To build a world-class dermatology organisation that combines science, innovation, and empathy to transform skin health. We strive to empower dermatologists and patients through innovative and effective solutions.
Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emcure, was established in October 2024, with dermatology as its first area of focus.
Backed by Emcure’s legacy and systems, we bring together a seasoned leadership team and global collaborations to address therapy gaps in skin health. From prescription (Px), consumer (Cx), aesthetics (Ax), and biologics (Bx), we are building a strong presence across every vertical that matters in dermatology.
The entrepreneurial mindset encourages initiative, agility, and optimism. It empowers individuals to think and act like entrepreneurs through proactive problem-solving and calculated risk-taking. By fostering ownership and encouraging new ideas, it drives continuous improvement and inspires people to consistently push boundaries to achieve success.
Quality represents a dedication to reliability and excellence in all company operations, products, and services. It involves consistently exceeding customer expectations and regulatory standards through continuous improvement and attention to detail.
Innovation at every step of the value chain keeps an organization competitive and successful. It is driven by creativity, curiosity, and calculated risk-taking. People think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and implement new ideas, processes, and products to improve efficacy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Teamwork emphasizes collaboration, communication, and collective effort towards shared goals. It fosters strength and cohesion through accountability and partnership. Team members listen, encourage diverse ideas, build trust, and commit to inclusivity, ensuring organizational unity.
Integrity involves adhering to a code of moral and ethical principles. It entails being honest, transparent, consistent, and committed to doing what is right in behavior and transactions, even in challenging situations.
The entrepreneurial mindset encourages initiative, agility, and optimism. It empowers individuals to think and act like entrepreneurs through proactive problem-solving and calculated risk-taking. By fostering ownership and encouraging new ideas, it drives continuous improvement and inspires people to consistently push boundaries to achieve success.
Quality represents a dedication to reliability and excellence in all company operations, products, and services. It involves consistently exceeding customer expectations and regulatory standards through continuous improvement and attention to detail.
Innovation at every step of the value chain keeps an organization competitive and successful. It is driven by creativity, curiosity, and calculated risk-taking. People think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and implement new ideas, processes, and products to improve efficacy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Teamwork emphasizes collaboration, communication, and collective effort towards shared goals. It fosters strength and cohesion through accountability and partnership. Team members listen, encourage diverse ideas, build trust, and commit to inclusivity, ensuring organizational unity.
Integrity involves adhering to a code of moral and ethical principles. It entails being honest, transparent, consistent, and committed to doing what is right in behavior and transactions, even in challenging situations.
Satish Mehta is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. A first-generation entrepreneur and visionary, he brings decades of strategic insight and governance experience to Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.
At Emcutix, he plays a key role in transforming the company’s vision of becoming a trusted, innovation-led biopharmaceutical organization focused on advancing dermatology and skin health into sustainable growth and measurable outcomes. He plays a key role in driving the company’s growth plans and strengthening its commitment to scientific excellence, ethical practices, and sustainable innovation. His leadership continues to inspire the pursuit of excellence, integrity, and long-term value creation across the organization.
He has also served as a member of:
Mr. Satish Mehta holds a postgraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Pune and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A). (IIM-A).
Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director
Samit Mehta serves as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director of Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. He also serves as the Whole-time Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited and is the Chief Operating Officer and a Director on the Board of Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.
Prior to joining Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Samit Mehta worked as a Management Consultant (Strategy) at Ernst & Young LLP (India). During his tenure at EY India, he advised several major clients from different sectors including Healthcare, Education and Mining.
Samit has done his graduation and post-graduation in Commerce from Pune University. He holds an MBA degree from the Ivy League Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He also serves on the Board of Directors of UTH Beverage Factory Pvt. Ltd.
Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director
Vikas Thapar brings over 23 years of rich experience and a proven track record in providing strategic business and financial support across diverse industries.
He currently serves as the President of Corporate Development, Strategy & Finance at Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited. Prior to this, he worked in the Silicon Valley, USA, with leading organizations such as eBay/PayPal and Agilent Technologies where he worked in finance.
Mr. Thapar holds a bachelor’s degree in management science from the University of California, San Diego. He did his MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business of University of Southern California.
Independent Director
Raghu Kumar is an Independent Director of Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. He brings extensive leadership experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, having held senior executive roles at several global organizations.
Mr. Kumar has previously served as Managing Director of Allergan, Chief Executive Officer of Novartis Consumer Health, and Chief Executive Officer of Bayer. He is also a Member of the Board of Governors at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak and serves on the Board of Studies in Pharmaceuticals at NMIMS.
He holds a degree from St. Stephen’s College and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Govindan Sathya Narayanan brings over 37 years of extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare industries, with a strong track record in driving strategic growth, organizational transformation, and operational excellence.
Prior to joining Emcutix, he served as the Managing Director of Galderma South Asia for 18 years. He played a pivotal role in establishing a strong regional footprint and driving sustained business growth.
In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Mr. Narayanan has been an active contributor to the Indian pharmaceutical ecosystem. From 2012 to 2022, he served as a Member of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI). During this tenure, he also held multiple leadership positions within OPPI, including:
Vice President – Marketing
Vice President – Sales
Biswarup Chatterjee brings extensive leadership experience across dermatology, general medicine, and specialty segments. With a strong track record in driving growth, expanding brand portfolios, and leading high-performing teams, he has consistently delivered impactful business outcomes across prominent pharmaceutical organizations.
With over 24 years of industry experience, including significant contributions in dermatology, Mr. Chatterjee has held key commercial roles at Alkem Laboratories, Galderma India, and Ranbaxy Laboratories. Across these roles, he strengthened market positions, built robust portfolios, and played a pivotal role in shaping commercial strategy.
He is actively involved in leadership assessment centers at Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals and has also served as a certified assessor in his previous organizations, contributing to talent development and capability-building initiatives.
Mr. Chatterjee holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Calcutta University and has completed a leadership certification program from IIM Kozhikode.
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