Industry Immersion Learning Real-Life Industry Case-Studies in Biotechnology and Business

Students are often surprised about the differences between the university and industry work environments when adjusting to their first job in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. This book aims to facilitate the transition from university to industry by presenting real-life study cases that span a broad range of important topics. Amongst these are examples of innovation, management or optimization of products, processes, and intellectual property.Many university teachers are also unfamiliar with the industry environment. This book provides guidance on how to approach industry professionals and create educational alliances. The strategy of establishing contact to industry employers and the process of developing study cases are outlined. Each study includes a description of the topic, mission and goals, learning outcomes, study plan, student deliverables, and teacher's instructional materials.Few textbooks are available that contain hands-on training for students aiming to work in industry and instructions for university teachers interested in collaborating with industry. This book is ideal for professional science and MBA students, as well as university teachers and industry professionals.

Lisbeth Borbye received a PhD in Genetics at the University of Copenhagen and was a post-doctoral fellow in the Human Genome Project. Since 1995 Dr. Borbye has held appointments in both academic and industry settings involving a range of technological, managerial, editorial and educational disciplines. The most prominent of these is the establishment and directorship of the professional Master's program in Microbial Biotechnology at North Carolina State University, a new type of education which seeks to integrate business and science to meet industry and society's needs. Dr. Borbye is a pioneer in establishing alliances between industry and academia. She has published numerous journal articles and holds several patents. In addition, she recently published the book entitled "Secrets to Success in Industry careers - Essential Skills in Science and Business" (Academic Press).

Principles of Industry Immersion Learning Integration of Pharmaceutical and Diagnostic Co-Development and Commercialization: Adding Value to Therapeutics by Applying Biomarkers Pharmaceutical Industry Product Portfolio Planning and Management Entrepreneurship: Establishing a New Biotechnology Venture Introduction to U.S. Patent Law Intellectual Property Management Operational Excellence In Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Aligning Behaviors and Standards in a Regulated Industry: Design and Implementation of a Job Observation Program