EP2 – From the PhD in USA to Industry in India – Karthik Ramani

April 3, 2025

Biotech Industry in India

🌍 Torn between staying abroad or returning home after your PhD?
Do you feel the pull of home like Shah Rukh Khan in Swades? 🎬 🇮🇳

“Main nahi manta hamara desh duniya ka sabse mahaan desh hai. Lekin yeh zaroor manta hoon ki hum mein kabliyat hai, taqat hai, apne desh ko mahaan banane ki.” – Swades

In this episode of Mentor Konnect, we bring you the inspiring journey of Karthik Ramani, Associate Vice President, Product Development at Biocon Biologics. After completing his PhD and gaining experience in the USA, he made the bold decision to return to India and contribute to the growing biotech sector. 💡🔬

🚀 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Follow your own path – Don’t try to please everyone.
✔️ Returning to India vs. Staying Abroad – How to make an informed decision.
✔️ Industry Growth in India – Opportunities for PhDs & postdocs.

💡 Key Questions Answered:
🔹 Are Indian biotech companies actively hiring PhDs & postdocs from abroad?
🔹 How do mentors shape a career, and what makes an ideal mentor?
🔹 What challenges and rewards come with transitioning from academia to industry?

🎙️ An insightful session on career decisions, mentorship, and leadership in biotech!

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/LyC2fKlMdXc

🔗 Connect with Karthik Ramani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthik-ramani-8526336/

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.