Makarand Satbhai possesses extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, specializing in downstream processing and purification techniques. Makarand has held positions at notable companies including Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd., Zydus Cadila Healthcare Limited, and Praj Industries, where responsibilities included biopharmaceutical processing and technology development. Previous roles at Intas Pharmaceuticals and Ventri Biologicals involved the purification of human plasma proteins and antiviral vaccine production, respectively. Makarand's career began with TATA CHEMICALS LTD., focusing on fermentation technology and process development. Makarand holds a Master of Science degree in Microbiology from New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar.