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Patrick Grogan

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Commercial Strategy Consultant & Fractional Executive at Cascades Strategic Management LLC.
📍 El Cerrito, California, United States

Patrick Grogan is a commercialization executive with over 20 years of experience in life sciences and diagnostics. He specializes in go-to-market strategy for molecular diagnostics and liquid biopsy products, holding an MBA from Saint Marys College of California and expertise in development under FDA design control.

Having earned his science degree from the University of Galway in Ireland, Patrick later moved to California for his MBA. He has since established his career within the Bay Areas vibrant life sciences and diagnostics industry, working with both startups and large corporations.

He co-authored a publication on using a semiconductor biochip for the multiplexed identification and genotyping of infectious agents.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Commercial Strategy Consultant & Fractional Executive
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
El Cerrito, California, United States
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Cancer Early Detection
Focuses on the commercial strategy for multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests, particularly next-generation proteomics-based liquid biopsy platforms.
Commercializing Science
Passionate about translating disruptive scientific innovation into commercial success for diagnostics and life science companies, from startups to Fortune 500s.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Commercial Strategy Consultant & Fractional Executive
Cascades Strategic Management LLC.
2-2024 - 11-2025
Fractional Vice President - Commercial Development
Novelna
2-2022 - 11-2022
Vice President Commercial Development
Cepheid
1-2015 - 2-2022
Senior Vice President Commercial Development
InSilixa Inc.
7-2013 - 10-2020
Principal Consultant
Cascades Strategic Management
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Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Galway
MBA
Saint Mary's College of California
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