How Australia Can Build a Globally Competitive Biotech Sector

Australia’s biotech sector is expanding rapidly, underpinned by world-class research, growing innovation pipelines, and increasing global interest. Yet without a clear, coordinated national strategy, much of that potential risks remaining fragmented or unrealised. The challenge is no longer capability, but intent and alignment.In this conversation, Dr Katharine Bassett is joined by Rebekah Cassidy, CEO of AusBiotech, to examine what it would take to elevate Australia into a globally competitive life sciences leader. The discussion focuses on policy settings, government coordination, and the structural reforms required to scale innovation and sovereign capability.Topics covered- The strengths and gaps in Australia’s biotech ecosystem- Why whole-of-government coordination matters for scale- Sovereign manufacturing and national capability- Translating research into globally competitive companies- Building international partnerships and export pathways📥 JOIN Amplieo+ on Substack for early access to episodes, exclusive videos, and bonus content: https://amplieo.substack.comLEARN more about Amplieo: https://www.amplieo.com📲 FOLLOW Amplieo on socialsLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/amplieoInstagram: https://instagram.com/amplieoYouTube: https://youtube.com/@amplieo Get full access to Amplieo at amplieo.substack.com/subscribe