Dan Kagan
About Dan Kagan
Dan Kagan serves as the President and COO of Scientist.com, where he has significantly contributed to the expansion of the company's marketplace and innovative drug discovery processes. He holds advanced degrees in Bioengineering and has a diverse background in research and consulting.
Current Role at Scientist.com
Dan Kagan serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer at Scientist.com, a position he has held since 2020 in Solana Beach, California. In this role, he advocates for innovative drug discovery processes aimed at curing all diseases by 2050. He has played a significant role in expanding the company's marketplace to include private research portals for the National Institutes of Health and several large pharmaceutical partners. His leadership focuses on enhancing research procurement efficiency and facilitating access to a wide range of research services.
Previous Positions at Scientist.com
Prior to his current role, Dan Kagan held multiple positions at Scientist.com. He served as Chief Operating Officer from 2015 to 2020 and as Vice President of Innovation (Strategy/Operations) from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of a platform that provides access to 3,500 research services from over 15,000 suppliers across 100 countries. His efforts significantly improved the efficiency of research procurement processes.
Educational Background
Dan Kagan holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego, where he studied under Professor Joseph Wang from 2007 to 2012. He also earned a B.S. in Biochemistry and Mathematics from Rutgers University from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, he completed a Post-Baccalaureate program at the National Institutes of Health, focusing on Oncology and Cancer Biology, from 2006 to 2007.
Career Experience and Consulting
Before his roles at Scientist.com, Dan Kagan gained diverse experience in various organizations. He worked as an intern at eBoost Consulting in 2012 and later became a Business Development Manager there from 2012 to 2013. He also held positions as a Research Assistant Intern at Colgate Palmolive and as an IRTA Post-Baccalaureate at the National Institutes of Health. His experience includes advising startups during his time at eBoost Consulting.
Recognitions and Initiatives
Dan Kagan has been recognized twice as one of San Diego Business Journal’s 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40. He was a Gordon Scholar and has initiated projects such as ChemoTactics. He also served as the Chief Technology Officer for the UC-San Diego 100K Entrepreneur Challenge, showcasing his commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship in the scientific community.