Mahesh Jagtap

Mahesh Jagtap is a seasoned business development professional with extensive experience in the life sciences sector. Currently serving as Business Development Director for South Asia and Local Equity Partner at PQE Group since January 2018, Mahesh specializes in quality, lab compliance, validation, and regulatory authority inspections. Previous roles include Sr. Manager of Business Development at Vanta Bioscience and Head of Business Development at BIONEEDS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, with a focus on preclinical research services across various industries. Mahesh has a strong background in sales and marketing, having founded LaboNeeds and held leadership positions at several biotech companies. With a Master's degree in Microbiology from the University of Mumbai and a Bachelor's degree from St. Xavier's College, Mahesh brings over 28 years of diverse industry expertise to the table.