Hetero Labs Ltd., a leading Indian pharmaceutical company and one of the world’s largest producers of anti-retroviral drugs, is hosting a Walk-In Interview for R&D Executive positions in its API Research & Development (API-R&D) Department at Hetero R&D (HRF), Balanagar, Hyderabad, on May 7, 2025.
Founded in 1993, Hetero employs 30,000+ professionals, generates ₹10,000 Crore+ revenue, and operates 36 USFDA-approved facilities. Rated 4.4/5 for job security at Balanagar on AmbitionBox (12+ reviews), it scores 3.9/5 for salary but 3.5/5 for career growth due to slow promotions. Salaries range from ₹2–6 Lakhs/year for freshers and ₹3–8 Lakhs/year for experienced candidates (Glassdoor estimates). Join Hetero to innovate in API development
Walk-In Interview Details
- Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Venue: Hetero R&D (HRF), Plot No. B-80 & 81, APHB, Near Elico Ltd., Sanath Nagar, Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500018
- Application Method: Attend walk-in with documents or email CV to careers@hetero.com, subject: “API R&D Executive – Balanagar.”
- Contact: careers@hetero.com, +91-40-2370-4923
- Website: www.hetero.com
Notes:
- Fraud Alert: Hetero does not charge fees. Verify via www.hetero.com or info@hetero.com.
Why Join Hetero Labs?
Hetero’s Balanagar R&D facility, a DSIR-recognized hub, drives API innovation for generics and anti-retrovirals, with advanced labs for synthesis, HPLC, and GC-MS. Rated 4.5/5 for work culture (AmbitionBox), it supports 100+ DMF filings and collaborates with global CROs. The facility’s GMP/GLP-compliant environment ensures regulatory excellence, though salary satisfaction is average (3.9/5).
Benefits include health insurance, transport, and canteen. The role aligns with India’s $24.4 billion pharma export market, growing at 10% CAGR (Invest India). Hetero’s Balanagar office is praised for job security (4.7/5) but criticized for limited career growth opportunities.
Job Position: R&D Executive (API-R&D)
Seeking freshers and experienced M.Sc (Organic Chemistry) candidates to advance API process development at Hetero’s Balanagar R&D facility.
Job Details
- Department: Research & Development (API-R&D)
- Position: Executive
- Qualification: M.Sc (Organic Chemistry)
- Experience:
- Freshers: Completed M.Sc (2024/2025 batch) with all results, ready to join immediately.
- Experienced: 1–5 years in API process development, route scouting, reaction optimization, scale-up.
- Vacancies: ~5–10 (estimated based on R&D hiring trends)
- Location: Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500018
- Work Mode: On-site, general shift with occasional overtime
- Employment: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Execute synthetic chemistry experiments for API development, including multi-step synthesis and reaction optimization.
- Perform route scouting and selection to develop cost-effective, scalable API processes.
- Conduct impurity profiling using HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR; ensure compliance with ICH Q3A/B.
- Optimize reaction conditions for yield and purity; support scale-up and technology transfer to production.
- Maintain GMP/GLP standards in lab operations and ensure accurate documentation (lab notebooks, SOPs).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, QA, QC) for process validation and DMF preparation.
- Prepare technical reports (e.g., Product Development Reports) for regulatory filings.
Required Skills and Qualifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | M.Sc (Organic Chemistry) |
| Experience | 0–5 years in API process development, route scouting, scale-up |
| Technical Skills | Multi-step synthesis, HPLC, GC-MS, NMR, reaction optimization, impurity profiling |
| Regulatory Knowledge | ICH Q3A/B, GMP, GLP, USFDA DMF requirements |
| Soft Skills | Analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, communication |
| Preferred Expertise | Route scouting, technology transfer, USFDA audit exposure, heterocyclic chemistry |
Why This Role?
- Innovation Impact: Contribute to 100+ DMF filings, with 80% of R&D projects scaling to production (industry trends).
- Skill Development: Master API synthesis and analytical tools, rated 4.1/5 for learning (Indeed).
- Reputable Employer: Hetero’s global leadership and Balanagar’s 4.4/5 rating ensure stability, though career growth is slower (3.5/5).
- Competitive Pay: ₹2–4 Lakhs/year (freshers), ₹3–8 Lakhs/year (experienced) with benefits.
How to Prepare for the Walk-In
- Bring Documents: Updated CV (highlighting M.Sc project or API experience), M.Sc mark sheets, provisional/degree certificate, payslips (last 3 months, if experienced), experience letters, Aadhaar/PAN copies, 2 photos.
- Dress Professionally: Formal attire (e.g., shirt, trousers; avoid casuals).
- Interview Prep:
- Study organic chemistry fundamentals (heterocyclic chemistry, reaction mechanisms), ICH Q3A/B, GMP/GLP, and API development (route scouting, scale-up).
- For freshers: Be ready to explain M.Sc project (e.g., “What was your synthesis approach?”). For experienced: Discuss API process optimization (e.g., “How did you improve yield in a multi-step synthesis?”).
- Review Hetero’s API portfolio (e.g., anti-retrovirals like Efavirenz). Practice technical questions on HPLC, NMR, or impurity profiling.
- Address career growth concerns diplomatically, as 35% report slow promotions (AmbitionBox).
- Research Hetero: Visit www.hetero.com for R&D focus and API achievements. Check LinkedIn for recent posts on DMF filings or USFDA approvals.
- Arrive Early: Reach by 9:00 AM for registration; expect 1–2 hour wait (AmbitionBox). Public transport (TSRTC buses) available to Balanagar; parking at venue.
Why Balanagar, Hyderabad?
Balanagar, a pharma R&D hub in Hyderabad, hosts Hetero’s DSIR-recognized R&D facility, part of Telangana’s $10 billion pharma sector (12% CAGR, Invest India). Located 10 km from Hyderabad city via NH-44, it offers 1,000+ R&D jobs (Naukri) and moderate living costs (₹15,000/month for 1BHK, AmbitionBox). Company transport from Hyderabad eases commuting. Ideal for API research careers.
Contact Information
- Email: careers@hetero.com
- Phone: +91-40-2370-4923
- Venue/Work Address: Hetero R&D (HRF), Plot No. B-80 & 81, APHB, Near Elico Ltd., Sanath Nagar, Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500018
- Corporate Office: Hetero Labs Ltd., 7-2-A2, Hetero Corporate, Industrial Estates, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500018
- Website: www.hetero.com
- LinkedIn: Hetero Labs Limited
Join Hetero Labs on May 7, 2025, at Balanagar, Hyderabad, to innovate in API R&D. Apply now to shape the future of pharmaceuticals!