Manas Sarkar

About Manas Sarkar

Offering 20 years of successful career in steering the responsibilities as a scientist and techno-commercial R&D leader in both private (FMCG, Agrochemical & Public Health) and public sectors. Developing and execute comprehensive mid- and long-term R&D strategy of the category aligned with the business objectives and visions. Identify and prioritize emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative opportunities that can be leveraged to create competitive advantage. Overseas the creation and management of advanced research & development projects, ensuring they are properly scoped and resources and executed.Build and lead a talented cross-cultured R&D team and foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous learning within the R&D organization. Maintenance of strong external partnerships with research institutions, academic centres, and industry though leaders.A strategic planner who is capabilities in directing R&D activities, provide thought leadership and develop recommendations. Problem-solving expertise and delivering significant business results that utilize creative thinking, team building and taking individual initiative.Skills: Strategic leadership and R&D visionary. Experience in NPDs, innovation, formulations, product evaluation, consumer insight, Bioefficacy methodology, manufacturing scale-up, risk assessment, cost optimization, QMS, H&S, cross function collaboration, understanding of competitive ecosystem in Home Care, Pest Control, Air Care, Hygiene, Agrochemical & Public Health.

Experience

1. Head of R & d Entomology (Global) and Whole-time Director Vestacy India (Eheipl)

   Vestacy

   Jan 2026 — Present · Gurugram, IN

Education

• Royal Entomological Society (London)

  Fellowship of Royal Entomological Society (FRES)

• University of Burdwan

  Master of Science (M.Sc)

• Bankura Christian College

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc; Hons)

• Gauhati University, Guwahati

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Skills

• Molecular Biology
• Western Blotting
• Pesticide Application
• Fmcg
• Biotechnology
• Protein Purification
• Scientific Writing
• Household Insecticide Technology
• Project Management
• Product Development
• Pcr
• Elisa
• Genomics
• International Project Management
• Operational Strategy
• Life Sciences
• Dna
• Mosquito Control
• Biochemistry
• Microscopy
• Cell Culture
• Bioinformatics
• Entomology
• Protein Chemistry
• Insecticides
• Chemical Ecology
• Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Genetics
• People Management
• Regulatory Affairs
• Lifesciences
• Strategic Leadership
• Toxicology
• Biology