Leaving Academia to Lead a Multi-Billion Dollar Drug Program? Dr. Benjamin Suratt on Reinventing His Career

<p>Today on <em>It’s Bigger Than Biotech</em>, we sit down with <strong>Dr. Benjamin Suratt</strong>, <strong>Global Project Head and Clinical Lead at Sanofi</strong>, whose journey from academic medicine to industry leadership offers a masterclass in navigating science, purpose, and career reinvention.</p><p>With a background in <strong>Pulmonary and Critical Care</strong>, Dr. Suratt spent two decades in academic research before stepping into the biotech world—now leading early development in <strong>immunity and inflammation</strong>. In this episode, he breaks down what it means to lead complex, milestone-driven programs while staying rooted in scientific curiosity and patient impact.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>The mindset shift from academia to industry</p></li><li><p>What it <em>really</em> means to manage global development teams</p></li><li><p>How to know when it’s time to pivot careers</p></li><li><p>What future physician-scientists need to prepare for</p></li><li><p>And how purpose and innovation intersect in today’s pharma landscape</p></li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re a med student, a PhD, or a professional wondering what else your degree can do—this one’s for you.</p>