Placement Statistics (2020-2025)
The placement statistics for the Pharmacy program at Des Pune University Pune reflect strong industry engagement and successful outcomes for our graduates. The following tables summarize key metrics over the last five years:
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 950000 | 650000 | 620000 | 92.0% | 45 |
| 2024 | 900000 | 620000 | 580000 | 91.0% | 40 |
| 2023 | 850000 | 580000 | 550000 | 90.0% | 35 |
| 2022 | 800000 | 550000 | 520000 | 89.0% | 30 |
| 2021 | 750000 | 520000 | 490000 | 87.0% | 25 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The following companies have consistently recruited our pharmacy graduates over the years:
- Merck: Offers roles in research and development, regulatory affairs, and clinical pharmacology.
- Pfizer: Provides opportunities in drug discovery, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
- Johnson & Johnson: Engages students in clinical trials, safety monitoring, and regulatory submissions.
- Novartis: Recruits for roles in pharmacovigilance, pharmaceutical development, and market research.
- Roche: Offers positions in biopharmaceuticals, drug development, and clinical operations.
- Sanofi: Hires graduates for regulatory affairs, safety analysis, and commercial roles.
- Eli Lilly: Provides internships and full-time positions in research labs and clinical departments.
- Bayer: Offers roles in pharmaceutical development, quality control, and manufacturing.
- GlaxoSmithKline: Recruits for research, clinical trial management, and regulatory affairs.
- AstraZeneca: Engages students in drug discovery, pharmacokinetics, and safety evaluation.
- AbbVie: Offers roles in clinical development, regulatory compliance, and safety monitoring.
- Novo Nordisk: Provides opportunities in diabetes research, clinical trials, and commercial development.
- Takeda: Recruits for roles in pharmaceutical development, safety analysis, and global markets.
- Janssen: Offers positions in clinical research, regulatory affairs, and marketing.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb: Engages students in drug discovery, development, and safety evaluation.
Sector-Wise Analysis
The pharmacy program has seen strong recruitment across various sectors. Below is an analysis of sector-wise trends:
- IT/Software: Increasing demand for roles in health analytics, drug discovery software, and digital therapeutics.
- Core Engineering: Opportunities in pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, bioprocessing systems, and automation technologies.
- Finance: Growing interest in quantitative finance roles related to pharmaceutical investments and market analysis.
- Consulting: Demand for pharmacy consultants in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and health economics.
- Analytics: Rising need for data scientists specializing in healthcare datasets and clinical trial analytics.
- PSUs: Government organizations like Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission and Central Drugs Standard Control Organization offer stable career paths.
Internship Season
The internship season is a crucial component of our program, providing students with real-world experience in industry settings. Internships typically begin in the summer of the third year and last for 6-8 weeks.
Key companies participating in the internship process include Merck, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Roche, Sanofi, Eli Lilly, Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, AbbVie, Novo Nordisk, Takeda, Janssen, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Historically, the stipend ranges from INR 20,000 to INR 40,000 per month, depending on the company and role. Students often receive full-time offers after successful completion of their internships, with many securing PPOs (Pre-Placement Offers) before final year.