Dr. Rahul Kasar

Senior Nutraceutical & Ayurveda R&D leader with 20+ years of experience driving science-led, regulation-compliant, scalable product innovation across nutraceuticals, herbal, and Ayurveda portfolios. Proven ability to lead end-to-end R&D strategy, from concept ideation and formulation development to scale-up, clinical substantiation, and commercialization for consumer wellness brands.

Expert in integrating Ayurvedic wisdom with modern nutrition science, phytochemistry, and advanced delivery systems to deliver safe, effective, and differentiated health solutions. Strong leadership experience across R&D strategy, regulatory alignment, scientific affairs, and cross-functional collaboration. PhD-qualified scientist with publications and conference presence.

Professional Experience Summary

Dr. Rahul Prabhakarrao Kasar is a senior R&D, food technology, and applied science leader with 20+ years of experience spanning nutraceuticals, functional foods, RTD beverages, herbal/Ayurveda products, bioactives, and sustainable process development. He has led end-to-end innovation programs from concept and formulation through pilot trials, scale-up, regulatory compliance, and commercialization across startup, mid-size, and large organizations.

His expertise lies at the intersection of formulation science, process engineering, and industrial scale-up, with hands-on experience in proteins, bioactives, emulsions, stabilizers, delivery systems, and hydrolysis-based processes. He has successfully built and mentored multidisciplinary R&D teams, defined technology roadmaps, established SOPs, and supported factory readiness, vendor selection, and cost-optimized manufacturing.

Dr. Kasar has worked extensively within FSSAI, AYUSH, GMP, HACCP, ISO, USFDA, EFSA, and Codex frameworks, supporting product dossiers, audits, export readiness, and scientific substantiation. In addition to corporate leadership roles (VP / GM / Head R&D), he also acts as a technical consultant, helping early-stage ventures translate research and patents into pilot- and plant-ready processes, particularly in waste-to-value and sustainable bio-manufacturing.

His career reflects a strong builder’s mindset, combining scientific rigor with commercial and operational realism, making him effective in founder-led environments, growth-stage organizations, and strategic advisory roles.

Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry / Process & Nutraceutical Technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT/UDCT), Mumbai, with advanced training in formulation science, process development, scale-up, and bioactive materials.
Also holds an M.Pharm and B.Pharm, providing a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, regulatory frameworks, and applied product development