Placement Statistics (Last 7 Years)

Top Recruiting Companies

• Novartis: Offers roles in R&D, regulatory affairs, and clinical research.
• Johnson & Johnson: Provides opportunities in drug development, manufacturing, and global health initiatives.
• Roche: Seeks candidates for pharmacovigilance, clinical trial coordination, and market research.
• Sanofi: Hires for roles in pharmaceutical marketing, regulatory compliance, and drug discovery.
• AstraZeneca: Focuses on clinical development, safety monitoring, and global strategy positions.
• Merck KGaA: Offers opportunities in R&D, process development, and regulatory affairs.
• Bayer: Recruits for drug development, clinical trials, and commercial roles.
• GlaxoSmithKline (GSK): Emphasizes clinical pharmacy, safety, and regulatory positions.
• Abbott: Seeks candidates in pharmaceutical research, manufacturing, and marketing.
• Pfizer: Offers roles in drug discovery, clinical research, and post-market surveillance.
• Janssen: Focuses on R&D, regulatory affairs, and global health programs.
• Takeda: Provides opportunities in clinical development, safety, and global strategy.
• Eisai: Hires for drug discovery, clinical trials, and regulatory compliance.
• Celgene: Offers roles in biologics development, clinical research, and regulatory affairs.
• BioMarin Pharmaceutical: Seeks candidates in rare disease research, clinical development, and regulatory compliance.

Sector-wise Analysis

Pharmaceutical Industry: The largest employer for Pharmacy graduates, offering roles in R&D, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and clinical research. Companies like Novartis, Roche, and Sanofi dominate this sector.

Clinical Research Organizations (CROs): Increasingly hiring graduates for roles in clinical trial coordination, data management, and safety monitoring. CROs such as IQVIA, Syneos Health, and PPD are key recruiters.

Regulatory Bodies: Government agencies like the CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organization) and international bodies such as the FDA and EMA offer positions in policy development, compliance, and safety assessment.

Consulting Firms: Firms like McKinsey & Company, BCG, and Deloitte hire graduates for healthcare strategy consulting, market analysis, and business development roles.

Academia: Many alumni pursue higher studies or join universities as researchers or professors. Institutions like IITs, IIMs, and NIPER provide opportunities for academic careers.

Internship Season

The internship season typically begins in the third year, with students securing placements at leading pharmaceutical companies. Internships are often paid, with stipends ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹40,000 per month.

Companies like Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca offer internships in research labs, regulatory affairs departments, and manufacturing units. Students gain exposure to real-world challenges in drug development, clinical trials, and regulatory submissions.

The university's career services team facilitates the internship process by organizing pre-internship workshops, mock interviews, and networking events with industry professionals.