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YD Bio Limited, a biotechnology company advancing DNA methylation-based cancer detection technology and ophthalmologic innovations, today announced that its subsidiary YD Bio USA, Inc. (YD Bio USA) entered into a master strategic alliance agreement with YC Biotech Co Ltd (YC Biotech).
This partnership represents a pivotal advancement in the Company’s mission, establishing YD Bio USA as the official strategic hub and exclusive US Agent for regulatory applications to the US Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) for YC Biotech’s Contract Research Organization (CRO) clients in Asia.
Pursuant to the Agreement, the partnership will cover FDA-related projects, including Investigational New Drug (IND), New Drug Application (NDA), and Biologics License Application (BLA) submissions, which will provide clients with a streamlined, integrated approach to navigating the complexities of the regulatory landscape. Through deep integration of YC Biotech’s execution capabilities in Asia and YD Bio USA’s experience engaging US regulatory authorities, the companies will establish a “Taiwan-US dual-core” regulatory platform.
Under the terms of the Agreement, YD Bio USA will serve as YC Biotech’s exclusive US Agent and formal liaison with the FDA. In this role, YD Bio USA will manage official communications and correspondence with the FDA, represent sponsors in pre-IND and other formal regulatory meetings, provide high-level US regulatory pathway strategies and positioning advice, and serve as compliance risk advisor. YD Bio USA will also coordinate FDA inspection readiness efforts to facilitate compliance with applicable U.S. regulatory requirements.
YC Biotech will lead project acquisition and technical execution for clients with US regulatory requirements and provide support for regulatory submissions. YC Biotech’s responsibilities will also include preparation and drafting of comprehensive submission documentation, integration and scientific compilation of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) data, development of clinical protocols and regulatory content, overall project management to maintain timelines, and assembly of complete submission packages.
The collaboration will provide a one-stop solution for a broad range of FDA-related projects, including drug submissions such as IND, NDA, and BLA filings; medical device filings including Investigational Device Exemption (IDE), 510(k), De Novo, and Premarket Approval (PMA) submissions; and strategic advisory services such as pre-IND meeting facilitation, FDA inspection support, and ongoing regulatory strategy development.
This partnership signifies a structural upgrade to YD Bio Ltd’s business model, shifting away from a single-project advisory focus to a scalable platform strategy. The collaboration is designed to serve as a foundation for future expansion, with the potential to absorb additional Asian CROs, extend services to the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and further develop a US clinical network. This would also create a pathway towards a comprehensive cross-border regulatory alliance system, enabling simultaneous engagement with multiple non-US partners, fostering long-term recurring collaborations, and strengthening the company’s position within the US regulatory ecosystem.
“We remain committed to fostering innovation and enhancing the success of our partners within the biopharma landscape,” stated Dr. Ethan Shen, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of YD Bio Ltd. "This alliance with YC Biotech represents a strategic alignment that allows us to better serve our clients, paving the way for success in meeting regulatory challenges."
“Our pipeline is already starting to reflect this momentum, with one project completing an INTERACT meeting, one completing a pre-IND meeting and another project completing an IND meeting. The company will prioritize standardizing offerings, scaling operations, and formalizing partnership agreements to capture such recurring value. As we embark on this collaborative journey, both YD Bio Ltd and YC Biotech look forward to a partnership that enriches our service offerings and supports the success and growth of our clients.
YD Bio Ltd is a US-anchored public biotechnology company building an integrated healthcare platform across regulated diagnostics, clinical services, and commercial healthcare markets. The company operates DNA methylation–based oncology testing programs in the United States under an LDT-first strategy and provides compliant life science distribution and clinical trial supply chain services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners.
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