Founder & Managing Director, Assay Matrix | Author of The Art of Conscious Balance
Santosh ( Jannar) Nambiar is the Founder and Managing Director of Melbourne-based biotech company Assay Matrix, and the author of The Art of Conscious Balance. With over three decades in the biotechnology industry, Jannar has dedicated his career to enabling life-saving research by bridging the gap between scientists and the tools they need to innovate. But it was a deeply personal health crisis—a misdiagnosis of lung cancer—that profoundly reshaped his path.
What began as a journey through illness and uncertainty became a turning point that awakened Jannar to a deeper awareness. He emerged with a renewed sense of purpose: to lead with clarity, serve with empathy, and build a business that supports researchers not just with products, but with understanding.
At Assay Matrix, Jannar leads a team of retired scientists who bring decades of hands-on experience and a heartfelt commitment to service. Their customer-first approach has earned the trust of research institutions across Australia and New Zealand.
Parallel to his work in biotech, Jannar shares his insights on mental noise, purpose, and creativity through his books, mentoring, and workshops. His philosophy, ‘The Art of Conscious Balance‘ blends scientific intellect with inner stillness, encouraging individuals to pause the mental chatter and access a deeper, creative intelligence within.
This unique approach to leadership has not only transformed his company, but also inspired thousands to move beyond survival mode and step into a more balanced, fulfilling way of life. Today, Jannar is passionate about bringing this message to younger generations, believing that early awareness can prevent suffering and nurture resilience from within.
To support both young and old in discovering inner clarity, Jannar has created the YouTube platform Mind Noise Matters with Jannar. The channel offers simple, practical tools—especially for children—to manage anxiety, fear, and exam-related stress by addressing the root cause: unwanted mind chatter, using principles from The Art of Conscious Balance.
Jannar believes that if these seeds of awareness are planted early, then when life’s inevitable challenges arise, and when pain might otherwise lead to harmful escapes like drugs or alcohol, children will know there’s another way. They’ll know how to access the quiet space within, to find peace, clarity, and the strength to return from the edge. For Jannar, helping create that possibility is not just important; it is his most meaningful mission.
At the heart of his mission is a simple truth: “The real art of living lies in knowing when to think and when to listen within.”
Digital Footprints:
https://youtube.com/@jannar-mnm?si=ZxdvV7D1UtlwcCachttp://www.linkedin.com/in/santosh-nambiar-9622314