Alex Gruzdev

Global Commercial & Business Development Leader

Driving commercialization and strategic partnerships worldwide.

Diagnostics · Biotech · AI-Enabled Healthcare · Automotive

Alex Gruzdev, Global Commercial & Business Development Leader
  • 20+ Years Leading Commercial Growth
  • 20× Revenue Growth, HemoTypeSC
  • 2M+ Diagnostic Tests per Quarter
  • 20+ Countries on 4 Continents
  • 500+ Strategic Programs Delivered
  • $250M+ Cumulative Commercial Impact
Office of the President's Administration, Abuja, Nigeria
Office of the President's Administration, Abuja, Nigeria

Builder of Markets and Partnerships

  • 20+ Years of Revenue Growth

    Business development and commercial leadership across diagnostics, biotech, AI-enabled diagnostics, tech, and automotive.

  • End-to-End Deal Cycles

    Sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and closing high-value partnerships with clinical networks, laboratories, CROs, CDMOs, and distributors.

  • National Programs in 15+ Countries

    Multimillion-dollar alliances with government and non-government health organizations that expanded access to national screening.

  • AI-Enabled Diagnostics

    Commercial development of AI/ML platforms that bring machine learning into clinical, operational, and QC workflows.

  • Regulatory-Ready Launches

    Product commercialization under ISO 13485, FDA, and IVDR frameworks, with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Operations aligned.

  • Hands-On Sales Leadership

    CRM discipline, data-driven forecasting, KPI frameworks, and field execution tied to pricing and market access.

Depth of Experience

Years of hands-on leadership by discipline.

Sales & Commercialization 24 years
Business Development 21 years
Marketing & Commercial Strategy 21 years
Market Data Analysis 21 years
Global Partnerships & International Business 19 years
Executive Leadership 19 years
AI/ML, IT Development & SaaS 13 years

Selected Commercial Wins

All Case Studies
Nigeria 2025: Break the Chain

20×Revenue Growth

HemoTypeSC Global Expansion

Transformed HemoTypeSC from a stagnant product into a global screening platform adopted by Ministries of Health, NGOs, and clinical networks.

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200+/dayDTC Sales in 3 Months

Lead Test Retail Launch

Created a new revenue stream without cannibalizing existing drinking water kit sales.

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Presenting a SaaS sales tool to a dealer network

+40%Fleet Conversion

ML-Based SaaS TCO Platform

Shifted fleet sales from price-based objections to value-based decision-making.

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What Partners Say

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LinkedIn Recommendation

Alex has been solutions-oriented, helping us navigate complex procurement and logistical needs across multiple countries.

Andrew ZapfelDirector of Global Initiatives & Alliances, American Society of Hematology
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LinkedIn Recommendation

Alex is a world-class marketer who also brings high quality in the fields of business development.

Erik SerraoBusiness Development, Genomics & Healthcare AI
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LinkedIn Recommendation

His initiatives get results and have increased productivity for the companies he works with by significant percentages.

Dwight DunaganCOO, Epinal Inc.
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LinkedIn Recommendation

Your expertise and competence in marketing, branding, and customer behavior are beyond praise.

Oleg RiabtsevPresident, Eberspacher Group
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Partner Note

I would also like to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your professionalism and outstanding collaboration. Your quick availability and support are always greatly appreciated.

Program PartnerNational Health Authority project
From a partner email, shared with permission. Name withheld.

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