Dennis E. Burns

Dennis is a distinguished biotech and pharmaceutical executive, with over 30 years of international experience. Dennis was formerly Global Head of Business Development for Roche Pharmaceuticals. Prior to that he was Vice President, New Product Planning, Business Development and Strategic Planning for Roche’s US operations. During his 22-year tenure with Roche, Dennis held positions which include: sales, sales management, marketing research, product management, international product management, marketing, therapeutic area strategy, portfolio planning, new product planning, licensing and acquisitions. Dennis is currently President of PharmaSavv-e, LLC, a consulting organization serving an international client base in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and investment. Dennis graduated from the University of New Mexico (UNM) with a degree in Pharmacy and completed an MBA with concentrations in finance and international business from the University of Hawaii. In 2007 Dennis was honored as the UNM College of Pharmacy’s Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. From 2008 through 2012 Dennis served on the University of New Mexico Foundation Board of Directors.