Biotechnology brings together science, technology and innovation to solve complex challenges and improve lives. From research and drug development to business strategy, product management and consulting, the industry offers diverse career paths for graduate students and postdocs across disciplines. Explore career opportunities, discover industry roles, and learn how to translate your academic expertise into a meaningful career in biotech.
Nucleate Global Summit
In August 2026, the Graduate Office of Career and Life Design sponsored 10 UT Austin graduate students and postdocs to attend the Nucleate Global Summit in Dallas, a premier gathering of biotech innovators, industry leaders and emerging talent. Through panel discussions, fireside chats, networkin, and mentorship, participants explored emerging trends in biotechnology and life sciences while building connections to support their career journeys.
Resources
Texas Health Catalyst, UT Austin Dell Medical School
Texas Health Catalyst provides researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs customized guidance on product development from industry and clinical experts, as well as milestone-based seed funding. The program supports innovation across all health care sectors, including therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices and digital health products.
Texas Health Catalyst also offers UT undergraduate and graduate students a semester-long experiential learning opportunity in which they learn about health care technology commercialization, industry research and more.
Career Transition Guides for Biotech
Meet Alumni in Biotech
Learn what it’s like to work in biotech, straight from UT graduate alumni! Alumni@Work videos are short video interviews with advanced degree graduate students from across the university. Explore careers and advice from:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Baylor College of Medicine
Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences
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