Bhanudas Mokar (PhD)

Accomplished synthetic organic chemist with extensive experience in milligram to scale-up synthesis of NCEs and distinct heterocyclic building blocks, small molecule synthesis, including PROTACs, Kinase inhibitors and Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs). Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing complex synthetic routes, reaction optimization and medicinal chemistry-driven projects. Over 10+ years of industrial research experience in leading CRO includes Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Ltd., TCG Lifesciences (Chembiotek) Pvt.

Ltd. and Devsynthesis India Pvt. Ltd.

Principal Scientist - Devsynthesis India Pvt. Ltd. - Hyderabad

(2024-09)

Team Leader - TCG Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2023-06 - 2024-06)

Supervised 8-10 FTEs, ensuring monthly average productivity, strong problem-solving, and continued business engagement.

• Planning and allocation of scientific work, interpreting results and troubleshooting issues and closely monitoring team activities to ensure timely execution of project
• Associated with all types of E-mail and Teams communications with clients
• Preparation of final report, weekly progress report through PPT and presenting results to clients through teleconferences
• Managing weekly shipment processes and productivity metrics with documentation, ensuring consistent and timely weekly deliveries
• Designing and preparation of FFS quotes

Specialist (S2) - Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Ltd. - Bangalore

(2020-09 - 2023-05)

Supervised 4 FTEs at Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited, achieving excellent client feedback, leading to an expansion to 10 FTEs team.

• Designed efficient and feasible synthetic routes, enabling rapid procurement of raw materials and advanced intermediates
• Planning and allocation of scientific work, interpreting results and troubleshooting issues and closely monitoring team activities to ensure timely execution of project
• Associated with all types of E-mail and Teams communications with clients
• Preparation of final report, weekly progress report through PPT and presenting results to clients through teleconferences
• Managing weekly shipment processes and productivity metrics with documentation, ensuring consistent and timely weekly deliveries
• Designing and preparation of FFS quotes

Research Scientist - Chembiotek International Ltd. - Pune

(2007-06 - 2012-08)

Post-Doc - University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Louisiana, USA

(2019-09 - 2020-06)

Advisor: Prof. Dr. R. S. Srivastava

Post-Doc - Marquette University - Wisconsin, USA

(2018-07 - 2019-08)

Advisor: Prof. Dr. Chae S. Yi

Post-Doc - National Tsing Hua University - Taiwan

(2016-09 - 2018-05)

Advisor: Prof. Dr. R. S. Liu

MSc (Project) - National Chemical Laboratory - Pune, India

(2007-01 - 2007-04)

Advisors: Dr. R. A. Joshi (Ret) and Dr. M. Muthukrishnan

PhD - Organic Chemistry - National Tsing Hua University (2012-09 - 2016-08)

MSc - Organic Chemistry - Poona College, University of Pune (2005-01 - 2007-04)

BSc - Chemistry - Hutatma Rajguru College, University of Pune (2002-01 - 2005-04)