Pharmaceuticals Sectoral Report 2021

Discover hiring trends shaping India’s resilient pharma and healthcare sector—driving self-reliance, global trust, and sustained growth.

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

Key Contributors

Prashant-Bhatnagar-Credit-Suisse-e1646142655561

Prashant Bhatnagar

Director Human Resources

 

Abhishek-Dasgupta-Goldman-Sachs

Abhishek Dasgupta

Head of Experienced Hire Recruiting

 

Arghya-Sen-HSBC-e1646142643471

Arghya Sen

CHRO - Global Service & Technology Centers

 

Sangeetha-Gera-Societe-Generale-1-e1646142691135

Sangeetha Gera

Head TA

 

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