Pat Larrabee: Guiding Readiness with Precision

Pat Larrabee has built her career around helping biotech companies bridge science and operations with clarity and discipline. She began in ag-biotech, where her early work focused on reducing pesticide use through genetic innovation. That foundation shaped how she sees the connection between scientific discovery, regulatory structures, and the physical systems that bring them together. She learned the mechanics of science, then mastered how to support it, improve it, and keep it moving forward.

As her experience grew, Pat moved from research into leadership, shifting her focus toward strategy and execution. She developed a deep understanding of how scientific intent translates into functional, compliant facilities. Today, as Vice President of Advisory Services at VaLogic, she works with teams that are scaling up, refining systems, and preparing for the critical transition from construction to full operational readiness.

Pat brings order to uncertainty. She doesn’t rely on generalities or theoretical frameworks. Instead, she listens carefully, maps the risks, and gives teams the structure they need to act with purpose. Her approach is grounded and direct, built on years of experience guiding high-stakes projects to successful outcomes. She works side by side with clients to align space, process, and compliance, always focused on delivering solutions that hold up under pressure.

Her presence becomes especially valuable when challenges start to mount. She has stepped in to help teams recover after missed timelines, resolve misaligned contractor activity, and bring stalled commissioning efforts back online. Pat understands where things typically fall apart and how to put them back together in a way that avoids waste and restores momentum.

At VaLogic, Pat plays a central role in shaping several of the company’s most trusted service lines:

• Operational readiness planning that supports how people actually work
• GMP facility strategy that connects infrastructure to scientific intent
• CQV management that removes guesswork and reduces rework
• Risk response that brings control to unstable project environments

She also helps teams steer clear of issues before they take hold. Pat knows how to spot the patterns early, and she helps clients avoid common missteps:

• Construction decisions that overlook GMP alignment
• Delayed or disorganized CQV planning
• Warehouse designs that miss the needs of consumables and materials
• Radiopharma processes that fall apart due to isotope timing
• Contractor misalignment that weakens trust and slows momentum

Pat’s strength lies in her ability to keep things simple when they matter most. She brings rigor without rigidity, precision without overcomplication. Her process is steady and clear, even when deadlines are tight or stakes are high. She helps teams get organized, stay focused, and move forward with confidence.

Clients don’t come to VaLogic just to check boxes. They come for results that work in the real world. Pat is a big reason those results get delivered.
Pat brings a rare combination of experience, calm decision-making, and practical insight to every project she touches. Her background in science is deep, but what sets her apart is the way she applies it, with a steady focus on what each client truly needs to move forward. She doesn’t oversell, and she doesn’t overcomplicate. She listens closely, sees around corners, identifies problems early, and keeps teams focused on results.
At VaLogic, this way of working is part of the culture. Pat helps define that culture through her example. She’s thoughtful and focused, always working toward a clear goal… making sure clients are ready to operate with confidence. From early planning to final execution, her work reflects the company’s larger commitment to solving complex challenges without adding complexity for the client.