Francie Barron, PhD

I help biotech companies turn scientific innovation into commercial reality. With a PhD in cell biology and over a decade of business development experience, I bridge the gap between R&D, regulatory strategy, and commercial execution. I’ve closed $4.6M in partnership contracts across life science tools and diagnostics, working with organizations from startups to Fortune 100 companies and non-profits like the Gates Foundation. I recently led a successfully funded $4M+ state grant application for a novel diagnostics platform. I specialize in go-to-market strategy, partnership development, regulatory-informed product roadmaps, and compelling investor and grant narratives that secure funding.