Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote
InvestorDirector, Office of Technology Management, University of Illinois Chicago at Illinois Ventures
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
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
Education
- Northwestern UniversityPh.D., Chemical Engineering1976 — 1980
- Clarkson UniversityM.S., Chemical Engineering1975 — 1976
- Indian Institute of Technology, MadrasB. Tech, Chemical Engineering1970 — 1975
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
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