Dennis Lanfear

About Dennis Lanfear

Dennis Lanfear is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Coherus BioSciences, a biologics platform company focused on biosimilars, which he founded in 2010. The company aims to improve public access to high-quality, life-changing medicines. Coherus BioSciences has raised over $220 million from equity and non-dilutive licensing fees and milestones. Prior to Coherus, Lanfear founded Saronyx, Inc. and InteKrin Therapeutics, serving as CEO for both, and held senior leadership roles at Amgen Inc.

Dennis Lanfear at a glance

• Company: Coherus Biosciences
• Total raised: $220M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: KKR & Co. L.P., Venrock, RA Capital Management, Rock Springs Capital, Fidelity Biosciences, Sofinnova Ventures
• Location: Redwood City, USA

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