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Developing Treatments Targeting Epigenetic Mechanisms in Tumor and Immune Cells for Cancer Patients Corporate Overview December 2018 Exhibit 99.2


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This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the development status of the Company’s product candidates, the anticipated benefits of the changes to its clinical trial protocols and its anticipated achievement of milestones, including determination of proof of concept. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, including statements regarding the Company’s strategy, future operations, future financial position, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations of future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks associated with Constellation’s ability to: obtain and maintain necessary approvals from the FDA and other regulatory authorities; continue to advance its product candidates in clinical trials; replicate in later clinical trials positive results found in preclinical studies and early-stage clinical trials of CPI-1205, CPI-0610 and its other product candidates; advance the development of its product candidates under the timelines it anticipates, or at all, in current and future clinical trials; obtain, maintain or protect intellectual property rights related to its product candidates; manage expenses; and raise the substantial additional capital needed to achieve its business objectives. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause the Company’s actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the “Risk Factors” section, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors, in the Company’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward- looking statements included in this press release represent the Company’s views as of the date hereof and should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company’s views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. CPI-1205, CPI-0610, CPI-0209, and other product candidates are investigational in nature and have not yet been approved by the FDA or other regulatory authorities. Forward-Looking Statements


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Multiple Lead Clinical Programs CPI-1205 (EZH2) and CPI-0610 (BET) Encouraging Preliminary Clinical Data Prostate cancer, solid tumors, and myelofibrosis Near-Term Milestones Proof-of-concept determination for each lead program expected in mid-2019 Expanding the EZH2 Opportunity Second-generation EZH2 inhibitor (CPI-0209) Robust Discovery Platform Novel chromatin-modifying proteins targeting tumor cells and innate immune cells Constellation Highlights


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Instructions for Genetic Code Tumor Cells MDSC NK Cell T Cell Focused on Three Distinct Classes That Chemically Modify Chromatin Tumor Microenvironment Target Transcriptional Networks That Result in Cell Death Re-program Immune Cells to Overcome Resistance to Cancer Immunotherapies Transcriptional Control to Turn Genes On or Off Writers Erasers Readers


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Multiple Near-Term Opportunities for Success Product Candidates Indications Preclinical Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Next Milestone EZH2 Franchise CPI-1205 mCRPC Proof of Concept Mid 2019 CPI-1205 Solid Tumors Safety and RP2D for Pembro Arm Early 2019* CPI-0209 (2nd Gen) Solid Tumors / Heme Malignancies Initiate Phase 1 Mid 2019 BET Inhibitor CPI-0610 Myelofibrosis Proof of Concept Mid 2019 Preclinical Tumor Microenvironment (Undisclosed) Solid Tumors / Heme Malignancies Immune Microenvironment (Undisclosed) Solid Tumors ProSTAR Trial ORIOn-E Trial MANIFEST Trial * Further development not anticipated due to other corporate priorities


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CPI-1205 and CPI-0209 EZH2 Franchise


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EZH2 “Writer” Activity Suppresses Gene Transcription EZH2 Inhibition Offers Broad Therapeutic Potential Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2)… … Methylates Histone H3 at Lysine 27 (K27) EZH2 SUPPRESSED TRANSCRIPTION Acquired Drug Resistance: EZH2 mediates gene silencing that diminishes response to existing therapies Cancer Genetics: Mutations in genes which create a functional dependency on EZH2 Regulation of Immune Cells: EZH2 reprograms T cells to suppress an anti-tumor immune response


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*Signature of H3K27me3-occupied EZH2 target genes repressed in metastatic relative to clinically localized prostate cancer and benign prostate tissue Model for EZH2 Role in Prostate Cancer EZH2 Gene Signature* Predicts Outcomes in Prostate Cancer Yu et al., Cancer Research 2007 Pro-tumor Signaling Enhances AR Signaling K27 OFF EZH2 Coregulators Prostate Tumor Growth Chromatin AR AR 0 2 4 6 8 10 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 Time to relapse (years) Probability of survival


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Evidence of EZH2 Synergy with Androgen Receptor Signaling (ARS) CPI-1205 Enhances the Gene Signature of Enzalutamide in Prostate Cancer Cells CPI-1205 is Active as Monotherapy and Synergistic with Enzalutamide in Killing Prostate Cancer Cells Enzalu- tamide CPI- 1205 Combo Theoretical concentration of each agent required to kill 90% of cancer cells if no synergistic activity Actual concentration of each agent required to kill 90% of cancer cells when combined


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2L mCRPC Patients Suffer Poor and Short Responses to Abiraterone and Enzalutamide *ASCO 2018 Poster Khalaf, et al (Kim Chi Lab) PSA 80 > PSA30 = 6% > PSA50 = 4% > PSA80 = 0% PSA PFS = 1.3 months TTP = 1.6 months > PSA30 = 43% > PSA50 = 31% > PSA80 = 10% PSA PFS = 2.7 months TTP = 2.7 months Goal: Treat with CPI-1205 combination therapy to achieve deeper and more durable responses


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Current Treatment Paradigm in mCRPC mCRPC 1st Line Abiraterone or Enzalutamide 2nd Line Enzalutamide or Abiraterone (Poor Activity) 3rd Line Chemotherapy or Palliative Care EZH2 inhibition may enhance the activity of ARS inhibitors and reduce need for chemotherapy Pre-Metastatic Prostate Cancer May Expand Future CPI-1205 Opportunity ARSi Moving Upstream


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Phase 2 Expanded to Include Enzalutamide and Abiraterone ProSTAR Trial Design Testing Biomarkers for Patient Enrichment Enzalutamide + CPI-1205 (Progressed on Abiraterone) n = ~ 35 Enzalutamide Alone (Progressed on Abiraterone) n = ~ 35 vs. Primary endpoints: MTD, RP2D Primary endpoint: Response rate PSA reduction, CTC Reduction, ORR Enzalutamide + CPI-1205 (Prior Abiraterone Progression) Abiraterone + CPI-1205 (Prior Enzalutamide Progression) Phase 1b Phase 2 CPI+1205 Abiraterone (Progressed on Enzalutamide) n = ~ 30 Initiated Note: In ProSTAR, abiraterone is dosed in combination with prednisone


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*Continued on CPI-1205 monotherapy after cycle 1 Resolution of Bone Metastases Baseline Cycle 4 Day 1 CPI-1205 + Enzalutamide*


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Objective Response by CT Scan February 2018 Baseline: December 2017 CPI-1205 + Enzalutamide


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Data cutoff May 25, 2018 *Continued on CPI-1205 monotherapy after cycle 1 Discontinued treatment ProSTAR Trial: Treatment Duration 2 of 6 evaluable patients achieved PSA reduction of >80% 2 of 4 evaluable patients with CTCs achieved CTC reduction of > 30% 2 of 2 evaluable patients had resolution of metastatic disease C1D1 C2D1C3D1 C4D1C5D1C6D1 C7D1 Cycles of Treatment (One Cycle = One Month) Patient # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CPI-1205 + Abiraterone CPI-1205 + Enzalutamide *


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Phase 1b Endpoints achieved Well-tolerated Robust PK/PD profile Clinical activity across all three parameters (objective responses, PSA reductions, CTC reductions) In combination with either abiraterone or enzalutamide Phase 2 Expansion Portion of ProSTAR Initiated Expanding original plan in order to study combos with either enzalutamide or abiraterone Randomized arm with CPI-1205 800 mg TID (RP2D) + enzalutamide versus enzalutamide alone Single arm with CPI-1205 800 mg TID + abiraterone Not randomized against control arm due to low response rate and durability in abiraterone in 2L 4% of patients on 2L abiraterone experience PSA50 response (Khalaf, et al ASCO 2018) Time to disease progression in 2L abiraterone is only about 1.6 months ProSTAR Phase 2 Initiated


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Significant PSA Reduction in Heavily Pre-Treated and Refractory Patient Experience with a Compassionate-Use Patient 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 12 agents prior to CPI-1205, including second-generation androgen inhibitors, chemotherapy, PARP inhibitors, tyrosine kinase inhibitors, checkpoint inhibitors, radium 223, and radiotherapy Start CPI-1205 + Enzalutamide (PSA ~ 2900) PSA Score (ng/mL) 80% reduction in PSA levels Evidence of tumor size reduction in the neck 6/1/2016 9/1/2016 12/1/2016 3/1/2017 6/1/2017 9/1/2017 12/1/2017 3/1/2018 PSA levels escalated significantly in final year of treatment prior to CPI-1205 + enzalutamide Treatment interrupted due to non-treatment-related pneumonia Subsequent progression in liver led to discontinuation. Patient later died. Expansion cohort in advanced prostate cancer initiated to evaluate potential anti-tumor activity


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Tazemetostat CPI-0209 Once-Daily Treatment Resulted in Rapid, Complete, and Durable Tumor Regression CPI-0209: Second-Generation EZH2 Inhibitor CPI-0209 May Provide More Comprehensive EZH2 Coverage, Expanding Addressable Populations Lymphoma Xenograft Mouse Model Vehicle Tazemetostat, 160 mg/kg oral, twice daily Vehicle CPI-0209, 25 mg/kg oral, once daily Cessation of treatment


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CPI-0610 BET Inhibitor


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Treated 138 patients in Phase 1 trials of hematologic malignancies Multiple objective responses observed at a range of doses below the maximum tolerated dose Demonstrated favorable PK/PD profile Activity seen in the context of NF-κB-driven diseases ABC-DLBCL (Phase 1) 7 patients at relevant doses: 1 CR, 2 PR, 1 SD (16 months) Myelofibrosis (Phase 2) Evidence of transfusion independence in one patient, reduction in spleen size, and symptom improvement CPI-0610 Background Concentration of CPI-0610 mM Correlation Between IL-8 (NF-kB Target Gene) Expression and CPI-0610 Exposure (Constellation Data)


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Control of Key Immune, Fibrotic, and Oncogenic Pathways Leads to Opportunity in Myelofibrosis (MF) BET Family of Proteins … Enhancer TSS BRD4 Transcription Factor … Fibrosis TGF-β target genes Immune Signaling NF-κB target genes Cancer Genetics MYC, BCL2


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BET Inhibition May Block Proliferation of Inflammatory Bone Marrow Cells and Synergize with JAK Inhibition BET Role in Myelofibrosis BET Signaling Megakaryocyte Differentiation/Proliferation Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines (e.g., IL-8) JAK/STAT Signaling STAT STAT Cytoplasm Nucleus NF-kB Target Genes BETs P P


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Constellation Pharmaceuticals Data Rationale for Targeting BET Inhibition in Myelofibrosis CPI-0610 vs DMSO 25 nM 100 nM 400 nM Vehicle 1–2+ JQ1 (BETi) 1+ Ruxolitinib 1+ Combo 0 Inhibition of Megakaryocyte Differentiation in vitro BET Inhibitor + Ruxolitinib Led to Synergistic Reduction in Spleen Volume (Left) and Improved Bone Marrow Fibrosis Score (Right) * * * Kleppe et al 2018 Cancer Cell


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Myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by scarring (fibrosis) of the bone marrow caused by impaired hematopoiesis 17,000–20,000 diagnosed patients in US* Three main features: Symptoms of organomegaly (spleen and liver) Symptoms of systemic inflammation Anemia and thrombocytopenia Only approved therapy is ruxolitinib, which has been shown to relieve symptoms but has limited evidence of disease modification Myelofibrosis (MF) Background * Internal market research


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Standard of care and the only approved drug treatment is ruxolitinib (Jakafi) Significant improvement in splenomegaly and symptoms, but limited evidence of disease-modifying effect 30–40% of patients respond adequately in clinical trials* Thrombocytopenia and/or anemia may lead to patients receiving sub-optimal dosing or discontinuation of treatment 57% of ruxolitinib patients required dose reductions due to adverse events in COMFORT-1** Patients may require blood transfusions, which become more frequent during ruxolitinib treatment or due to disease progression Underserved MF Patient Population *Mesa RA, Kiladian JJ, et al. SIMPLIFY-1: A Phase III Randomized Trial of Momelotinib Versus Ruxolitinib in Janus Kinase Inhibitor-Naïve Patients With Myelofibrosis. J Clin Oncol. 2017 Dec 1;35(34):3844-3850. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2017.73.4418. Epub 2017 Sep 20Haematologica. 2015;100(4):479-488.Verstovsek S., Mesa RA. Gotlib J, et al; COMFORT-I Investigators. Long-term treatment with ruxolitinib for patients with myelofibrosis: 5-year update from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 COMFORT-I trial. J Hematol Oncol. 2017;10(1):55. **Verstovsek S,, Mesa RA, Gotlib J, et al; COMFORT-I Investigators. Long-term treatment with ruxolitinib for patients with myelofibrosis: 5-year update from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 COMFORT-I trial. J Hematol Oncol. 2017;10(1):55.


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Inadequate response in 1L disease No approved therapy in 2L disease Patients burdened by increased reliance on transfusions Need for new disease-modifying therapies that increase response rate and improve hematopoietic function Need for New Disease-Modifying Treatments in MF *Source: Mesa, R., et al. SIMPLIFY-1: A Phase III Randomized Trial of Momelotinib Versus Ruxolitinib in Janus Kinase Inhibitor-Naïve Patients With Myelofibrosis J Clin Oncol 2017: 35(34):3844-3850 26.5% SVR35 29% SVR35 35% Decrease Individual Patients Ruxolitinib Spleen Response – SIMPLIFY-1* Change in Spleen Volume from Baseline (%) 150% 100% 50% 0% -50% -100% MMB (n = 184) RUX (n = 204) Change in TSS from Baseline (%) 150% 100% 50% 0% -50% -100% Ruxolitinib TSS Response – SIMPLIFY-1* Individual Patients 50% Decrease MMB (n = 174) RUX (n = 190) 28.4% TSS50 42.2% TSS50 Transfusion Dependence – SIMPLIFY-1*


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First-line arm in combination with ruxolitinib aims to address inadequate response to ruxolitinib alone in spleen volume reduction, patient-reported symptom improvement, and other factors, including lack of disease-modifying effects of ruxolitinib Second-line arm aims to provide a treatment option, as a monotherapy and in combination with ruxolitinib, for patients with disease progression after ruxolitinib, looking for: Spleen volume reduction and patient-reported symptom improvement Improvement in transfusion independence rate in patients who are transfusion dependent Evidence of disease modification/improved hematopoietic function Rationale for MANIFEST Design


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* Cohort 3 will enroll anemic patients, pivotal trial plans would include all comers Robust Development Plan to Expand the CPI-0610 Opportunity MANIFEST: Expanded Phase 2 Trial in MF Cohort 1A: 2L Transfusion Dependent (TD) n = ~ 16 Cohort 1B: 2L Non-TD n = ~ 25 Cohort 2A: 2L Transfusion Dependent n = ~ 16 Cohort 2B: 2L Non-TD n = ~ 25 Cohort 3: 1L* n = ~ 43 CPI-0610 Mono CPI-0610 + Rux CPI-0610 + Rux 2L MF patients no longer on ruxolitinib 2L MF patients on ruxolitinib despite disease progression on therapy 1L MF patients Primary Endpoints Transfusion independence rate in Cohorts 1A, 2A Spleen volume reduction and Total Symptom Score assessment at 24 weeks in Cohorts 1B, 2B, and 3 Note: Each cohort will implement adaptive Simon’s two-stage design


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Best Spleen Response Reduced spleen size Symptom improvement One patient with thrombocytosis and one patient transfusion-dependent at baseline—both resolved Spleen Size Reduced in All Patients as Measured by MRI MANIFEST: First Four Patients Treated Data cutoff May 25, 2018 Ongoing > 10 months Ongoing > 5 months COMBINATION MONOTHERAPY


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Data cutoff May 25, 2018 Patient Achieved Transfusion Independence and Improved Platelet Count Improved Hematopoiesis on CPI-0610 Patient treated with CPI-0610 + ruxolitinib combination therapy Transfusions No Transfusions for >24 Weeks 4 wks 4 wks 4 wks 6 wks


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Data cutoff May 25, 2018 Hemoglobin Levels Increased in First Four Patients Treated Improved Hematopoiesis on CPI-0610


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CPI-0610 has demonstrated clinical activity in early clinical trials with NF-κB-driven cancers, including myelofibrosis, suggesting CPI-0610 may be differentiated among BET inhibitors Preliminary clinical data in 2L myelofibrosis show improvements in spleen volume, symptom scores, hematopoiesis, and transfusion independence, which may indicate the potential for disease modification We have modified MANIFEST in 2L patients to stratify for transfusion-dependent status and added a 1L arm, which increases the potential opportunity for CPI-0610 Multiple new clinical trial sites initiated in US and ex-US We continue to expect determination of proof of concept by mid-2019 CPI-0610 Summary


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Discovery Platform Fueling the Pipeline Innate Adaptive Normalize aberrant gene expression within cancer cells Increase tumor immunogenicity Re-program immune cells to overcome resistance to cancer immunotherapies Tumor Cells Immune Cells Discovery Programs Targeting Epigenetic Regulators on the Tumor and Immune Microenvironment


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Financial Strength


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Potential Value Creation Catalysts 2019 2018 Early 2018 Complete crossover financing Expand enrollment in ProSTAR Initiate ORIOn-E Select 2nd generation EZH2 inhibitor candidate (CPI-0209) Late 2018 Additional active sites in US, Canada / EU for CPI-0610 in myelofibrosis Initiate Phase 2 portion of ProSTAR trial Early 2019 ORIOn-E safety and recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) Mid 2019 ProSTAR (CPI-1205) proof of concept MANIFEST (CPI-0610) proof of concept Initiate Phase 1 for CPI-0209


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Post-IPO cash expected to fund operations into 2020, including: Ongoing clinical trials to determine proof of concept for CPI-1205 and CPI-0610 Continued advancement of CPI-0209 Ongoing support for robust discovery/preclinical Oversubscribed crossover financing round in April raised $100 million from high-quality investors Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2018, of $128.5 million Strong Cash Position $ Millions, Except Per-share Amounts 9M18 3Q18 R&D Expenses $32.1 $12.7 G&A Expenses $8.5 $3.7 Other Income (Expense), Net $0.6 $0.5 Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders ($40.0) ($15.9) Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders ($5.45) ($0.81)


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Management Team Jigar Raythatha President and CEO Emma Reeve Chief Financial Officer Adrian Senderowicz, M.D. Chief Medical Officer Brad Prosek SVP, Corporate Development Robert Sims, PhD SVP, Research Patrick Trojer, PhD Chief Scientific Officer Karen Valentine Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel Brenda Sousa SVP, HR and Operations Experienced Management Team, Board, and Scientific Advisors Danny Reinberg, Ph.D., NYU, HHMI, NAS David Allis, Ph.D., Rockefeller Univ., NAS Yang Shi, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School Pam Sharma, M.D., Ph.D., MD Anderson Cancer Center David Livingston, M.D., Dana Farber Cancer Center Scott Lowe, Ph.D. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Robert Schreiber, Washington U. School of Med. Board of Directors Founders & Scientific Advisory Board Mark Goldsmith, M.D., Ph.D. (Chairman), CEO, Revolution Medicines Jigar Raythatha Jim Audia, Ph.D., Chicago Biomedical Consortium Tony Evnin, Ph.D., Venrock Steven Hoerter, Agios Pharmaceuticals Peter Svennilson, The Column Group Bob Tepper, M.D., Third Rock Ventures Elizabeth Tréhu, M.D., Jounce Therapeutics