…otech. We did not all need a STEM or military background to gain footing and respect in this field. In a way, our recommendation to create a Biomanufacturing Taskforce, made up of an interdisciplinary group of industry actors, was a reflection of us. We each brought a policy background unrelated to biotech, but also an unbiased awareness of the pains of industry stakeholder. We used our past experiences to provide comparisons and offer insight on effective program implement…