Zydus has announced openings for Project Management – R&D Apprentice positions at its Ahmedabad Research & Development Centre.
This 1-year apprenticeship is ideal for fresh postgraduates specializing in Pharmaceutics, Quality Assurance (QA), or Pharmaceutical Analysis who wish to gain practical exposure to pharmaceutical project management within an R&D environment.
Candidates possessing excellent communication skills and a basic understanding of project management are encouraged to apply.
Zydus Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Zydus |
| Department | Research & Development (R&D) |
| Role | Project Management Apprentice |
| Qualification | M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics / QA / Pharmaceutical Analysis) |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Stipend | As per Company Policy |
| Posted On | June 30, 2026 |
Key Responsibilities
Selected apprentices will support the Project Management team within the R&D division and may be responsible for:
- Assisting in pharmaceutical R&D project coordination.
- Supporting project planning and execution activities.
- Preparing project documentation and maintaining records.
- Coordinating with cross-functional R&D teams.
- Monitoring project timelines and deliverables.
- Maintaining project reports and status updates.
- Supporting internal communication between departments.
- Learning pharmaceutical project management practices.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics
- M.Pharm in Quality Assurance (QA)
- M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Fresh graduates are eligible.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of Project Management concepts.
- Good organizational and coordination abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Documentation and reporting abilities
- Teamwork and coordination
- Time management
- MS Office proficiency
- Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D processes
- Project management fundamentals
Why Join Zydus?
This apprenticeship offers several career advantages:
- Work with one of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
- Gain real-world exposure to pharmaceutical R&D operations.
- Learn project management practices in drug development.
- Build professional communication and coordination skills.
- Strengthen your industry profile for future pharmaceutical careers.
- Opportunity to network with experienced R&D professionals.
Stipend
- Stipend: As per Company Policy
Estimated Market Range: ₹18,000 – ₹25,000 per month (typical stipend for pharmaceutical R&D apprenticeships; actual amount will be as per company policy).
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should email their updated resume to:
Email: hima.damani@zyduslife.com