Sharmistha Sarkar, a highly skilled professional, has a diverse educational and professional background that includes biotechnology, biochemistry, and business administration. She earned her Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Calcutta and her Master of Technology in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Her interest in business led her to earn her Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business. Sarkar's immense academic achievements and passion for research encouraged her to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy in Oncology and Cancer Biology from the University of Utah.

Sarkar has worked in various positions, including Manager of Research Projects, Faculty, and Postdoctoral Researcher at respected research universities such as Harvard Medical School and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her research work focused on cancer biology, molecular biology, and developing anti-cancer therapeutics. She has impressive work experiences as a consultant, team leader, and project manager at firms like Wamar Petroleum and GotSpot, Inc.

Currently, Sarkar is working as a Future Leader in motion at Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing therapies for patients suffering from severe diseases. In this role, she focuses her skills and experience in business, research, and management to lead the company's initiatives. Sarkar's passion for developing treatments for people in need and her expertise in researching novel ways to cure diseases has made her a valuable asset to the company.