Manisha Kulkarni
Director of Science & Technology @Bulb
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Science & Technology @Bulb
Leading Bulb\'s Science & Technology division - one of the fastest-growing sectors of the UK economy - I oversee from initial brief to operational handover for complex scientific facilities. Key contributions: • Lead laboratory planning and design for R&D labs, incubator spaces, and advanced manufacturing centres across the UK Golden Triangle and beyond • Conduct building suitability assessments and translate client science into practical, compliant, future-ready spaces • Drive business development, including client relationships and strategic market positioning in the life sciences sector • Advise on regulatory compliance across GLP, GMP, Clean Room standards and containment classifications (CL/BSL1–3) • Lead thought leadership initiatives, representing Bulb at industry events and in sector publications • Mentor and develop the S&T team, building specialist capability within Bulb.
EDUCATION
Nagpur University
MSc, Chemistry
Nagpur University
BSc, Chemistry, Zoology & Microbiology
The Open University
MBA, Marketing and Business Operations
Nagpur University
PhD, Synthetic Organic Chemistry
SKILLS
ABOUT MANISHA KULKARNI
A Scientist in Construction! I\'m a Synthetic Organic Chemist (PhD) with a Microbiology foundation. After 15 years in drug discovery and development, I made a pivot into the built environment. Today, as Director of Science & Technology at Bulb, I help science & technology organisations across the UK Golden Triangle create the spaces where their science can actually happen - from concept to completion. What I bring to every project: • Scientific credibility - I\'ve worked the bench, managed lab operations, and understand workflows, regulatory compliance (GLP, GMP, Clean Room), containment (CL/BSL1–3), and equipment needs • Design expertise - assessing building suitability, planning layouts, and delivering R&D labs, incubator spaces, and advanced manufacturing facilities • Business perspective - an MBA in Marketing & Business Operations, plus experience in business development, thought leadership, and strategic market growth over 10 years at Bulb, I\'ve supported the design and delivery of 40+ scientific facilities for pharma, biotech, and technology clients who need more than a contractor — they need someone who speaks their language. I hold a Harvard certification in Laboratory Design: Health & Safety Considerations and a TAHPI qualification in Healthcare Facility Design. I also enjoy following global trends and collaborating on global projects and supporting our marketing function.Planning a new R&D lab, incubator, or advanced manufacturing facility? I\'d love to talk.
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