How to Build a Career as an Industry-Ready Bioinformatics Specialist in 2026
An exclusive webinar designed to help you become an Industry-Ready Bioinformatics Specialist, covering global industry demands, essential certifications, and the job-ready skills needed to succeed in today’s bioinformatics landscape.
- Date: November 26, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (Online)
Biotecnika, India’s leading life sciences training and career advancement platform, successfully hosted a high-impact webinar titled “How to Build a Career as an Industry-Ready Bioinformatician in 2026” on 26th November 2025 from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST.
This comprehensive online session shed light on the fast-growing opportunities in bioinformatics and explored how students, researchers, and working professionals can build strong, industry-ready careers in the fields of genomics, computational biology, and AI-enabled life sciences research.
The webinar also introduced participants to Biotecnika’s upcoming Bioinformatics Winter Internship Program, starting on 1st December 2025, designed to help learners transition from classroom knowledge to hands-on, project-based industry readiness.
Bringing together experts from genomics, computational biology, multi-omics research, AI-driven drug discovery, and industry-oriented bioinformatics training, the webinar delivered an immersive learning experience featuring real-world examples, career roadmaps, technical insights, and actionable strategies for aspiring bioinformatics specialists.
Opening Session: The Future of Bioinformatics & Industry Demand
The session began with a warm welcome by Mrs. Urmimala, who emphasized the explosive growth of bioinformatics across pharma, healthcare, biotech, and precision medicine sectors.
She highlighted how biological data is expanding at an exponential rate and why organizations now require skilled bioinformatic specialists capable of handling genomics, NGS data, AI-based drug discovery, and computational modeling.
Mrs. Urmimala introduced the speakers and conducted a live poll asking attendees to identify their career stage-student, researcher, career switcher, or working professional, helping contextualize the session for a diverse audience.
She also encouraged learners to strengthen their foundations in tools, biological interpretation, digital skills, and portfolio building, which are essential for landing future-ready bioinformatics roles.
Session 1: Bioinformatics Career Landscape – Opportunities, Roles & Growth Pathways
Speaker: Dr. Munikumar Manne, MSc, PhD (Bioinformatics)
Director – Academics & Training, Manna Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad
About the External Speaker
Dr. Munikumar Manne is an accomplished bioinformatician, educator, and academic leader with deep expertise across genomics, nutrigenomics, neurodegeneration, and precision medicine. He has published over 38 research papers, authored multiple book chapters, and contributed extensively to computational biology, next-generation sequencing, and AI-assisted drug discovery.
Dr. Manne has guided more than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, served on editorial boards, and led several national and international research projects in multi-omics, molecular docking, and therapeutic design. His work bridges advanced computational methods with real-world applications in healthcare, pharma, biotechnology, and translational research.
Session Highlights
Dr. Manne delivered a comprehensive view of the expanding global demand for bioinformatics professionals and the critical skills required to enter the field.
Key Highlights and Takeaways:
- Evolution of bioinformatics and its integration across pharma, healthcare, diagnostics, and agri-genomics to become a Bioinformatics Specialist
- High-demand domains: clinical bioinformatics, precision medicine, multi-omics, AI-driven drug discovery
- Key career roles:
Bioinformatics Analyst, Computational Biologist, Genomics Data Scientist, NGS Specialist, Systems Biologist - Required industry qualifications, certifications, and project portfolio essentials
- Identifying a niche: clinical genomics, structural bioinformatics, proteomics, or molecular modeling
- Real-world demonstration of an industry-standard bioinformatics workflow:
NGS → QC → alignment → annotation → interpretation → reporting
Dr. Manne emphasized that focused skill-building, hands-on projects, and mentorship are the pillars of becoming industry-ready.
Session 2: Real Entry Points – Internships, Projects & Job Pathways
Speaker: Dr. Neeraj Kumar
Computational Biologist & Bioinformatics Scientist at Biotecnika
About the Speaker
Dr. Neeraj Kumar is an accomplished computational researcher with strong experience in genomics, molecular modeling, and academic-industry collaborations. He has mentored numerous learners transitioning into bioinformatics roles.
Session Highlights
Dr. Kumar offered a roadmap for getting started in bioinformatics, whether as a student, researcher, or working professional transitioning from wet lab to computational roles.
Key Highlights and Takeaways:
- How to build a strong bioinformatics portfolio:
GitHub repositories, datasets, coding scripts, documented workflows - Internship opportunities:
Biotecnika, EMBL-EBI, NCBI, CSIR labs, industry startups - Project ideas for beginners and advanced learners to become a bioinformatics specialist
- Transition strategies for wet-lab professionals
- Job portals: Biotecnika Job Portal, LinkedIn, Nature Careers, Kaggle
- Differentiating between roles:
Computational Biologist vs. Bioinformatics Scientist vs. Genomics Data Scientist - Importance of research mentors and interdisciplinary collaborations
Dr. Kumar highlighted how the right skills, practical projects, and strategic networking can open doors to high-demand bioinformatics roles globally.
Interactive Q&A: Addressing Career Challenges and Technical Queries
A live Q&A session moderated by Mrs. Urmimala allowed attendees to seek guidance on:
- How to begin bioinformatics as a fresher
- Most in-demand tools and certifications
- Choosing between genomics, proteomics, or structural biology
- Building effective portfolios and selecting projects
- Hiring expectations in 2026
- AI-driven roles and upcoming opportunities
Speakers provided practical, step-by-step advice, helping participants gain clarity on building a successful and future-proof bioinformatics career.
Key Takeaways for Participants
- Clear understanding of the bioinformatics job landscape
- Step-by-step roadmap to becoming industry-ready
- Tools & technologies essential for bioinformatics careers
- Insights into AI-assisted research and multi-omics integration
- Portfolio-building strategies and internship opportunities
- Real-world examples of industry workflows
- Guidance from leading experts and mentors
Upcoming Bioinformatics Winter Internship Program
Participants were introduced to Biotecnika’s Bioinformatics Winter Internship Program, starting 1st December 2025, featuring:
- Practical NGS, genomics, and multi-omics training
- Live project guidance
- Tool-based learning: Python, R, Galaxy, Bioconductor
- Portfolio development for job readiness
- Mentorship from expert scientists
- Interview preparation and placement support
This program is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world bioinformatics requirements.
About Biotecnika
Biotecnika is a leading life sciences education and training organization dedicated to empowering biotech, pharma, and research professionals through advanced courses, hands-on internships, and expert mentorship.
With a mission to bridge academia and industry, Biotecnika equips learners with cutting-edge skills in biotechnology, bioinformatics, clinical research, digital QA/QC, and allied domains – preparing them for global careers in science and innovation.
