About
Dr Balaji Somasundaram was appointed to the position of General Manager, Q-Gen with QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute commenced on Tuesday 7th October 2025.
Dr Somasundaram is a biotech executive with over 15 years of experience in biomanufacturing, CDMO operations, and regulatory strategy. He has led vaccine development programs, overseen GMP-compliant manufacturing, and managed strategic partnerships with government, industry and academic institutions.
His leadership has driven operational excellence, secured multimillion-dollar revenue, and earned multiple awards. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and is known for translating scientific innovation into commercial and clinical impact.