About Biosimilars Council

Our Mission

The Biosimilars Council works to increase patient access to lifesaving, affordable biosimilar medicines. Leveraging our deep relationships on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies like FDA and CMS, and in the states, we strive to create a positive regulatory, reimbursement, political and policy environment to assure biosimilars thrive, providing billions in savings to patients and the health care system. Our members include biosimilar manufacturers and stakeholders working to promote biosimilar products in the U.S. market.

The Biosimilars Council is a division of the Association for Accessible Medicines, an organization dedicated to improving access to safe, quality, effective medicine. To learn more, visit www.accessiblemeds.org.

“Biosimilars hold the key to ensuring affordable access to biologic-alternatives medicines for all consumers. We exist to educate, advocate, and promote the development of these products.”

Become a Member

Learn why the Biosimilars Council is the “go-to” source for information about policy, regulatory or legislative issues in the biosimilars industry. When your company invests in Biosimilars Council membership through the Association for Accessible Medicines, we amplify your voice and advocate for your interests.

Our Team

Giuseppe Randazzo
Senior Vice President, Sciences and Regulatory Affairs, Association for Accessible Medicines & The Biosimilars Council

Giuseppe Randazzo is Senior Vice President of Sciences and Regulatory Affairs at the Association for Accessible Medicines and the Biosimilars Council. Prior to joining AAM, Giuseppe worked on Novartis’ regulatory affairs team, where he collaborated in multiple regulatory policy arenas including drug and policy development, UFA negotiations, and trade association relations. Before Novartis, Giuseppe spent nearly 15 years at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he was most recently an Office Director leading a team of 220 employees under the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. During his time at FDA, Giuseppe also worked in the Office of New Drugs, the Office of Compliance, and helped stand up the Office of Product Quality in coordination with the Office of Generic Drugs.

Giuseppe holds a B.A. in Chemistry and Physical Science Education from The Pennsylvania State University and an M.S. in Regulatory Science from The Johns Hopkins University.

Alisha Sud

Alisha Sud
Director, Policy, Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM)

Alisha Sud is Director of Policy at the Association for Accessible Medicines. Alisha is responsible for collaborating with leadership to identify and respond to key policy issues affecting AAM and Biosimilars Council members. She also manages research initiatives, public comments, policy papers, and other materials that advance the strategic goals and mission of AAM and the Biosimilars Council.

Prior to joining AAM, Alisha was Associate Director of FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute focused on creating a patient-centered system that accelerates science research, dismantles barriers to access, and connects patients with treatments. Alisha previously worked at global strategic advisory and commercial diplomacy firm Albright Stonebridge Group.

Alisha has extensive experience working with public and private stakeholders to advance global and domestic health policy initiatives. Alisha received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Vermont with a degree in International Development and a certificate in International Studies from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. Alisha is currently a Master of Public Health candidate at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Our Members