<p>When Abivax released stunning phase 3 results for ulcerative colitis, its 600% stock price surge froze Euronext for 45 minutes.</p><p>Philip meets Abivax CEO Marc de Garidel in Vienna, Austria, to go behind the scenes of a remarkable biotech turnaround.</p><p>Marc discusses the processes involved in executing the phase 3 trial that beat even Abivax’s own phase 2 data. He also talks about France’s biotech ecosystem and the importance of having the right team.</p><p><br /></p><p>⭐️ ABOUT THE SPEAKER</p><p>Marc de Garidel joined Abivax as CEO in 2023. Prior to this, he led two biotech companies through billion-dollar exits (CinCor Pharma and Corvidia Therapeutics). He also served as CEO of Ipsen from 2010 to 2016, and has worked at the likes of Amgen and Eli Lilly.</p><p><br /></p><p>🔗 LINKS MENTIONED</p><ul><li>Abivax’s website - <a href="https://www.abivax.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.abivax.com/</a></li><li>Phase 3 results - <a href="https://ir.abivax.com/news-releases/news-release-details/abivax-announces-positive-phase-3-results-both-abtect-8-week" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ir.abivax.com/news-releases/news-release-details/abivax-announces-positive-phase-3-results-both-abtect-8-week</a></li><li>$747.5 million public offering - <a href="https://ir.abivax.com/news-releases/news-release-details/abivax-announces-closing-7475-million-public-offering" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ir.abivax.com/news-releases/news-release-details/abivax-announces-closing-7475-million-public-offering</a></li><li>Marc de Garidel, Abivax | How to make two Billion-dollar exits (“smoothly”) | E09 - <a href="https://flot.bio/episode/marc-de-garidel-abivax-exit/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://flot.bio/episode/marc-de-garidel-abivax-exit/</a></li><li>Chris Martin, Verona Pharma 🇬🇧 | Ohtuvayre, COPD, Execution | E34 - <a href="https://flot.bio/episode/chris-martin-verona-pharma-copd/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://flot.bio/episode/chris-martin-verona-pharma-copd/</a></li><li>Christophe Bourdon, LEO Pharma 🇩🇰 | Biopharma Turnaround | E31</li><li><a href="https://flot.bio/episode/christophe-bourdon-leo-pharma-biopharma/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://flot.bio/episode/christophe-bourdon-leo-pharma-biopharma/</a></li><li>Nanobiotix episode - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Krhyy6a-nw&amp;pp=0gcJCQMKAYcqIYzv" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Krhyy6a-nw&amp;pp=0gcJCQMKAYcqIYzv</a></li><li>Fabrice Chouraqui, Pharming 🇳🇱 | Transgenic Rabbits, Rare Diseases | E43 - <a href="https://flot.bio/episode/fabrice-chouraqui-pharming-transgenic-rabbit/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://flot.bio/episode/fabrice-chouraqui-pharming-transgenic-rabbit/</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>📜 TRANSCRIPT </p><p>Read the full transcript here:</p><p><br /></p><p>💸 DONATE</p><p>We welcome donations from individuals and businesses to support our podcast and allow us to create even more content: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/PhilipHemme" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.me/PhilipHemme</a></p><p><br /></p><p>⭐️ SPONSORSHIP </p><p>Ready to amplify your brand to influential leaders in biotech and biopharma? Contact [email protected] and unlock sponsorship opportunities in our podcasts!</p><p><br /></p><p>🫶 FOLLOW US</p><ul><li>Newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/h_fnmH" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/h_fnmH</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/flot-bio/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/flot-bio/</a></li><li>X (Twitter): <a href="https://x.com/FlotBio" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/FlotBio</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>🙏 LIKE/FOLLOW/REVIEW</p><p>Did you enjoy the episode? Please hit the like and subscribe button. Also, please let me know your thoughts in the comments below.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://x.com/FlotBio" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">🎙️</a> ABOUT FLOT.BIO </p><p>Flot.bio is a show to watch the best Europeans in biotech to help you grow. Hosted by Philip Hemme. 25k monthly views. Free.</p><p><br /></p><p>⏰ TIMESTAMPS</p><ul><li>0:44: Abivax’s crazy Ph3 data and stock price jump</li><li>4:06: Surging investor demand on NASDAQ and Euronext</li><li>8:58: Future directions</li><li>11:02: Executing a Phase 3 home run</li><li>17:20: Marc de Garidel's leadership style</li><li>21:58: Abivax: origins</li><li>34:51: France's billion-dollar biotechs</li><li>44:11: Quick-fire questions</li></ul>