Noticing that the biotechnology company
Genentech was conducting state-of-the-art research but not on diseases of the nervous system, Schleifer was determined to get into the biotechnology business.
Eylea As CEO of Regeneron, Schleifer oversaw the "approval and growth of high-priced drugs." In 2011, Regeneron's first successful drug was
Eylea for
age-related macular degeneration. Regeneron's apparent privileged access of its experimental Covid-19 therapeutic to Donald Trump and members of the Trump administration drew criticism over ethical concerns. ==Personal life==