Careers
The MMB program at NC State helps students build the bridge from college to career.
Business Leadership in Biotechnology
The value of the MMB program at NC State lies in the wide scope of industry experiences we offer our students. Through these experiences, MMB students gain a deeper, real-world perspective, develop professional skills, meet valuable contacts, and explore career paths.
We’re proud that 94% of students in our program have received job offers after graduation within 3 months of graduation.
Equipped with the knowledge of the fundamentals of business and biotechnology, the skills to be an effective leader, and the support of a robust alumni network, MMB graduates go on to have successful careers across a wide array of industries and positions.
The data shows our alumni are not just in “Lab” or “Sales” they are in every stage of a product’s life cycle.
- Early Stage: Scientific Research & Product Development
- Mid-Stage: Clinical Trial Management & Regulatory Affairs
- Launch/Growth: Marketing, Business Development and Supply Chain
- Infrastructure: IT Quality, Data Analysis and Operations
Student Testimonials
Hear from MMB alumni how our program has influenced their career path.
![“The MMB [Program] helped me gain exposure to a wide variety of job responsibilities and business types within the biotech community. With this exposure came perspective to think on how true innovation comes at the junctions, just like the MMB.”](https://units.cals.ncsu.edu/master-of-microbial-biotechnology/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/3.jpg)
![“[The MMB Program has] given me the business experience to pursue a career more focused in business as opposed to on the bench. The capstone project has shaped my view on innovation and quickly thinking on my feet. I was able to heavily leverage my experience in my interviews for a career in investment banking, that is heavily focused on being able to learn quickly and adapt to different situations.](https://units.cals.ncsu.edu/master-of-microbial-biotechnology/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/4.jpg)
