) Dyspnoea 6 (18.2)
Back pain 3 (6.3) Lethargy 6 (18.2)
IGF ligand
Lin CC et al. ASCO 2014. Abstract 2617Rihawi K et al. ASCO 2014. Abstract 2622.
Ewing Sarcoma
2012-12-20: Before treatment 2013-02-05: after 2 cycles 2013-07-02: after 27 weeks
Ewing sarcoma / Primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET); CT scanfemale, 19 years; at 1,050 mg weekly, PR determined after 2 cycles, no related AE
IGF ligand
Phase I Studies BI 836845 showed a well-
tolerated safety profile MTD has not been reached at
1,800 mg/week The relevant biological dose for
monotherapy has been 1,000 mg/week for monotherapy studies
Plasma exposure increased dose-proportionally
Terminal half-life at around 6 days
Antitumor activity with 2 PR: neuroectodermal tumour and NPC
Further development deemed feasible due to good safety profile and observed efficacy
BI 836845 showed a well-tolerated safety profile
MTD has not been reached at 3,600 mg every 3 weeks
The relevant biological dose for monotherapy has been selected at 1,000 mg/week for further exploration in phase II studies
Plasma exposure increased dose-proportionally
Terminal half-life at around 6 days
Expansion cohorts are ongoing Further development deemed
feasible, also in combination with other molecular targeted agents
IGF ligand
Lin CC et al. ASCO 2014. Abstract 2617.Rihawi K et al. ASCO 2014. Abstract 2622.
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