The document summarizes opportunities for pharmacists in the contemporary Indian pharmaceutical industry. It notes that India is the 3rd largest generic drug market globally, accounting for about 33% of the global generics market. It is a leader in generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. There are many opportunities for pharmacists across discovery, research and development, production, marketing, administration, consultancy, regulation, retail pharmacy, and more. The roles include principal investigators, clinical researchers, managers, and others across clinical trials, production, marketing and more. Skills like teamwork, communication, and stress management are important for success beyond academic qualifications.

1. Opportunity for Pharmacists in
Contemporary Industry
Dr. Bhaswat S. Chakraborty
Sr. VP & Chair, Science Core Committee, R&D
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Presented at Nirma University on May 25, 2013

2. Indian Pharmaceutical Market
• 3rd
largest (after US and European) generic market in volume,
14th
in value
– India currently holds only ~2% share, but it has been growing at
approximately 10% per year
– India is a leader in generic drugs and active pharmaceutical
ingredients (API)
– Now seeking to become a major player in outsourced clinical research
as well as contract manufacturing and research
– There are ~100 U.S. FDA-approved manufacturing facilities in India,
more than in any other country outside the U.S
– In 2010, almost 30% of all Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA)
to the FDA have been filed by Indian companies
– India’s share of the global generics market is ~33% now

3. Top 10 Pharmaceuticals in India, as of 2010
Rank Company
Revenue 2010
(Rs crore)
Revenue 2010
(Rs billion)
1 Cipla 4,198.96 41.989
2
Ranbaxy (Taken over by
Daiichi Sankyo in 2008)
4,162.25 41.622
3 Dr. Reddy's Laboratories 3,763.72 37.637
4 Sun Pharmaceutical 2,463.59 24.635
5 Lupin Ltd 2,215.52 22.15
6 Aurobindo Pharma 2,081.19 20.801
7
GlaxoSmithKline
Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1,773.41 17.734
8 Cadila Healthcare 1,613 16.13
9 Aventis Pharma Limited 983.80 9.838
10 Ipca Laboratories 980.44 9.8044

4. Growth in Indian Domestic MarketRevenueinUS$Billion

5. Dynamic Continuum of Drug Discovery

6. Where would Pharmacists fit in
Industry?
• Almost anywhere in Pharmaceutical Industry
– Discovery
– R&D
– Production
– Marketing and sales
– Administration
– Consultancy
– Regulation & policy making
– Pharmacy outlets
– entrepreneurs
– ……
• In Academia, Government, Banking, Finance, IT, HR,
Community wholesales, as consultants or principal
participants

7. Distribution of Jobs in Pharma R&D
In addition, there are almost equal number of jobs in
production, marketing & sales, supply chain, field….

8. In the Eyes of Int’l Customers

9. Professional Roles: Example Clinical Trials
• Principal & co-investigators
• Clinical (medical ) investigators
• Regulatory and Ethics Submissions / Feasibility Specialists
• Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) / Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC)
• Clinical Research Associates (CRA) – from entry level trainee to senior
level jobs
• Clinical Project Manager (CPM), Clinical Study Managers, Clinical Trial
Managers (CTM)
• Clinical Contract Associate / Manager
• Clinical Operations Managers
• Clinical Research Scientist, Clinical Research Manager
• Clinical Program Managers
• Clinical Associate Director, Clinical Directors
• Bioanalysts
• Biostatisticians
• Trial Managers
• Top management
• ……..

10. So..
• There are jobs and plenty of them (about 12-20,000 new jobs
per year)
• In all disciplines within Pharmacy and allied professions
• In all roles
• Some years, there may be more demand of fresh graduates
than others
• Some years, the average benefits offered by employers may
be more attractive
• On an average there is always a continuity of opportunities
• Remember, without you pharma industry cannot be
run!! !!

11. In Addition to Good Marks
• You need
– Ability to apply the knowledge that you have or
acquire on the spot
– Skills
• Team playing (most important)
• Communication
• Leadership
• Relational
• Stress management
• …..

12. You also need
• A good mentor
• Good friends and
colleagues
• Good sense of
humour (all science
graduates need that)
• Good spouse
• Good luck!!

13. Thank You Very Much