Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote
InvestorDirector, Office of Technology Management, University of Illinois Chicago at Illinois Ventures
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
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Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote: together at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote: together at The NutraSweet Company
About
Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote serves as Director of the Office of Technology Management at the University of Illinois Chicago. He brings over 25 years of experience in life sciences business development and R&D operations across pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, nutritional products, and specialty chemicals, including roles in both Fortune 100 companies and early-stage ventures. His background encompasses acquisition and integration, portfolio management, licensing transactions, and strategic planning across multiple industry segments.
Experience
- The University of Illinois (Chicago)Director, Office of Technology Managementcurrent2014 — present
- Chicago Innovation MentorsInnovation Mentorcurrent2011 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- Durata TherapeuticsDirector, Business Development2012 — 2013Chicago, IL
- Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc.EVP, Corporate Development2001 — 2011
- The NutraSweet CompanyVP1999 — 2000
- Monsanto CompanyDirector1995 — 1999
- The NutraSweet CompanyDirector, R&D1986 — 1995
- MonsantoSr. Group Leader1980 — 1986
Skills & more
Strategy29Strategic Planning10Strategy DevelopmentNegotiation2Licensing NegotiationsR&D management1Biotechnology23PharmaceuticalsFunctional FoodsSpecialty ChemicalsResearch1Nutrition
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Life SciencesNutraceuticalsMergersLicensingCorporate DevelopmentTeam BuildingProduct DevelopmentStart-upsCommercializationNew Business DevelopmentTechnology TransferLifesciencesFrom Dr.'s professional profile.
Colleagues at Illinois Ventures
Christopher Valera
Operations Coordinator at Illinois Ventures
Dennis Hesch
Chairman, Executive VP, The Carle System at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Guy Padbury
SVP, Oncology Clinical Pharmacology at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Jay Walsh
Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation, University of Illinois at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Jeffrey Brown
Professor, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Joanna Groden
Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Illinois Chicago at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Susan A. Martinis
Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at Illinois Ventures
Jacob Kinsey
Senior Director at Illinois Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote?
- Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote serves as Director of the Office of Technology Management at the University of Illinois Chicago. He brings over 25 years of experience in life sciences business development and R&D operations across pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, nutritional products, and specialty chemicals, including roles in both Fortune 100 companies and early-stage ventures. His background encompasses acquisition and integration, portfolio management, licensing transactions, and strategic planning across multiple industry segments.
- Where does Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote work?
- Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote is Director, Office of Technology Management, University of Illinois Chicago at Illinois Ventures.
- Where did Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote go to school?
- Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote studied at Northwestern University (Ph.D., Chemical Engineering); Clarkson University (M.S., Chemical Engineering); Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (B. Tech, Chemical Engineering).
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Also attended Northwestern University589
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Also attended Clarkson University40
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Also attended Indian Institute of Technology, Madras201
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Shared employers
Also worked at Chicago Innovation Mentors1
Also worked at Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc.2
Also worked at The NutraSweet Company1
Also worked at Monsanto Company51
Andrew AbramsPartner at NSVRick RyanGeneral Partner at Cultivation CapitalMartha SchlicherGeneral Partner at Cultivation CapitalGanesh KishoreInvestor at Spruce Capital PartnersNick RosaInvestor at Sandbox IndustriesChas EggertOperating Partner at iSelect Fund
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