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.
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Latest From Kevin Grogan
Pharma Q3 Results Preview: J&J, Novartis & Roche
Investors are keen to see how J&J's Remicade is holding up to biosimilar competition, especially now that Zytiga generics are on the way. Novartis is likely to play up the potential for new launches like siponimod in multiple sclerosis and Aimovig in migraine, while Roche is expected to continue delivering strong performance for core brands and expansion plans for Tecentriq.
Sandoz And AbbVie Biosimilar Humira Settlement: What Does It Mean?
Sandoz has become the latest firm to sign a settlement agreement over biosimilar Humira with AbbVie, heralding imminent launch in Europe. In the US, it will hold off launching until September 2023.
Ionis Catches The Eye With New Roche Alliance
October has been a very good month for Ionis. Following US approval of Tegredi, it has now signed a potentially lucrative deal with existing partner Roche for another antisense drug, this time to tackle advanced dry AMD.
Key Cancer Data To Be Unveiled At ESMO In Munich
Big pharma and little biotechs are getting ready to pack their bags for Germany where over 2,000 abstracts will be presented at ESMO and the fine details on some major oncology studies will be closely watched.
Acacia Aghast As FDA Says No To Barhemsys
The UK company has been stunned by a complete response letter for its nausea and vomiting therapy which relates to problems at its contract manufacturer but is not linked to the data package. Despite the setback, Acacia is sticking to a first-half 2019 launch plan.
Orchard Cash Pile Set To Rise With Nasdaq IPO
The UK gene therapy firm was only set up in 2016 but after raising $260m in two financing rounds since the end of 2017, Orchard has filed documents with a view to listing on NASDAQ.