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Discover Pharmaceutical Sector Report & Trends 2022

The pharmaceutical sector in India demonstrated utmost resilience in recent years and ensured a continuous supply of high-quality medicines. This report focuses on the key hiring trends in the pharmaceutical sector, the government initiatives shaping the job landscape, changes in the talent landscape, and the key hiring metrics for 2022. check insights of last year’s Pharmaceutical 2021 Sectoral Report.

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Did you know

The pharmaceutical sector in India employs nearly 2.8 million people.

Sneak Peak

Pharma sector’s hiring intent: Gender gap remains wide with only 15% females in the workforce.

Gender inclusivity in areas such as sales, technical work, manufacturing, and production remains at a growth of 15% as businesses are made more conducive and safe.

Top skills in demand

  • Research and Developement

  • Application Programming Interface (API)

  • Machine Learning

  • Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Cloud and Cybersecurity

  • Regulations and Compliance

Leaders Speak

Udbhav Ganjoo

Head of HR - Global Operations, India -
Emerging Asia and Access Markets, Viatris

Pharma has been the only sector during the pandemic that was running to the capacity in terms of supply, manufacturing and developing drugs. The Pharmaceutical industry in India is currently valued at USD 41.7 bn and is expected to reach USD 65 bn by 2024 and to USD 120 bn by 2030 .The opportunities and the talent available in this sector are constantly growing.” Udbhav Ganjoo, Head of HR – Global Operations ,India ,Emerging Asia and Access Markets - Viatris

Udbhav Ganjoo,
Head of HR - Global Operations, India -
Emerging Asia and Access Markets, Viatris

Key Contributors

Ravi Kumar

Head HR, Roche

Ashutosh Kotwal

Head of HR & Administration, Aurigene Services

Devvesh Srivastav

Head People and Performance, Apotex

Nitin Khurana

Global TA, Indegene

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