SeerPharma and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) invite you to an informative careers session exploring opportunities across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and broader life sciences industries.
For more than 35 years, SeerPharma has supported pharmaceutical and medical device organisations in navigating Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance. Today, we are connected to more than 4,500 companies involved in manufacturing, supplying, and handling pharmaceutical products and medical devices. This extensive industry experience gives us valuable insights into the skills, expertise, and capabilities organisations seek when recruiting and developing their workforce.
A key part of SeerPharma’s mission is to nurture and develop the next generation of professionals entering this dynamic and evolving industry. Through our long-standing partnership with UTS, we help deliver postgraduate qualifications in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), equipping students with industry-relevant knowledge and practical insights drawn from real-world experience.
Building on this commitment, SeerPharma and UTS will host “Beyond the Lab: Career Pathways in Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Regulated Industries” on Thursday, 22 October 2026. This session is open to anyone interested in exploring career opportunities across these sectors, whether you are currently studying, preparing to enter the workforce or considering your next career move.
What to Expect
The session will bring together experienced industry professionals, a regulatory representative and UTS alumni to share practical insights into career opportunities, employer expectations and the capabilities needed to succeed in regulated industries.
The discussion will explore:
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Career journeys and opportunities: Personal experiences, career transitions, challenges and opportunities across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and regulatory sectors.
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Skills employers value: The technical knowledge, practical experience and professional attributes that help candidates stand out in a competitive employment market.
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Career pathways across the industry: Insights into roles in Quality Assurance, Quality Operations, Product Development, Bioprocessing, Manufacturing and Regulatory Affairs.
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Building industry readiness: How the Master of Good Manufacturing Practice (MGMP) program can help students develop relevant knowledge and skills and prepare for roles in regulated industries.
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Practical career advice: Tips for preparing for industry roles, strengthening professional networks and improving employability.
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Interactive panel discussion and Q&A: An opportunity to ask questions, hear different perspectives and gain advice directly from experienced professionals.
Meet the Panellists
The panel will feature professionals from regulatory, pharmaceutical manufacturing, product development, biotechnology and quality assurance backgrounds:
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Matt Davis — Director, Inspections Section, Manufacturing Quality Branch (MQB), Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
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David Campbell — Head of Quality Operations, Region CANZ & Asia, iNova Pharmaceuticals
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Marie Azzi — Product Development Manager, Phebra
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Anika Raiana — Quality Assurance Associate, PharmaCare Laboratories
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Diwas Malla — Senior Regional Quality Assurance Associate, iNova Pharmaceuticals
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Sushil Gupta — Technical Manager, Biologics Innovation Facility (BIF), UTS
Together, the panellists will offer a valuable perspective on the breadth of career opportunities available and the pathways through which students and aspiring professionals can build rewarding careers in the life sciences industry.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Time: From 5:15 pm onwards
Venue: Building 20, Level 10, 100 Broadway, UTS
Room: CB20.10.064_066 Collaborative Pod Classroom
Cost: Free to attend
Register to Attend
Whether your interests lie in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, biologics manufacturing, Quality Assurance, regulatory affairs or another area of the life sciences industry, this session offers an opportunity to hear directly from experienced professionals, understand what employers are looking for and explore how your studies and professional development can support your career ambitions.
Attendees are encouraged to bring questions for the panellists and take advantage of this opportunity to gain practical career advice, make valuable professional connections and discover potential pathways into the industry.
