Manthan 2026 Chapter II Theme
The Next Innovation Frontier:
Building a Connected Biopharma Ecosystem in India
Session Topics
The Conversations Shaping
Manthan 2026 Chapter II

SESSION 01
From Discovery to Impact
Building India's Biopharma Innovation Engine

SESSION 02
India's Vaccine Experience
Success, Challenges, and Lessons for the Future

SESSION 03
Funding Innovation
Building Capital for the Long Game

SESSION 04
Cutting-Edge, Fast and Frugal Innovation

Where Leadership Meets
Innovation in R&D
Manthan seeks to bring together pharmaceutical leaders, R&D professionals and clinical researchers to share unique insights, challenge conventional wisdom, and drive meaningful dialog around the rapidly evolving landscape of drug discovery, clinical research, and pharmaceutical innovation along with a vision for the future.
Our Pillars
Collaboration
Connecting global experts
to exchange knowledge and shape the future together.
Ideas
A platform where bold ideas spark meaningful change in life sciences research.
Excellence
Celebrating leadership and breakthrough contributions in R&D and clinical innovation.
Impact
Driving progress that
strengthens India’s position as a global research hub.
STEERING COMMITTEE
Guiding the Vision of
Scientific Advancement

Dr. Sanish Davis
Sr Medical Director,
Oncology Clinical Sciences, Takeda














