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An Ahmedabad-headquartered life sciences group that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets healthcare therapies.

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About the company

Headquarters

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Industry

Life sciences and pharmaceuticals

Global workforce

30,000 people

Scientists in R&D

1,500

India industry rank

Fourth

NSE symbol

ZYDUSLIFE

BSE code

532321

Revenue from operations (FY2026)

₹27,148.4 crore

Corporate identity number

L24230GJ1995PLC025878

Zydus discovers, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products, vaccines, biologics, diagnostics, medical technology, animal healthcare products and consumer wellness products.

The Ahmedabad-headquartered group reports a global workforce of 30,000 people, including 1,500 scientists working in research and development.

Its manufacturing and research presence spans sites in five Indian states as well as the United States and Brazil.

Key People

Pankaj R. Patel

Chairman and Non-Executive Director

Dr. Sharvil P. Patel

Managing Director

Ganesh N. Nayak

Executive Director

Mukesh M. Patel

Non-Executive Director

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Interview process at Zydus Lifesciences

(81 candidate ratings on Glassdoor)

Interview experience

Very positive

Interview difficulty

Average, rated 3.05 out of 5

Interview process length

17 days on average

Overall experience

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Zydus Lifesciences Interview Questions & Answers

Q: How do you perform BU sampling?

A: Clarify the applicable sampling method and procedure, then explain the preparation, representative collection, labelling, handling and documentation steps you would follow.

Answer by AI
  • Define the sampling context.
  • Walk through the approved procedure.
  • Close with controls and records.

Q: What are the day-to-day functions of quality assurance?

A: Describe the routine oversight of procedures, records, deviations, change controls, training and release activities, tailoring the answer to the site and dosage form.

Answer by AI
  • Group the main responsibilities.
  • Give one daily example.
  • Connect each task to product quality.

Q: What is dissolution, what are the acceptance criteria for an immediate-release dosage form, and what is Q?

A: Define dissolution and Q using the applicable pharmacopoeial method, then explain how staged acceptance criteria are evaluated without guessing product-specific limits.

Answer by AI
  • Define dissolution and Q.
  • Explain staged testing.
  • Refer to the applicable monograph.

Q: What temperatures are used for autoclaving and dry heat sterilisation?

A: State typical validated conditions only as examples, distinguish moist heat from dry heat, and stress that the approved cycle depends on the load and site procedure.

Answer by AI
  • Compare the two methods.
  • Give typical conditions carefully.
  • Emphasise cycle validation.

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Zydus Lifesciences Salaries in India (Updated 2026)

Assistant Manager

Glassdoor estimated range

₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per year

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Senior Executive

Glassdoor estimated range

₹4 lakh to ₹8 lakh per year

33 salaries submitted Salaries submitted

Manager

Glassdoor estimated range

₹12 lakh to ₹19 lakh per year

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Executive

Glassdoor estimated range

₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh per year

29 salaries submitted Salaries submitted

Medical Representative

Glassdoor estimated range

₹3 lakh to ₹6 lakh per year

23 salaries submitted Salaries submitted

Associate Manager

Glassdoor estimated range

₹13 lakh to ₹22 lakh per year

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Benefits

Job training and tuition support
Apprenticeship programme
Health care and insurance
Life insurance
Pension scheme
Retirement plan
Performance bonus
Maternity and paternity leave
Reduced or flexible hours
Unpaid extended leave
Vacation and paid time off
Sick leave

Latest News & Updates

July 3, 2026

Zydus signs cancer screening agreement with Apollo Hospitals

The agreement will expand access in India to Shield, a blood test designed to detect signals associated with ten common cancer types.

#Diagnostics #CancerCare

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June 26, 2026

Zydus and Sunshine Healthcare form Sri Lanka joint venture

The partners committed more than $20 million to a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility on nearly four acres in Horana.

#Manufacturing #SriLanka

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June 16, 2026

Zydus completes merger with Assertio

Assertio announced the completion of its merger with Zydus Lifesciences after the companies disclosed their acquisition agreement in May.

#Acquisition #UnitedStates

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May 28, 2026

US FDA grants Priority Review to saroglitazar application

The regulator set a November 27, 2026 target action date for the primary biliary cholangitis application submitted by Zydus Therapeutics.

#USFDA #Research

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May 20, 2026

Zydus reports FY2026 revenue growth

Revenue from operations rose 17% to ₹27,148.4 crore, while adjusted net profit increased 15% to ₹5,456.4 crore.

#Earnings #Pharmaceuticals

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Zydus discovers, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products, vaccines, biologics, diagnostics, medical technology, animal healthcare products and consumer wellness products.