Sachin Itkar

Sachin Itkar

Leadership | Strategy | Global Capability Centres (GCCs) | Diplomacy | Healthcare | Education | Curator – GEC2025 | Policy & Innovation

About Sachin Itkar

Sachin Itkar is a seasoned Advisor and Facilitator to leading business organisations in India and abroad. With a core domain in healthcare, he began his career as a research scientist—earning five patents and authoring four acclaimed books—before transitioning to strategy and policy advisory. His global exposure, honed through extensive travel across all continents, underpins his reputation for exceptional networking and strategic insight.

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Books

Milestones & Achievements

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Patents & Publications

  • Five patents in pharmaceutical packaging technology.
  • Four books:
    • Forensic Pharmacy
    • Pharmaceutical Management
    • Drug Regulatory Affairs

       Essentials of Clinical Research

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Flagship Events & Leadership

  • Convener, Global Entrepreneurs Conclave 2025 (Pune): Over 2,000 entrepreneurs, 132 speakers from 30+ countries.
  • Keynote, ASLLF International Youth Leadership Conference 2012 (Dublin).
  • Convener, Indo–US Education Conclave under the Obama–Singh Knowledge Initiative (2011).
  • Chairman, PEN International Congress (2018): First-ever in India, 300+ international delegates.

      Organizer, high‑powered symposium on counter‑terrorism (2018).

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Awards & Recognitions

  • 50+ national & international honours, including:
    • Indian Pharmaceutical Association Fellowship (2023)
    • Nelson Mandela Peace Award (2021)
    • JRD Tata Udyogmitra Award (2020)

        Pharmaratna & Samvidhan Ratna Awards (2018–19)

Milestones & Achievements

01

Patents & Publications

Five patents in pharmaceutical packaging technology.
Four books:

  • Forensic Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Management
  • Drug Regulatory Affairs

Essentials of Clinical Research

02

Flagship Events & Leadership

  • Convener, Global Entrepreneurs Conclave 2025 (Pune): Over 2,000 entrepreneurs, 132 speakers from 30+ countries.
  • Keynote, ASLLF International Youth Leadership Conference 2012 (Dublin).
  • Convener, Indo–US Education Conclave under the Obama–Singh Knowledge Initiative (2011).
  • Chairman, PEN International Congress (2018): First-ever in India, 300+ international delegates.

    Organizer, high‑powered symposium on counter‑terrorism (2018).

      

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Awards & Recognitions

50+ national & international honours, including:

  • Indian Pharmaceutical Association Fellowship (2023)
  • Nelson Mandela Peace Award (2021)
  • JRD Tata Udyogmitra Award (2020)

        Pharmaratna & Samvidhan Ratna Awards (2018–19)

Core Expertise

Healthcare Strategy & Administration

  • Research Scientist → General Manager & Head of Clinical Research at Bilcare Research Ltd.
  • Author of four industry‑standard books on pharmacy, regulatory affairs, and clinical research.

Holder of five patents in pharmaceutical packaging technology.

Government Relations & Policy Advisory

  • Senior Programme Advisor at the Strategic Foresight Group (policy think tank for 60+ governments).
  • Vice President, Maharashtra Economic Development Council (MEDC) — shaping Maharashtra’s economic and industrial policies.

Contributor to policy development in Agriculture, MSME, Skills, Education, Tourism, and Health.

Business Development & Market Access

  • Facilitates India entry strategies for global technology and healthcare firms.
  • Advisor to over a dozen multinational organisations, including WOM (USA), Optimos Technologies (USA), N Drip Technologies (Israel), and more.
  • Proven track record of forging strategic alliances and unlocking new market opportunities.

Not‑for‑Profit Leadership

Arise and Awake
Foundation

Founder & Chief Trustee

Empowering rural youth through Vivekananda’s principles.

Maharashtra Sahitya Kala Prasarini Sabha

Executive President

Promoting literature, music, art,
and culture.

Global Footprint

Sachin’s advisory and facilitation roles have taken him to North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond—engaging with heads of state, industry stalwarts, and academic leaders to drive impactful collaborations.

Our Commitment to Maharashtra

Global Connections 

Opening doors for innovations born in Pune, Nagpur or Kolhapur to reach New York, Stockholm and beyond.

Entrepreneur & SME Enablement

Mentoring founders, upskilling teams and fine‑tuning market‑readiness so local ventures win at home and abroad.

Strategic Alliances

Curating partnerships with leading multinationals, research bodies and governments to co‑innovate with Maharashtra‑based enterprises.

Cutting‑Edge Insights

Bringing the latest in AI, healthcare breakthroughs, economic policy and educational best‑practices directly to Maharashtra’s business community.

Let’s Shape the Future Together

Whether you seek to pioneer healthcare initiatives, shape policy, or expand your global footprint, Sachin Itkar brings the vision, expertise, and networks to make it happen.

Ready to Collaborate?