Merck Expands Indian Workforce as Part of Its Growth Strategy
Drugmaker Merck, known as MSD outside of the U.S. and Canada, is set to increase its workforce across India. According to a senior executive, the company aims to increase the number of employees across its various sites in the country by the end of the year.
Dave Williams, the Executive Vice President at Merck, highlighted the company’s ambitious hiring plans at the BioAsia conference in Telangana. By the end of this year, they expect to have roughly 2,700 employees. Williams stated, “In the next couple of years, I fully expect we’ll double that number or more.” Merck is committed to expanding its presence in India.
Focus Areas and Growth Strategy
Currently, Merck’s Indian operations employ approximately 1,800 people, working with multiple therapy areas, including oncology, diabetes, vaccines, and animal health. The company has also invested in technology-driven initiatives, with dedicated digital and technology-related centers supporting its global operations.
Merck has inaugurated a new technology as a part of its ongoing expansion in Hyderabad, a growing hub for pharma and biotech companies. This new facility is expected to play an important role in enhancing technology to streamline drug development and improve healthcare solutions.
Emphasis on Digital Innovation as Merck Expands Indian Workforce
Dave Williams, who heads the information and digital operations, underscored the company’s focus on hiring technical experts. He stated that the company is specifically interested in recruiting digital innovators who can collaborate with business partners to enhance the role of technology in reducing the time as well as required for new treatments to reach patients.
This expansion in India demonstrates a broader strategy by global pharmaceutical companies that will enhance India’s talent pool, technological advancements as well as cost-effective operations.
The company is continuously increasing investments in digital capabilities, representing a transformation towards data-driven healthcare solutions, which ensures faster and much more efficient drug development for patients worldwide.
As India is emerging as an important player in the worldwide pharmaceutical industry, Merck’s expansion is a representation of its long-term commitment to the region.
The increasing workforce of the organization will not only efficiently support its drug discovery and innovation efforts but also significantly contribute to the growth of our country in the pharmaceutical and technology industries.
