Sachin Sethi

About Sachin Sethi

A seasoned leader with 25+ years of experience, I specialize in small molecule discovery, business development, and team leadership, having successfully managed cross-functional, multicultural teams in both Indian and multinational organizations (Ranbaxy, Daiichi-Sankyo, Lupin, MKS Instruments). My expertise encompasses specialty chemicals and drug discovery, with a focus on structure-guided molecular design and synthesis. Currently leading R&D for sustainable surface chemistry and data analytics at MKS Instruments\' India center, I have a proven track record of driving innovation, managing integrated projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance (EH & S and Information Security), and optimizing costs. My accomplishments include 30+ publications/patents, successful licensing experience, and expertise in computational modeling, automation, IP management, and team development.

Experience

1. Director and Head - R & d (Surface Chemistry Solutions for Electronics and Data Analytics), Adc India

   MKS Inc.

   May 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   MKS Atotech is a global leader in specialty surface-finishing solutions. They provide both the chemistry and equipment for surface-finishing and electroplating, which they sell through both their Electronics and General Metal Finishing segments. They stay on the leading edge of innovation through their collaboration with their customers and significant, annual R&D investment. Atotech creates technology for future solutions. Atotech systems are designed to reduce the use of energy, water, and raw materials – generating cost savings and reducing the environmental footprint.Roles and responsibilitiesI lead R&D planning, execution, and project management, driving new product formulation and optimization for electroplating solutions across four business units (for PCB and semiconductor). My responsibilities span defining product specifications, overseeing field tests, troubleshooting, securing IP (patents/reviews), and mentoring my team. I also manage global stakeholder data (ELN/databases), ensure EHS compliance, support strategic business initiatives (including recruitment), and collaborate with global teams for seamless project execution.

Education

• Kurukshetra University

  Bachelor of Science , Industrial Chemistry and Computer Sciences

• Kurukshetra University

  Master of Science , Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Meerut University, India

  Doctor of Philosophy , Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Project Management Institute, PMI-USA

  PMP Felicitation Training from PMI, USA REP, Project Management

• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  Semiconductor Training Workshop, Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai

  NMIMS- Diploma program in Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Formulation
• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Drug Design
• Glp
• Chemistry
• Hplc
• Project Management
• R&D
• Expertise: Well Versed with Hit to Lead, Lead to Drug and Ind Filing, Etc.
• Pharmaceutics
• Drug Discovery
• Organic Synthesis
• Analytical Chemistry
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (Hplc)
• Organic Chemistry
• Hit to Lead
• Pharmacology
• Technology Transfer
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Good Laboratory Practice (Glp)
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Chromatography
• Intellectual Property
• In Vivo
• Swot Analysis
• Parallel Synthesis
• Drug Development
• Lead Optimisation
• Ind
• Management
• Skills: Organic & Medicinal Chemistry and People Management.
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Cheminformatics
• Filing
• People Management
• Purification