Pharma Companies Hiring Big

With the announcement of Union Budget 2014-15, the Government of India has made it clear that it will focus on research and development (R&D) and scientific innovation in the country. The healthcare and pharmaceutical sector will get a lot through these developments. The Indian pharmaceutical sector is among the top five pharma markets in the world. According to a report by Mckinsey, it has been predicted that the Indian pharmaceutical market will grow to US$ 55 billion by 2020 from US$ 12.6 billion in 2009.

The Government of India has unveiled ‘Pharma Vision 2020’ aimed at making India a global leader in end-to-end drug manufacturing. India’s pharmaceutical exports stood at US$ 14.84 billion in FY 14. India has also been exporting medicines to around 200 countries worldwide. Out of these, the US accounts for about 25 per cent followed by the UK. The government’s decision to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) has brought in many foreign companies into the country. Also, specific clusters have been set up in various parts of the country for production as well as development of pharmaceutical products and bulk drugs.

Pharmaceutical Companies in India

With India’s emergence in the global pharma market, many foreign companies such as GlaxoSmithKline have set up their offices in the country. Many of the companies such as Ranbaxy, Lupin, and Sun Pharmaceuticals have their head offices in Maharashtra. Some companies such as Aurobindo Pharma and Dr Reddys Laboratories have set up their head offices in Andhra Pradesh. As such, most of their operations are concentrated in and around the south-west region of India. As a result, this has created a number of pharmaceutical jobs in Pune and its neighbouring cities.

Favourable Working Conditions in Pune

Working in a city like Pune is favoured by professionals in all the corporates. One of the main reasons is the pleasant weather conditions in the city. Also, since it is one of the most developed cities, communication means is never a problem. The standard of living is high and professionals can easily find good accommodation. Due to the close proximity to Mumbai, many pharmaceutical companies have set up their offices in Pune, which is another added advantage for candidates aspiring for pharmaceutical jobs in Pune.

Recruitment Consultants in Pharma Sector

Due to the rising demand of this sector and favourable working conditions in Pune, many candidates often apply for the different pharmaceutical jobs. However, due to the intense competition in the pharma sector, the companies often find themselves short of time to conduct interviews. As such, they hire recruitment consultants, who look after the staffing needs of these companies.

Major HR Consultants in the Country

ABC Consultants is one of the major recruitment consultants in India. It has provided recruitment solutions to some of the top corporates in the country in various sectors and for a variety of job positions, including pharmaceutical jobs. They have offices in the cities of New Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, in addition to an overseas office at Dubai.