Biotechnology business careers

Graduates will find career opportunities in a wide variety of industries, such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory management, medical device manufacturing, animal health firms, and agriscience companies. Firms in these industries range from Fortune 500 companies to start-up ventures.

As you earn the MS in the Business of Biotech & Life Sciences, you gain a deep understanding of how to manage and lead a business, adhere to regulatory compliance, and solve complex problems in life sciences companies.

Indiana is among the top 10 states for careers in biosciences, according to industry reports.

Careers in biotechnology

Depending on your skills, qualifications, and background, you may pursue careers in biosciences like:

Biotech start-up entrepreneur
Biotech research and development professional
Regulatory or compliance professional
Quality control analyst
Biotech business analyst
Biotech business development
Leadership in biotech and pharmaceutical fields
Medical device careers
Biotech consulting

Kelley Indianapolis Career Services

As you gain skills to be a strategic business leader in biotechnology, you will have help pursuing biotech careers and internships at life sciences companies. Kelley Indianapolis Career Services (KICS) offers graduate students career support and counsel.

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“Indiana’s life sciences industry needs more degreed talent to support the discovery and development of new pharmaceutical and medical device products, devise and implement cutting-edge manufacturing processes, and lead the companies that employ thousands of Hoosiers.”

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Careers in biotechnology

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