EP1 | PhD to Industry Transition in USA: Rohini Deshpande

April 2, 2025

PhD to Industry

🚀 Want to build a successful career in biotech and industry R&D? Join us for an insightful conversation with Rohini Deshpande, Vice President, Drug Substance Technologies at Amgen, as she shares her journey, career lessons, and leadership insights.

🔑 Key Takeaways:
✔️ The power of teamwork – Recognizing and embracing collaboration
✔️ Taking charge of your career – Don’t stay in the backseat
✔️ The role of communication – A critical asset and a key differentiator

💡 Key Questions Discussed:
🔬 How does postdoctoral research impact an industry career?
🏛️ How can we bridge the Industry-Academia gap?
🚀 How can students prepare for industry roles?
🎯 What shifts are needed when transitioning from scientist to leader?
🗣️ What career advice would you give to your younger self?

🎙️ Facilitated by: Narendra Chirmule, CEO, SymphonyTech Biologics

📢 Watch now & level up your career!

YouTube video Link: https://youtu.be/wmUWwGyOdx0

Mentor Konnect - Rohini Deshpande — Mentor Konnect – Rohini Deshpande

🔗 Connect with Rohini Deshpande: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohini-deshpande-ab1a227/

About Mentor Konnect

🎓 Inspiring Minds. Connecting Journeys.

Mentor Konnect is a storytelling and mentorship series by
BioPatrika, designed to bridge the gap between aspiring scientists, professionals, and accomplished leaders across diverse fields—spanning biotech, physics, academia, industry, and beyond.

Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a trailblazer who shares personal career journeys, pivotal mentorship moments, challenges faced, and the mindset needed to navigate growth and transitions.

Whether you’re a student, researcher, postdoc, or industry professional, Mentor Konnect offers a unique blend of wisdom, warmth, and real-world guidance to help you carve your own path with confidence.