Novartis' CAR-T CTL019 Back On The Blockbuster Hit List
Executive Summary
CEO Joe Jimenez told investors the firm is encouraged about the commercial prospects for CAR-T therapy. Lead drug CTL019 made Novartis' list of blockbusters in development after having been left off last year.
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