Jefferies 2019 London Healthcare Conference

Jonathan Zalevsky, PhD Chief R&D Officer November 20, 2019 This presentation includes forward-looking statements regarding Nektar’s proprietary drug candidates, the timing of the start and conclusion of ongoing or planned clinical trials, the timing and outcome of regulatory decisions, and future availability of clinical trial data. Actual results could differ materially and these statements are subject to important risks detailed in Nektar's filings with the SEC including the Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2019. Nektar undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of new information or otherwise.

2 Focus of Nektar Pipeline

Immuno-oncology Immunology Chronic Pain

Target the innate and Harness the immune A next generation opioid adaptive immune system system to fight auto- molecule Bempegaldesleukin immune disease (NKTR-214) (Co-Develop and Co-Promote) NKTR-358 (Co-Promote) NKTR-181 (Wholly-Owned) CD122-preferential IL-2 T Regulatory Cell New Opioid Agonist Pathway Agonist . Multiple Solid Tumors Stimulator Molecule . In Phase 3 Studies In Phase 1 Studies: . Chronic Low Back Pain . MAD in Lupus patients . Phase 1b in Psoriasis NDA Filed; patients Awaiting product-specific NKTR-262 (Wholly-Owned) . Phase 1b in Atopic advisory committee TLR 7/8 Agonist Dermatitis . Multiple Solid Tumors . Phase 1/2 study ongoing Additional Studies in Other Inflammatory Diseases are NKTR-255 (Wholly-Owned) Planned IL-15 Receptor Agonist Phase 1 First-in-Human Study in NHL and MM Initiated Oct 2019

3 NKTR-181: Potential Novel Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain Patients

. NKTR-181 designed to separate analgesia from euphoria NKTR-181 NDA Package >2200 Subjects – 15 Clinical Studies . Formed wholly-owned subsidiary to launch NKTR-181 while advancing the regulatory process Long-Term Safety Study Phase 3 Efficacy Study In the process of securing one or more capital partners to Chronic Pain Patients • Chronic Low Back Pain support launch within subsidiary New to Opioid Therapy & New to Opioid Therapy Opioid Experienced . In July, Nektar received a General Advice Letter from FDA that stated that it is postponing product-specific advisory committee meetings Pharmacokinetic & Pharmacodynamic Studies for opioid analgesics so original PDUFA was missed Human Abuse Potential Human Abuse Potential . Recently, FDA informed us that they can now re- Study Study schedule product-specific advisory committee Therapeutic NKTR-181 Supratherapeutic & Therapeutic meetings Doses NKTR-181 Doses . We now anticipate adcomm for NKTR-181 within the next several months

4 Nektar’s Immuno-Oncology Strategy to Create Therapies that Cover the Immunity Cycle

4. Trafficking of T cells Bempegaldesleukinto tumor (CTLs) (CD122-preferential IL-2 Pathway Agonist) 3. Priming and 5. Infiltration of T activation Prime, Proliferate, Activate & cells into tumors (APCs & T cells) Target as many (CTLs, endothelial Increase Tumor-Infiltrating cells) steps as Lymphocytes (TILs), Increase PD-1 Therapies need possible in the expression to be cycle with as accessible as few therapies medicines

as possible 2. Cancer NKTR-255 antigen presentationNKTR -262 (IL-15 Receptor6. Recognition (dendritic of cancer cells cells/APCs) by t cells (TLR 7/8 Agonist)(CTLs, cancer cells) Agonist) Stimulate and expand NK Cells & Promote Activate Dendritic 1. Release of cancer cell 7. Killing ofsurvival cancer cells and Cell Responseantigens (cancer cell (immune and cancer death) expansioncells) of central memory CD8+ T cells

5 Bempegaldesleukin: Biasing Action to CD122, or IL-2R Beta, to Stimulate T-Cell Proliferation

. Biases signaling to favor the CD122 receptor (IL-2R complex) to Bempegaldesleukin proliferate CD8+ T cells and NK cells . Transient binding to the alpha receptor retained to enhance priming in lymph nodes (T cell proliferation to   CTLs T new tumor antigen) regs

CD8+ T-Cells CD4+ Regulatory T-Cells . Prodrug design and receptor bias and NK Cells eliminate over-activation of IL-2 pathway that results in serious safety issues Stimulates Immune Down-Regulates Response to Kill Proliferation of CD8+ T-cells . Achieves antibody-like dosing Tumor Cells and Suppresses Immune schedule in outpatient setting Response

6 SITC 2019: Stage IV IO‐Naïve 1L Melanoma Cohort at RP2D Best Overall Response by Independent Radiology

1L Melanoma Negative (PD-L1 <1%) (n=38 Efficacy Evaluable) Overall Response Positive (PD-L1 ≥1%) Rate Unknown At Median 18.6 Months of Follow-up: 40 Treatment ongoing Confirmed ORR (CR+PR) 20 (53%) Pt with reduction in target lesions from SITC 2018 CR 13 (34%) 20 # # # PD-L1 negative (n=13) 5 (39%) # # * + + + 0 PD-L1 positive (n=22) 14 (64%) PD-L1 unknown (n=3) 1 (33%) -20 LDH > ULN (n=11) 5 (45%) -40 Liver metastases (n=10) 5 (50%) 18/38 (47%) >75% Reduction in Target Lesions 16/38 (42%) 100% Reduction Target Lesions Median Time to Response (mos) 2.0 -60 13/38 (34%) Complete Responses Median Time to CR (mos) 7.9 - 75%

-80 Change in Tumor Size (%) from from (%)Baseline Size Change Tumorin -100 - 100% All 5 responders with liver metastases experienced CRs

Diab et. al., SITC 2019. Data Cutoff Date: 25SEP2019. Response evaluable population includes patients who have measurable disease (per RECIST 1.1) at baseline and also have at least one post-baseline assessment of tumor response and (for Parts 2 and 4) meet eligibility criteria are response evaluable. All objective responses are confirmed. #Best overall response is PD due to non-target lesion progression or presence of new lesion; *Best overall response is SD; +Best overall response is PR. CR for target lesion, non-target lesion still present. 7 Breakthrough Therapy Designation Granted for BEMPEG + NIVO for Patients with Metastatic Melanoma

 BEMPEG + NIVO received Breakthrough Therapy Designation on July 29th, 2019 from the FDA for patients with previously untreated, unresectable or metastatic melanoma

 BTD programs receive intensive FDA guidance during drug development and BLA review • More frequent meetings, timely advice from FDA

 BTD programs also receive FDA organizational commitment with a cross-disciplinary project lead • More collaborative multidisciplinary process to guide the efficient drug development

 Advantages of BTD include eligibility for rolling review and Priority Review of BLA

8 SITC 2019: mPFS Not Reached for Stage IV IO‐Naïve 1L Melanoma Cohort at 18.6 Month Follow-up

1.0

0.8

0.6 Free Free Survival Probability - 0.4

Progression 0.2

0.0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Patients Months from First Dose at risk: 41 30 24 20 19 18 18 16 15 11 8 8 4 3 0

Diab et. al., SITC 2019. 9 PIVOT IO 001 Phase 3 Study in Patients with Previously Untreated Metastatic Melanoma

A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label Study of Bempegaldesleukin (BEMPEG) Plus (NIVO) Versus NIVO Monotherapy in Patients With Previously Untreated, Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma

Screening Treatment

N = 764 Bempegaldesleukin 0.006 mg/kg IV Q3W Population + • Treatment-naive NIVO 360 mg IV Q3W • Unresectable or metastatic melanoma

Stratification factors: • PD-L1 statusa b • BRAF status Randomization 1:1 NIVO 360 mg IV Q3W • AJCC stage (8th edition)c

Primary Endpoints: ORR by BICR, PFS by BICR, OS

aTumor cell PD-L1 expression (≥1% or <1%/Indeterminate) determined using 28-8 pharmDx (Dako, an Agilent Technologies, Inc. company, Santa Clara, CA). bV600- mutant vs wild-type. cM0/M1 any [0] vs M1 any [1], based on the screening imaging and laboratory test results (lactate dehydrogenase level). NCT03635983 AJCC, American Joint Committee on Cancer; BICR, blinded independent central review; IV, intravenous; NIVO, nivolumab; ORR, overall response rate; OS, overall survival; PD-L1, programmed death ligand 1; PFS, progression-free survival;Q3W, every 3 weeks; RECIST, Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors. 10 ASCO 2019: Rapid Activation of the Immune System was Observed with BEMPEG and NIVO

Increase in Lymphocytes with Every On-Treatment Increase in TIL and PD-L1 Conversion Treatment Cycle* Change in CD8 Infiltrate PD-L1 Conversion in MEL3,^ in UC4,#

Lymphocyte effects of the BEMPEG + NIVO combination are driven by BEMPEG, as a similar pattern is observed with monotherapy2 ^IHC for CD8 was obtained by standard methods. All patients with first-line melanoma (1L MEL) with matched *Lymphocyte levels were obtained from standard hematology analyses. All efficacy Baseline and Week 3 biopsy (n=8) were included in the analyses. evaluable melanoma (n=38) and mUC (n=27) in the BEMPEG + NIVO combination #All patients with 1L urothelial carcinoma (UC) with matched Baseline and Week 3 biopsy (n=13) at time of enrolled in PIVOT-02 (n=65, Mean+SD) were included in the analyses. data cut were included and assessed for PD-L1 expression (DAKO PD-L1 IHC 28-8 pharmDx).

Hurwitz et. al, ASCO 2019 11 PIVOT-10: Ongoing Phase 2 1L Metastatic Cis-ineligible Bladder Cancer Trial

Screening Open-Label Treatment Follow-up

Follow-up for safety, RECIST 1.1 progression, and survival Population . Untreated metastatic or unresectable urothelial Arm A (Treatment Arm) cancer Treatment until . Cisplatin-ineligible Bempegaldesleukin RECIST 1.1 Endpoints . All PD-L1 expressors 0.006mg/kg q3W progression or + unacceptable Primary N=205 Nivolumab toxicity, . ORR by BICR Stratification factors 360 mg up to 2 years

. ECOG PS (0 or 1 vs. 2) Study Arm Single (Arm A only) . Low PD-L1 expression (n=205) Secondary (CPS ≤ 10) . ORR by BICR . DOR by BICR . ORR and DOR in low PD-L1 expressors . Safety/tolerability

12 Ongoing Phase 3 Study in 1L Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients Trial

Screening Open-Label Treatment Follow-up

Arm A Follow-up for safety, RECIST 1.1 Population progression, and survival . Previously untreated Bempegaldesleukin advanced RCC 0.006 mg/kg IV Q3W + . Tumor tissue available for PD-L1 testing Nivolumab 360 mgb IV Q3W Treatment until . Approximately 150 sites (US, RECIST 1.1 Latin America, Russia, Asia progression or Endpoints *Maximum treatment duration 2 years unacceptable Pacific) toxicity

N=600 Primary . ORR by BICR per Stratification factors Randomization 1:1 Randomization Arm B RECIST v1.1 . PD-L1 status (≥ 1% vs < 1% . OS or indeterminate) Investigator’s choice . Intermediate vs poor IMDC Sunitinib 50 mg po qd for 4 weeks, Secondary prognostic score followed by 2 weeks off . PFS by BICR per . TKI choice (sunitinib vs RECIST v1.1 cabozantinib) OR . AEs Cabozantinib 60 mg po qd . QoL . PD-L1 Biomarker

13 Additional Clinical Collaborations for Bempegaldesleukin

. Nektar and Pfizer collaboration to evaluate bempegaldesleukin with several combination regimens in Pfizer’s oncology portfolio including: , Phase 1b/2 & SCCHN & mCRPC . Pfizer will serve as the sponsor for the Phase 1b/2 trials

. Vaccibody and Nektar collaborating on combining bempegaldesleukin with VB10.NEO, a personalized cancer neoantigen vaccine . Proof-of-concept study evaluating vaccine-specific immune-response markers in 2L Phase 1 head and neck cancer Head & Neck SCC

. BioXcel, Nektar and Pfizer collaborating on combining bempegaldesleukin with BXCL701, a small molecule immune-modulator, DPP 8/9 and FAP inhibitor and a Phase 1 checkpoint inhibitor Pancreatic Cancer . Phase 1 study underway in patients with 2L pancreatic cancer

14 Nektar’s Immuno-Oncology Strategy to Create Therapies that Cover the Immunity Cycle

4. Trafficking of T cells Bempegaldesleukinto tumor (CTLs) (CD122-preferential IL-2 Pathway Agonist) 3. Priming and 5. Infiltration of T activation Prime, Proliferate, Activate & cells into tumors (APCs & T cells) Target as many (CTLs, endothelial Increase Tumor-Infiltrating cells) steps as Lymphocytes (TILs), Increase PD-1 Therapies need possible in the expression to be cycle with as accessible as few therapies medicines

as possible 2. Cancer NKTR-255 antigen presentationNKTR -262 (IL-15 Receptor6. Recognition (dendritic NKTR-255 of(IL cancer-15) cells cells/APCs) by t cells (TLR 7/8 Agonist)(CTLs, cancer Stimulate NK Cellscells) & Agonist) Stimulate and expand Promote survival and NK Cells & Promote Activate Dendritic expansion of central 1. Release of cancer cell 7. Killing ofsurvival cancer cells and Cell Responseantigens (cancer cell memory(immune and cancer CD8+ T-cells death) expansioncells) of central memory CD8+ T cells

15 NKTR-262 plus Bempegaldesleukin: Targeting the Innate and Adaptive Immune Response

PRIMING BOOSTING with NKTR-262 with bempegaldesleukin

16 NKTR-262 REVEAL Phase 1/2 Study Design

Dose Levels Dose Levels RP2D – Dose Expansion Dosing 1 & 2 3-10 RP2D Cohort CPI Relapsed/Refractory Melanoma Patients Cohorts (N=20-36 each cohort, simultaneous dosing)

NKTR-262 Escalating Doses in Combination Cohort A: Doublet with NKTR-214 0.006 mg/kg NKTR-262 Doses Double Until MTD Is Reached + NKTR-214 Cycle 1 NKTR-262 Alone NKTR-262 Alone NKTR-262 Alone Same 30g or 60g 60-1.920g RP2D Day Cohort B: Triplet Q3W NKTR-262 + NKTR-214 NKTR-262 NKTR-262 NKTR-262 Regimen Cycles 2+ + + + + Q3W NKTR-214 NKTR-214 NKTR-214 Nivolumab 360 mg Q3W Staggered Same Day Q3W Same Day Q3W

Phase 1 (Dose Escalation) Phase 1b/2 (Dose Expansion) NKTR-255: Advantages of Harnessing the IL-15 Pathway & Opportunity in Cancer Immune Therapy

Boost NK cell numbers and function Enhancement of ADCC Antibodies Daratumumab Elotuzumab Anti-BCMA

Potential to combine with any targeted antibody that utilizes an ADCC MOA NK Cell Boost - Multiple Myeloma

NKTR-255 Increase duration of response for CAR-T and cellular therapies Enhancement of CAR-T CD19 CAR-T BCMA CAR-T CD38 CAR-T

Potential to expand into other hematological and solid tumor CAR-T and Memory CD8 Effect – CAR-T cellular therapies

ADCC: Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity 18 NKTR-255 Combined with Daratumumab Effectively Depletes Lymphoma Cells in the Bone Marrow Tissue by Enhancing NK Cells

NK Cell Count Human Lymphoma Cell Count Human B Cell Lymphoma Model in Bone Marrow# In Mouse Bone Marrow Survival

100 ***

4×10 6 4×10 6

)

)

M

M

E

E

l S 6 S 75

6

3×10 *** 3×10 a

v

i

n

v

n

r

a

a

u

e

e

s

m

t

m (

6 ( 6 50

n

2×10 2×10 s

s Daratumumab +

e

r

r

c

e r

e NKTR-255

e

b

b

P

m

m u

6 u 6 25 n n Daratumumab

1×10 1×10

l

l

l

l

e

e

C C ** control 0 0 0 0 7 14 21 28 35 42 49 56 63 70 d 5 b + d 5 b e 5 a e 5 a + t 2 b t 2 b a - m a 5 a - m a 5 re R u m 5 re R u 5 t T m u 2 t T m m 2 Daudi Injection NKTR-255 0.3 mg/kg, SC n K u - n K u u - u N t m R u N t m R ra u T a u T a t K r t K ra N a ra D a D a N Daratumumab 0.5 mg/kg, IP D D

SCID mice (N=6/group) inoculated with Daudi B cell lymphoma cells were treated with single dose of daratumumab (14 days after inoculation) and two doses of SCID mice (N=8/group) inoculated intravenously with Daudi B cell lymphoma cells were NKTR-255 (14 and 21 days after inoculation). Lymphoma depletion, NK cell expansion and activation in the bone marrow assessed three days after the second treated with a single dose of daratumumab (14 days after inoculation) and three doses of NKTR-255 dose (day 24) by flow cytometry. NKTR-255 (14, 21 and 28 days after tumor inoculation). Survival of tumor inoculated mice *** NKTR-255 with daratumumab significantly increases NK cell numbers compared to NKTR-255 and daratumumab single agent (p=0.0026 and p<0.0001, was measured by body condition scoring as endpoint marker. respectively). (One-way ANOVA, Tukey’s multiple comparison test) *** NKTR-255 combination with daratumumab significantly increases median survival ** NKTR-255 with daratumumab significantly improves B cell lymphoma depletion compared to NKTR-255 and daratumumab single agent (p=0.02 and p=0.001, compared to daratumumab single agent treatment (p<0.05, Log-Rank test) respectively). (One-way ANOVA, Tukey’s multiple comparison test). #Greater than 70% of NK cells in the bone marrow were activated after treatment with NKTR-255 (as measured by Granzyme B) either with or without daratumumab 19 Ongoing Phase 1 Study of NKTR-255 as Single Agent and in Combo with Daratumumab or Rituximab in Multiple Myeloma and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Part 2 Dose Expansion Part 1 Dose Escalation Cohort A: N~40 RP2D MM and NHL (n=18) Multiple Myeloma (MM) & Non- Characterization NKTR-255 Monotherapy N up to 6 Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) Relapsed Salvage

RP2D Relapsed/Refractory Salvage Cohort B:

(Cohorts 1-5 Dose levels of NKTR-255 as a single agent) MM (n=18) NKTR-255 + Daratumumab Relapsed/Refractory Salvage

Cohort C: NHL (n=18) NKTR-255 + Rituximab Relapsed/Refractory Salvage

Abbreviations: MM = multiple myeloma; NHL = non-Hodgkin lymphoma; RP2D = recommended Phase 2 dose No intra-patient dose escalation will be conducted in any cohort. The dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) window for NKTR-255 single agent is 21 days following the initial dose of NKTR-255. 20 Research Collaboration with Janssen to Evaluate NKTR-255 in Oncology

■ Janssen to test NKTR-255 in preclinical research studies with therapies in Janssen’s oncology portfolio ■ Janssen responsible for the costs of the preclinical studies ■ Nektar will contribute NKTR-255 for the studies and cover the supply cost of its drug candidate ■ Nektar and Janssen will each maintain global commercial rights to their respective drug candidates

21 NKTR-255 Enhances CAR-T Therapy: Research Collaboration with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Injection of Injection CD19 CAR-T NKTR-255 tumor cells into SCID mice 0.8x106 cells 0.3 mg/kg, iv, q7d . Model of Diffuse Large B Cell 5x105 CD4/8 ratio 1:1 Raji Lymphoma . End points are tumor imaging and CAR-T level in blood d-7 d0 d6 d13 d20 d27 d34 d41 d47

Human CAR-T Cells Tumor Imaging in Mouse Blood 8

100 ] 10

r

s ]

/ No CAR-T Control

% 2

[ 10 7

10 m

d CAR-T only

c

o

/ s

o 1 6 NKTR-255 0.3 mg/kg l

/ 10

b

p

[

n i e 5

0.1 10

c

s

l

n

l

a e i 4

c 0.01 d

10

a

T R 0.001 10 3 0 7 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 35 42 49 56 63

Days Days N=4

Source: Dr. Cameron Turtle - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 22 Research Collaboration with Gilead to Evaluate NKTR-255 in Virology

■ Gilead to explore combination of NKTR-255 with antiviral therapies in the Gilead portfolio ■ Gilead will conduct preclinical studies and be responsible for 100% of cost ■ Each company will contribute their respective compounds ■ Collaboration is limited to evaluation of NKTR-255 in the field of virology ■ Nektar and Gilead will each maintain global commercial rights to their respective drugs and/or drug candidates ■ During agreement term, if Nektar chooses to partner NKTR-255 in virology, Gilead has right of first negotiation (specifically excludes the therapeutic area of oncology)

23 NKTR-358: Selectively Induces Regulatory T-cells (Tregs) and Their Suppressive Activity

IL-2R NKTR-358 NKTR-358

Selectively Expands T-Reg Cells IL-2R IL-2R bγ α CTLs Tregs

PEG-conjugation: CD8+ T-Cells CD4+ Regulatory T-Cells • Alters binding profile of NKTR-358 (vs IL-2) and NK Cells with lower binding affinity to IL-2Rβ and different binding bias for IL-2Rα & IL-2Rβ • Imparts selectivity for effect on Tregs over Down-Regulates Proliferation Stimulates Immune Tcons of conventional T-cells Response to Kill (vs IL-2) Tumor Cells • Increases half life (vs IL-2) Stimulated Tregs with NKTR-358 has shown activity in animal models of potential for long term SLE and cutaneous hypersensitivity control of immune response 24 Phase 1 Single-Ascending Dose Study: NKTR-358 Demonstrates Dose Proportional Pharmacokinetics

250 0.3 mg/kg 9.0 mg/kg • NKTR-358 Cmax and AUC values 1.0 mg/kg 13.5 mg/kg exhibited a dose proportional 200 increase 3.0 mg/kg 20.0 mg/kg 6.0 mg/kg 28.0 mg/kg

150 • NKTR-358 concentrations reached 358 conc (ng/mL) conc 358 - maximum levels in 5-7 days 100 • NKTR-358 has an estimated elimination half-life of 8-11 days vs. SEM) NKTR SEM) 50 the half-life of IL-2 in human serum ± of ~5-7 minutes

0 Mean ( Mean

0 10 20 30 40 50 Days

SOURCE: EULAR 2019, Fanton et. al. Not all cohorts are shown for clarity 25 NKTR-358 Leads to Sustained, Dose-dependent Increases in CD25bright Tregs

Median peak effect of CD25bright Tregs Absolute numbers of CD25bright Tregs

40 50

l

l

/ /

s Placebo

s l

l 40 l

30 l e

e 1 g/kg

c

c

,

, s

s 3 g/kg

g 30

g

e

e r

20 r 6 g/kg

T

T

t

t 13.5 g/kg

h h

g 20

g

i

i

r

r b

b 20 g/kg

5 5

2 10 2

D 28 g/kg

D 10 C C Day of administration 0 0 0 1 3 6 13.5 20 28 0 10 20 30 NKTR-358 dose (g/kg) Day

• At 28 mg/kg NKTR-358: – 17-fold mean peak increase in numbers of CD25bright Tregs above predose value – Treg levels peak at Days 10-12 and do not return to baseline until Days 20-25 following administration • Increase in Treg activation markers ICOS and CTLA4 were observed at doses >13.5 mg/kg

SOURCE: EULAR 2019, Fanton et. al. Not all cohorts are shown for clarity 26 NKTR-358 Selectively Induces Tregs in a Dose-Dependent Manner

Median peak effect of CD25bright Treg/Tcon ratio Mean Fold change in CD25bright Tregs/Tcon cell ratio

0.20 25

e

s

o

o

o i

i Placebo

d

t

t

e

a

a r

r 20

r

p 1.0 g/kg

n

n 0.15

o

o

m

c c

o 3.0 g/kg

T

r

T

/

f /

15

s

s e

g 6.0 g/kg

g

g

e

e r

0.10 n

r T

a 13.5 g/kg

T

t h

t 10

h

c

h

g

g i

i 20.0 g/kg

r

d

r

l

b

b

o

5

5 f

0.05 2

2 28.0 g/kg

n 5

D

D

a

C

C e

m Day of administration 0.00 0 0 1 3 6 13.5 20 28 0 10 20 30 NKTR-358 dose (g/kg) Day

NKTR-358 administration leads to 15-fold increase in mean peak Treg:Tcon ratio over baseline at 28 mg/kg

SOURCE: EULAR 2019, Fanton et. al. In this analysis Tcon cells are defined as CD8+ Tcells; Not all cohorts are shown for clarity 27 Phase 1b Study of Sub-Q Multiple Ascending Doses of NKTR-358 in Patients With Mild to Moderate SLE Disease Activity

Patients with SLE* NKTR-358 (n=9) (N=48) Placebo (n=3) Age: 18-70 yrs Cohort 4 3 Doses at 2-week Each cohort intervals followed *Diagnosis of adult SLE according to 1997 ACR criteria for 79 days for at least 6 months; Minimal to NKTR-358 (n=9) moderate disease activity Placebo (n=3)

Cohort 3 3 Doses at 2-week intervals Primary • Safety and tolerability of NKTR-358 Secondary NKTR-358 (n=9) • Pharmacokinetics of NKTR-358 Placebo (n=3) • Pharmacodynamics: Time course and extent of

Cohort 2 3 Doses at 2-week changes in Tregs, Tcons, NK cells and cytokines intervals • Change in Disease Activity based on SLEDAI and CLASI scores

NKTR-358 3.0 g/kg (n=9)

Cohort 1 Placebo (n=3) 3 Doses at 2-week Data planned for submission to medical intervals meeting in 2020

28 NKTR-358 Program: Next Steps

■ Partnership with Lilly to co-develop NKTR-358 announced July 2017 ■ Two additional Phase 1b studies initiated in Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis with targeted recruitment of 40 patients each ■ Phase 2 study planned in lupus in 2020 ■ Additional auto-immune disease state planned in 2020 ■ Lilly conducting all remaining clinical studies through registrational trials ■ Lilly is leading Phase 2 development with the development costs for Nektar capped at 25%

29 Focus of Nektar Pipeline

Immuno-oncology Immunology Chronic Pain

Target the innate and Harness the immune A next generation opioid adaptive immune system system to fight auto- molecule Bempegaldesleukin immune disease (NKTR-214) (Co-Develop and Co-Promote) NKTR-358 (Co-Promote) NKTR-181 (Wholly-Owned) CD122-preferential IL-2 T Regulatory Cell New Opioid Agonist Pathway Agonist . Multiple Solid Tumors Stimulator Molecule . In Phase 3 Studies In Phase 1 Studies: . Chronic Low Back Pain . MAD in Lupus patients . Phase 1b in Psoriasis NDA Filed; patients Awaiting product-specific NKTR-262 (Wholly-Owned) . Phase 1b in Atopic advisory committee TLR 7/8 Agonist Dermatitis . Multiple Solid Tumors . Phase 1/2 study ongoing Additional Studies in Other Inflammatory Diseases are NKTR-255 (Wholly-Owned) Planned IL-15 Receptor Agonist Phase 1 First-in-Human Study in NHL and MM Initiated Oct 2019

30