AbbVie (ABBV) has signed a license deal with contract research firm Gubra to develop GUB014295 for the treatment of obesity, the companies said Monday.
Under the license deal, AbbVie will lead the development and commercialization of the drug, while Gubra will receive a $350 million upfront payment, and up to $1.88 billion in potential milestone payments with tiered royalties on sales.
The deal is subject to regulatory and other closing conditions.