Alumni
23 Jun 2026
Testimonial from Fabien Dubuc, Class of 2005
- Surname, first name:
- DUBUC
- Fabien
- Nationality: French
- Country of residence:
- France, Grenoble
- Countries in which you have worked:
- France,
- Hungary,
- England,
- United States,
- Currently based in France but working in India
- Position, company:
- Biocon
- Vice President of R&D for drug delivery technologies
- Sector:
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Course studied at ISAE-SUPAERO:
- Engineering
- Year of graduation:
- 2005
Could you tell us about your career path?
Originally from Montpellier, I joined ISAE-SUPAERO because of my passion for anything that flies and for aeronautics. At a very young age, I was lucky enough to obtain my pilot’s licence, to the point where I was able to fly my parents before I’d even got my driving licence. Like many aviation enthusiasts, I used to dream of flying fighter jets.
After finishing secondary school in Montpellier and then attending preparatory classes at Fermat in Toulouse, I enrolled at ISAE-SUPAERO with the aim of joining a major aerospace group. I have some wonderful memories of that time – from the lectures and the people I met to even paragliding. But back then, I was still trying to work out what I really wanted to do. I explored various fields, from microelectronics to quantum mechanics, in order to broaden my knowledge.
In my third year, I went to Polytechnique Montréal, where I specialised in microelectronics and the microfabrication of microsystems. At the same time, I worked with a professor who was setting up a laboratory focusing on the biomedical applications of microsystems. I found this experience particularly interesting, and it marked the beginning of my interest in the healthcare sector.
On graduating, despite opportunities at Airbus and Eurocopter, I chose to continue my studies at the Collège des Ingénieurs on an MBA programme. It was at that point that I realised the aerospace industry might no longer be what I wanted to do and that I would prefer to join the healthcare sector.
My career then took me to France, Hungary, the United Kingdom and the United States, where I spent a total of seven years. Today, I am based in France but work with India for Biocon. As Vice-President of R&D, I am responsible for all technologies related to drug delivery. I lead a team of 45 people based in Bangalore, with a role that encompasses innovation, development and support for patient-focused technologies.
Why did you decide to pursue an international career?
Initially, my international journey stemmed above all from a personal desire to travel, explore and gain new experiences. The first step was the year I spent in Montreal whilst studying at ISAE-SUPAERO. I found it truly remarkable that the school offered this opportunity to study abroad. That experience was a real turning point: I met people from very different backgrounds and discovered a different culture. In fact, it gave me a taste for travelling.
Afterwards, my wife and I wanted to try something new and build an international experience. So we started looking for opportunities and, when they came along, we seized them. After several professional stints in Europe, the big adventure was moving to the United States with our family. Ultimately, all these stints abroad were driven by the same desire: to explore new environments, discover other cultures and step outside our comfort zone.
What motivated you to return to work in France, and what did your experiences abroad teach you?
We have returned to France, though not necessarily for good, as we are still open to the possibility of leaving again. The decision to return was made at a particular time in our lives, marked by significant family issues and professional considerations. Last year, several factors came together and led to this decision.
Are you considering pursuing an international career in the near future? Why?
Even though I’ve returned, I’ve remained part of an international environment. Initially, I thought I’d continue my career at Sanofi, where I was well established. But this return to France ultimately opened up a new opportunity in India, made possible in particular by a more favourable time difference. This opportunity would undoubtedly not have materialised if I’d remained based in the United States.
Once again, it was a combination of circumstances that created new prospects. Today, I continue to work in a highly international environment, with frequent interactions and travel to various parts of the world, whilst maintaining my main base in France.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to pursue an international career?
When you’re young, you don’t always realise what you’re getting yourself into, but above all you have that desire to do something different. Living abroad allows you to discover a whole host of things you wouldn’t have thought of at the outset. Very quickly, you can find yourself in a sort of ‘golden cage’: you’ve settled in, you’ve got a job, a salary, sometimes a family, a mortgage, and you’re reluctant to step outside that framework. Yet you have to tell yourself that this isn’t necessarily a reason not to take risks. There’s never really a perfect time, and you have to dare to go for it.
My main piece of advice, therefore, is not to put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Living abroad has enabled me to give my career a boost, improve my English and, above all, gain access to opportunities I probably wouldn’t have had in France. Today, I can see just how much it opens doors and allows you to break out of established moulds.
Another important point is networking; I quickly realised its value. Mentors, meetings and professional connections play a key role in seizing international opportunities. It’s not just about friends, but contacts who can help and be helped, and who often make all the difference in a career.
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