The pharmaceutical and healthcare sector has turned into a ‘superhero’ sector that has been pulling us through the current crisis, not just by making India self-reliant but also by becoming a reliable global player. The impact of pandemics on this sector’s employment has been largely positive and is projected to grow faster in the coming months.
To help you identify key trends in hiring in the sector, we surveyed hundreds of Business and Talent leaders through primary surveys and exhaustive conversations. Download the Decoding Jobs Sectoral Report to learn more about the jobs and hiring landscape for 2021.
Did you know
The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industry is expected to add nearly 210,000 new hires in 2021, up from 170,000 jobs added in 2020?
Sneak Peak
Pharma sector’s hiring intent: 46% Positive
Businesses are moving from task orientation to digital learning. Upskilling & Reskilling is need of the hour, talent & employers will need to keep pace with a very fast-changing world. New roles are emerging especially in R&D and technology integrations are expected to be in high demand.
Top skills in demand
- Digital Selling
- Analytics
- Digital Transformation
- Clinical Research -R&D



