Eliana Clark, Ph.D. Director of Pharmaceutics Technology Development Department Genzyme Corporation Product Development in the Biotechnology Industry Sponsored by the Department of Chemical Engineering along with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) February 28, 2006 Genzyme is dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious disease. The translation of ideas into products requires the integration of the talents and experience of individuals with diverse backgrounds. Pharmaceutical engineers play a vital part in the development, design, analysis and manufacture of these products. Following a brief description of Genzyme, Dr. Clark explores the areas in which pharmaceutical engineers make a difference in the lives of patients served and will highlight the steps that take to bring a biotechnology product to the market.