Clovis Oncology Signs $209 Million R&D Deal with Avila Therapeutics

Clovis Oncology has signed a development and commercialization agreement for Avila Therapeutics' epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutant-selective inhibitor (EMSI) program, which is in pre-clinical development for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. Avila will receive up to $209 million in up-front and clinical milestone payments, plus possible royalty and sub-licensing fees. Clovis Oncology last year raised $146 million in Series A funding from Domain Associates, New Enterprise Associates, Versant Ventures, Aberdare Ventures, Abingworth, Frazier Healthcare Ventures and ProQuest Investments. Avila Therapeutics has raised over $51 million from The Novartis Option Fund, Abingworth Management, Advent Venture Partners, Atlas Venture and Polaris Venture Partners.