How we can enter in MNC in pharmaceuticals

Hello Mayank,

There are a multitude of Pharma MNCs in the country, Ranbaxy, GSK, Cipla, Dr. Reddy’s to name a few

These certainly offer great research opportunities as well as professional growth.

So now let us look at how can we approach the task of turning this dream job into a reality.

Here the answer is based on the assumption that you are looking for a job in the field of pharmaceutical sciences itself. The process changes a little as the job profile changes, for example a marketing job will need a different skill set and route of application.

Now the first prerequisite is to have a degree in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

Here the level of qualification, reputation of the institution from which you have obtained the degree and your performance in the said institute comes into play.

So a diploma, bachelors, masters or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences is what is the baseline requirement. The higher the qualification, usually the better the employment opportunity.

Most good colleges provide on-campus recruitments where these MNCs come to hire you. This is one of the most convenient ways to enter the company.

The second option is to be on watch looking for upcoming vacancies in the newspaper as well as online portal and be ready to leap at the opportunity when you see one.

Now let us have a look at the various job profiles available in the field of pharmaceuticals sciences in an MNC

1. You could be part of the research and development wing in the company

2. You can be in the safety and regulations team which conducts trials and studies to ensure the product is safe before it is released into the market

3. You could be part of the pharmacovigilance team which is responsible for monitoring the interaction of drugs, new findings, adverse effects and drug interactions after the drug has been released into the market.

Now, let us glance at what is needed to prepare ourselves for the recruitment process :

• A strong CV with good work experience in the form of internships in the concerned field, research publications in the field, good letters of recommendations from professors in college and previous employers and of course a decent academic performance

• Soft skills like confidence, humility, command on language also come into play when giving an interview and being mindful of these gives you an extra edge over other contestants. Also remember before going for an interview or even while writing your SoP read up and understand the history, values and mission of the company you’re applying to, so that you can be more in alignment with their needs and goals.

I hope this helps you in your journey! And remember, keep your spirits high, keep hustling. Don’t let one rejection bring you down and make you end your pursuit.

Good luck!