Shionogi is a mid-size pharma headquartered in Japan. Over the past three years, Shionogi has been involved in 4 licensing and acquisition transactions, with a primary focus on Small Molecules (5 deals). The company currently has 20 active clinical trials, primarily in Infectious.
Deals (12mo)
3
Active Trials
20
Top Modality
Small Molecules
Focus Area
Infectious
Licensing, acquisition, and partnership transactions involving Shionogi in the past 12 months.
| Asset | Partner | Modality | Phase | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shionogi-Apnimed Sleep Science (SASS) joint venture stake | Apnimed | Small Molecules | Phase 2 | acquisition | Mar 26, 2026 |
| RADICAVA | Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma (originator) | Small Molecules | Approved | acquisition | Dec 22, 2025 |
| BV500 | Shionogi & Co. | Small Molecules | Discovery | option | Dec 11, 2025 |
Therapeutic areas and modalities where Shionogi is most active based on deal history and clinical trial data.
Key indicators of Shionogi's licensing and acquisition strategy, including patent expirations, pipeline gaps, and strategic priorities.
Acquisition Appetite
Strategic Priorities
Shionogi has 20 active clinical trials across 6 development phases.
1
Phase 4
1
Not Applicable
5
Phase 1
2
Phase 1/2
8
Phase 2
3
Phase 3
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Shionogi is a mid-size pharma company based in Japan that has been actively engaged in licensing transactions across the biopharma landscape. With 4 deals over the past three years, Shionogi ranks among the actively acquisitive companies tracked by Ambrosia Ventures.
Key therapeutic areas of focus for Shionogi include Infectious (6 deals and trials), Neurology (4 deals and trials), Rare Disease (4 deals and trials), and Infectious Disease (2 deals and trials). In terms of modality, Shionogi has shown particular interest in small molecules, small molecules.
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