The Bioscience Careers Seminar Series is back by popular demand! Now led by the PhD Ambassadors in collaboration with the Office of Research and Graduate Education and Life Science Washington, the series will allow graduate students to explore careers and build professional connections with biotech and pharmaceutical companies within Washington state. PhD training prepares you for many different jobs, both inside and outside the academy. During this year’s Bioscience Careers Seminar Series, we’ll highlight experiences of scientists who’ve transitioned from their PhD to various careers in one of our local companies.

* To encourage networking and community building, all sessions will be held in person at the UW SLU campus; recordings will be posted, at a later date, on the RGE website.

About the Speaker

Manoj Kumar is a Biotech and vaccines R&D leader with 20+ years of experience advancing products from early research through Phase 1/2 clinical trials and cGMP manufacturing. He has proven track record in R&D, MSAT, technology transfer, process development, analytical and immunology platforms, troubleshooting and cross-functional program leadership. He is known for driving complex global vaccine programs, building high-performing teams, and partnering with regulators, funders, and scientific advisors to deliver impactful, affordable vaccines. He is a One Health Enthusiast and strong advocate for Academia-Industry Collaborations.

Career Highlights:

• Leadership roles across Inventprise, Hester Biosciences, Biological E, Hilleman Labs, & Serum Institute
• Contributed to 30+ product development programs, seven cGMP manufactured products and multiple successful tech transfers
• 20+ patents, 50+ publications/contributions, 30+ keynotes, 40+  reviews for Scientific Journals
• PI/Co-PI on multiple preclinical tox studies and oversight of 10+ clinical serology programs
• Recipient of 21 national & international awards