ASTRAZENECA'S Senior Director of Production Mina Patel has received the 2024 QUT Outstanding Alumnus Award, recognised for her contributions to the pharmaceutical industry.
Patel (pictured below), holds an Associate Diploma in Applied Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Chemistry) from QUT.
With over 30 years experience, Patel has held senior roles at Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Merck Sharp.
Inspired by family members with chronic health issues, Patel pursued a career focused on the production and safety of medicines.
"I wanted to understand how these medicines are made... how they are tested and the safety of them for patients," Patel said.
As a STEM advocate, Patel encourages women to "take a leap of faith, jump in, be curious".
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