Career Opportunities in the Biotechnology Industry

Abstract

‘The Age of Living Machines: How Biology Will Build the Next Technology Revolution’ is a book written in 2019 by Susan Hockfield, neuroscientist and past President of MIT. There is a biotechnology revolution beginning to happen that will define our lives the next 20+ years, in food, health, climate change, etc. The field is just taking off and what was unthinkable is beginning to happen. These developments provide significant industry opportunities for students with diverse skill sets. Students have an opportunity to reflect on the future and position themselves to leverage their unique knowledge, skills, and attitude. This talk will define possible opportunities in industry and help students to position themselves for a rich career ahead.

Biography of the speaker

Mr. Suresh Balsubramani is an alumnus of IIT Madras, graduating with a B.Tech degree in Chemical Engg in 1976. While he preferred Math to Biology in school, he has spent his entire career in Biology. He is a consummate corporate professional and has significant interdisciplinary experiences in plant health, animal health, and human health businesses. He has met customers personally in over 50 countries around the world.