Samsung Bioepis’ Ko Insists On Value Of Data

Real-World Evidence Is Essential In Bolstering Biosimilars

In the third and final part of an exclusive interview with Generics Bulletin, Samsung Bioepis CEO Christopher Hansung Ko talks about the importance of real-world data in bolstering biosimilars, as well as outlining the firm’s future pipeline.

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Real-world data is key to build confidence in biosimilars, Ko says • Source: Shutterstock

As CEO of the Samsung Bioepis joint venture between Samsung BioLogics and Biogen, Christopher Hansung Ko oversees a major player in the global biosimilars market.

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