About The Programme

The Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Biotechnology (PGDIB) programme is intended to prepare personnel for immediate employment in the biotechnology industry. This program will train the students on various industry-oriented courses to equip them with the necessary know-how and do-how aspects of production, testing, licensing, packaging and release of biotech and biopharmaceutical products. This programme aims to make the students industry-ready thereby bridging the gap between industry and academia.

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Programme Highlights

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January 2025

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Science Graduates

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Industry and RCB

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3-4 Months in Industry

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₹ 1,00,000

Major Outcomes

  • Students will gain knowledge, expertise and relevant exposure required for starting an industrial job in the biotech sector
  • Biotech Industry will get a pool of skilled and competent human resource for their endeavors

Key Highlights

  • 1-year industry-oriented offline program designed to bridge academia and industry.
  • Curriculum developed and delivered by industry experts, including electives tailored to student interests.
  • Hands-on training with industry-relevant instrumentation and exposure to advanced technologies.
  • Internship opportunities with biotech industries and involvement with start-up culture via BSC BioNEST Bio-incubator.
  • Diploma awarded by UNESCO-RCB, an “Institute of National Importance,” Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.
  • Introduction to big data, AI/ML, with visits to the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC).
  • Exposure to high-end equipment at the Advanced Technology Platform Centre (ATPC).

Faculty/Instructor

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Dr. Somenath Ganguly

Associate Vice President, Analytical Research
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

PhD in Analytical Chemistry from IIT Kharagpur with 30 years' experience at Ranbaxy and Sun Pharma. Leading Analytical Research team of 180 scientists. He has numerous patents and publications to his credit.
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Ms. Archana

Techinvention Lifecare Pvt Ltd

Pharmaceutical professional with 25 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Production. Expert in WHO Pre-Qualification, NRA audits, QMS functions, and vaccine testing. Ensures compliance with domestic and international regulations.
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Dr. Sarmad Hanif

Lead Consultant - Strategic Initiatives
Techinvention Lifecare Pvt Ltd

Project leader in vaccine development for infectious diseases and AMR. Proficient in immunoassay development for immunogenicity assessment and bio-process technology. Expert in collaboration management and strategy design.
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Dr. P Rita Santhakumar

VP & Head Analytical Development
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited

With 34+ years of experience in Analytical Development, leads a team of 900+ scientists. Expert in chromatography, characterization, and resolving technical issues.
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Dr. P Sita Mahalaxmi

General Manager
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited

With 34+ years of experience in Analytical Development, an expert in Mass Spectroscopy, wet analysis, and chromatography including method development and validation.
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Dr. Chitra Arvind

Partner
LEX IP CARE LLP

With 20+ years of experience in prosecution of patent applications, specializing in life sciences & pharmaceuticals. Visiting Professor in many Institutions across India.
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Dr. Somdutta Sen

R&D Head
Sphaera Pharma Pvt Ltd.

With 25+ years of experience in Drug discovery, Proteomics based Biomarker discovery and Structural Biology. Leading multiple projects from early discovery stage to pre-clinical and early clinical development. Selected by CII for contributing immensely to development of STEM in India.
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Dr. Sonam Bhatia

Director, Science and Quality Control
xLongevity

With 15+ years of experience, Sonam Bhatia is the Director of Science and Quality Control at xLongevity, leading research in drug delivery, R&D, and regulatory compliance, with 20+ product launches.
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Dr. Gyan Yadav

Independent Consultant
Ex-Ranbaxy Research Labs

Organic Chemist with 30 years of R&D experience in API process research, scale-up, and manufacturing. Expert in regulatory filings, process validation, cGMP, and stability studies.
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Dr. Narendra Chirmule

Founder-Director
SymphonyTech Biologics

Visiting Faculty at UPenn and IIT Delhi. Former R&D head at Biocon, Amgen, and Merck, he specializes in vaccines, biologics, and gene therapies. Dr. Chirmule is on the NIH advisory committee for HIV vaccines and a TEDx speaker.
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Dr. Sumant Sharachchandra Karnik

Training & Quality Head
Resolve Biotech Pvt. ltd.

With 40+ years of experience in biopharmaceuticals, specializes in QA, GMP, and regulatory affairs. Former Director of NPFC, he led plasma fractionation, vaccine prequalification, and large-scale chromatography technology. Currently Adviser to NPFC & Haffkine Institute for Testing, Research.
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Dr. Anita Chugh

CTO
Thrafford Lifescience

With 30+ years of experience in Drug Discovery and Development. Expert in small/large molecule therapeutics, cell/gene therapies, biomedical devices and nutraceuticals.
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Ms. Geeta Ogra Bedi

Founder
Probidentia Research

With 26+ years of experience in Pharma, Healthcare, and Biotech industry. Expert in GLP, GCP, GMP, GPP auditing and CFR part 11 compliance, handling MHRA/FDA/DCGI inspections along with pre & post marketing quality assurance programs in diffrent therapeutics areas.
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Dr. Nidhi Adlakha

Associate Professor
Regional Centre for Biotechnolgy

Expert in Synthetic Biology and Bioprocessing field
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Dr. Karthigeyan Dhanasekaran

Assistant Professor
Regional Centre for Biotechnolgy

Dr. Karthigeyan is a Cell Biologist studying the perturbation of centrosome and cilia across infectious and non-infectious diseases to understand their pathological contributions and further intervene them to restore normalcy.
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Dr. Prem S. Kaushal

Associate Professor
Regional Centre for Biotechnolgy

Structural biologist; uses cryo-EM as a major research tool to find unique features of protein synthesis in microbial pathogens that can be exploited for structure-based drug design.
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Dr. Avinash Bajaj

Professor
Regional Centre for Biotechnolgy

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Dr. Deepti Jain

Associate Professor
Regional Centre for Biotechnolgy

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Dr. Tushar K Maiti

Professor
Regional Centre for Biotechnolgy

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Dr. Rajender K Motiani

Associate Professor
Regional Centre for Biotechnolgy

Dr. Rajender is an international expert in second messenger signaling and cell biology. He is awarded with several national and international awards. His work is highly cited and is published in prestigious journals.

Course Modules

    General Courses:

  • Clinical Research Regulations
  • Quality Control and Quality Assurance
  • Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Basics of Information Technology
  • Vaccine Technology
  • General Principles of Intellectual Property
  • Scale Up and Bioprocess Technology
  • Analytical Techniques
  • Basic concepts of Drug Discovery and Development
  • Sessions on Soft Skills
  • Practical Modules
  • Internship (3-4 months)

    Elective Courses:

  • Commercial manufacturing
  • Advanced Drug Discovery & Development
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Participating Industries

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