| Clinical Research today is one of the fastest growing professions in India and offer excellent opportunities for graduates / post graduates from all medical, dental, homeopathic, ayurvedic, physiotherapy, pharmacy & pharmacology, life sciences, biotechnology domain and working professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. There are approx 130 MNCs and Indian companies currently conducting clinical research in India, and large number of MNCs are increasing their outsourcing to India, due to several inherent advantages India offer. The other major advantage is that the industry is almost recession proof in India, as the current global economic condition would encourage companies to increase clinical research outsource to India.
Clinical research is a growing, Multi-billion dollar industry that provides a unique, Challenging truly global and lucrative career options. The worldwide demand for clinical research is so vast that India , with its booming economy, skilled manpower and thick populace, is considered as a leading player in the arena of clinical research. India represents an upcoming global hub for clinical research industry.
It is estimated that clinical research industry in India will touch Rs. 7000 crores by 2010** and the industry will employ more than 50,000* professionals in India and 2,50,000* globally in the next 5 years. This would comprise jobs in various fields such as clinical operations, data management, medical and regulatory writing, pharmaco-vigilance, quality assurance and managerial positions. |