Kevin Grogan
Managing Editor
Kevin Grogan has been writing about pharmaceuticals for over twenty years in roles that have included online editor for PharmaTimes. After four years freelancing, which involved writing for all the principal titles in the sector, as well as consultancy work with major pharmaceutical companies, he joined Scrip as Managing Editor, Europe, Commercial in the summer of 2017.
Covering all aspects of the pharma industry, Kevin has interviewed pretty much all the leading figures in the sector, both in the UK and globally. A regular attendee at financial and medical conferences worldwide (and moderating at some), he has also appeared on BBC television and radio, ITV and Channel 4 to discuss events in the pharmaceutical industry.
Fluent in Spanish, he previously worked as a journalist on rock/pop music publications, was chief sub editor at the Catholic weekly newspaper The Universe and also contributed articles to the likes of The Independent and the Manchester Evening News on football.
Latest From Kevin Grogan
Roche Touts Safety Profile For NMOSD Drug Satralizumab
With Alexion's Soliris already approved, and Viela's inebilizumab within touching distance of an FDA green light, Roche is highlighting the safety profile of its investigational neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder drug satralizumab.
Novartis Oncology Head Discusses Cancer Care Challenge With COVID-19
Susanne Schaffert tells Scrip that policies of prioritizing coronavirus treatment to the detriment of cancer care was a worrying move that is negatively impacting survival and mortality.
AZ/Merck & Co' s Lynparza Gets US Approval For Prostate Cancer
Lynparza has received the green light from the FDA for advanced prostate cancer, its fourth tumor type, and while it may not be the first PARP inhibitor to be approved for this indication, analysts are expecting the drug to lead the class.
COVID-19 Vaccine Access Uproar Underscores Importance Of At-Risk Manufacturing
Sanofi CEO Hudson tries to reassure France on access, but notes that Europe does not currently have a program to assure a supply of a coronavirus vaccine as soon as safety and efficacy have been established.
Novartis Targets Quick Launches For Zolgensma in Europe
The Swiss major is offering a ‘Day One’ access program to governments and reimbursement agencies for Zolgensma, which is already available in France and will be shortly in Germany.
Sanofi Calms France's Fears Over COVID-19 Vaccine Access
Paul Hudson has been at the helm of Sanofi for just nine months, but for the last few days his comments about which country will be first in line for the firm's coronavirus vaccines will have reminded him that the Gallic culture runs deep.