Smart Biotech Scientist | The CMC and Biomanufacturing Podcast for Bioprocess Development and Manufacturing Leaders
The go-to CMC and bioprocessing podcast for process development scientists and CMC leaders scaling biologics into regulatory-ready therapies with less trial and error.
Practical, execution-focused guidance on CMC development, tech transfer, scale-up, GMP readiness, CDMO partnerships, and manufacturing economics.
Hosted by Dr. David Brühlmann, CMC strategist, former Bioprocess Innovation Manager at Merck, PhD in glycoengineering, and close to 20 years of biomanufacturing experience. Smart Biotech Scientist delivers actionable insights for the people doing the hard work of turning promising molecules into scalable, regulatory-ready therapies.
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- You are a process development scientist or CMC lead managing a technology transfer, scale-up, or CDMO partnership
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- You are building or advising an early-stage biopharma team and need to make smart manufacturing decisions with limited resources
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CMC strategy and regulatory planning, bioprocess scale-up from lab to clinical and commercial manufacturing, cell culture process development and media optimization, technology transfer best practices, CDMO selection and partnership management, hybrid modeling and manufacturing economics, continuous manufacturing and Industry 4.0 in biopharma, biologics modalities including mAbs, ADCs, and cell and gene therapies.
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Smart Biotech Scientist | The CMC and Biomanufacturing Podcast for Bioprocess Development and Manufacturing Leaders
175: How Virtual Reality Training Solves Europe's Bioproduction Talent Shortage with Sandrine Lemoine - Part 1
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What if the road to bioproduction mastery started not in the lab, but with how you train your people?
Traditional biotech education often ends at theory, leaving graduates unprepared for the fast-paced world of manufacturing. But what if the key to faster, safer, and more scalable bioprocessing is digital immersion, letting scientists train in a virtual facility before they ever enter a real one?
This week, David Brühlmann welcomes Sandrine Lemoine, CEO of Immerscio.bio, to the Smart Biotech Scientist Podcast. With over 25 years spanning R&D, manufacturing strategy, and executive coaching, Sandrine has seen firsthand the widening gap between academic training and the urgent needs of industry. Now, she’s tackling the bioproduction talent shortage head-on through digital modules, built for skills, not just knowledge. From international team leadership to championing hands-on, immersive learning, Sandrine’s mission is to future-proof the workforce our industry desperately needs.
Here are three reasons you should queue up this episode:
- Immersive Digital Training Meets Industry Demand: Sandrine explains how 100% digital courses - leveraging 3D simulations, serious games, and virtual reality - are bridging the gap between academic theory and operational reality.
- Collaborating With Industry, Evolving With Technology: Immerscio.bio’s modules aren’t static. Developed by a consortium of major pharma and biotech companies, they’re constantly updated through direct feedback and partnership to keep pace with ever-changing technology and regulations - ensuring every learner gains relevant, up-to-date skills.
- Beyond Technical Skills: Building the Right Mindset: Technical expertise alone won’t cut it. Sandrine shares how soft skills like critical thinking, autonomy, and quality mindset are intentionally woven into training, preparing new hires and career-changers for the demands of a high-stakes, rapidly evolving field.
Curious how digital and AI-supported training could accelerate your team’s readiness and your career? Listen in to discover how Immerscio.bio is redefining workforce development, and get inspired to rethink your own approach to learning.
Connect with Sandrine Lemoine:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sandrine-lemoine-ba244a58
Website: https://immerscio.bio
Next step:
Book a free consultation to help you get started on any questions you may have about bioprocessing development and manufacturing: https://bruehlmann-consulting.com/call
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