Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is recruiting for the Executive – Pharmacology position at its R&D facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. The role involves in vivo pharmacology studies, cell-based in vitro assays, preclinical research activities, laboratory documentation, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
Candidates with a Master’s degree in Pharmacy (Pharmacology) or Life Sciences and relevant experience in pharmacology research, pharmaceutical R&D, CROs, or preclinical research laboratories can review the eligibility criteria.
Sun Pharma Job Details
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. |
| Job Title | Executive – Pharmacology |
| Department / Business Unit | R&D1 Regulatory Affairs |
| Job Grade | G12A |
| Job Location | Tandalja – R&D, Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in Pharmacy (Pharmacology) or Life Sciences |
| Experience | 2+ years in pharmacology research, CRO, pharmaceutical R&D, or preclinical research laboratory |
| Job Date | October 21, 2026 |
| Travel Requirement | Not applicable |
Position Available
- Executive – Pharmacology
The selected candidate will support pharmacology activities related to drug discovery and development, including efficacy studies, cell-based assays, experimental data analysis, and regulatory-compliant documentation.
Key Responsibilities
1. In Vivo Pharmacology
- Conduct animal handling, dosing, sample collection, and observations according to approved protocols.
- Execute efficacy and pharmacokinetic (PK) studies using mice, rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
- Monitor animal health, body weight, clinical signs, and study endpoints.
- Maintain accurate study records and observations.
- Assist with necropsy, tissue collection, and sample processing.
- Follow institutional animal ethics committee guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.
2. Cell-Based In Vitro Assays
- Perform mammalian cell culture and cell maintenance.
- Conduct cell viability, proliferation, cytotoxicity, reporter gene, functional, mechanistic, and ELISA-based assays.
- Prepare reagents, media, buffers, and assay components.
- Analyze assay results and maintain laboratory records.
3. GMP Compliance and Documentation
- Follow approved SOPs, protocols, and GMP requirements.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks, study records, logbooks, and worksheets.
- Follow ALCOA+ data integrity principles.
- Report deviations, incidents, and out-of-specification observations.
- Participate in instrument qualification, calibration, and maintenance.
- Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
4. Data Analysis and Reporting
- Compile study data and prepare summary reports.
- Assist with statistical analysis and interpretation of results.
- Present experimental findings to departmental teams.
- Maintain study records.
Eligibility and Educational Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Educational qualification: Master’s degree in Pharmacy (Pharmacology) or Life Sciences.
- Experience: 2+ years in pharmacology research, CRO, pharmaceutical R&D, or a preclinical research laboratory.
The job summary also states that candidates with 0–3 years of experience in in vivo pharmacology studies and/or cell-based in vitro assays may be considered. Fresh candidates with strong academic knowledge and laboratory exposure may also apply.
Hands-on exposure to GLP/GMP documentation practices is preferred.
Required Skills and Competencies
Technical skills
- Pharmacology principles and drug evaluation.
- Basic laboratory animal handling techniques.
- Cell culture procedures and aseptic techniques.
- ELISA, spectrophotometric assays, and bioassays.
- Statistical software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of GMP, GLP, and data integrity concepts.
Behavioral competencies
- Attention to detail.
- Documentation and organizational skills.
- Scientific aptitude and analytical thinking.
- Teamwork in multidisciplinary environments.
- Communication and presentation skills.
- Willingness to learn and manage multiple projects.
