General Manager or Sr. General Manager—Organic Synthesis/Process Development:
Chemistry Doctorates who are heading for high profile jobs, here is a readily available profile that is largely in demand from pharmaceuticals like Sun Pharma and Dr. Reddy’s.
Cipla, Myllan, Organosys, Jubillant, Aurobindo are among some of the top pharma companies who are ready to offer PhD Chemistry researchers this high paid job. Package is as high as 60 lakh annually.
It is a well known fact that pharma generics are constantly investing in product development and manufacturing for U.S Europe, Japan and other such regulated markets. There is an increased demand for experienced people to support process chemistry and development projects for large Indian Pharmaceuticals.
This role requires extensive collaboration of Research and Development (R&D) and manufacturing, which makes it a key stakeholder for execution of a successful product launch.
GM or Vice President—Quality Systems/Corporate Quality:
Pharma graduates are encouraged by companies like Dr. Reddy’s, Cipla, Sun, Alkem, Zydus, Workhardt, and Glenmark.
Their annual cost to company (CTC) ranges from 50 lakh to 80 lakh. That is not it; this pay witnessed an increase of about 15-20 percent in past one year. Furthermore, there is a guarantee of 30-40 percent hike while you work with the company.
There is a spurt in demand for qualified professionals. This is good news to all the B.Pharma and M.Pharma students.
This can also be seen as an endeavor of R&D to develop better indigenous technology by encouraging the graduates in Applied Sciences.

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