Anand Mehra

Anand Mehra is the founder of Forge Life Science Partners, LLC.
Dr. Mehra is currently an Independent Director at Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. since 2014, a Director at First Aid Beverages, Inc., a Director at Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and a Managing Member at Sofinnova Management VIII LLC.
Dr. Mehra was Chairman at Merus NV from 2020 to 2025.
Dr. Mehra was an Independent Director at Immedica Pharma US, Inc. from 2007 to 2016.
Dr. Mehra was a Director at Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2010 to 2013.
Dr. Mehra was an Independent Director at Spark Therapeutics, Inc. from 2014 to 2019.
Dr. Mehra was Managing General Partner & Principal at Sofinnova Investments, Inc. from 2007 to 2020.
Dr. Mehra was a Director at NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Vicept Therapeutics, Inc., Civitas, and Amarin Pharma, Inc. Dr. Mehra was a Principal at McKinsey & Co., Inc. and JPMorgan Private Capital Asia Corp.
Dr. Mehra was an Associate at Panorama Capital LLC.
Dr. Mehra completed undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia and earned a doctorate from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons.