What It Does: Hetero produces APIs, generics, biosimilars, custom pharmaceutical services, and branded generics.
Mission: To be a globally acclaimed Pharmaceutical Company, Meeting the requirements of Healthcare imbibing the philosophy of both commercial and social concerns, driven by research and manufacturing capabilities.
Size & Presence: Over 22,000 spread across 5+ branches in India.
Best Known for: The world's largest producer of anti-retroviral drugs.
The Good Bits: Good work environment and culture.
Not So Good Bits: Appraisals are fair and they give low salary hikes.
Hetero is a globally renowned vertically integrated pharmaceutical player engaged in the research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of high-quality chemical and biological medicines across diverse therapeutic areas. Backed by 27+ years of expertise in the pharmaceutical industry, Hetero’s strategic business areas spread across APIs, Global Generics, Biosimilars and Custom Pharmaceutical Services. The company is among the largest producers of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in the world.
Hetero has 36 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located worldwide, which have been approved by top pharma regulatory bodies of the world. Our portfolio includes 300+ products encompassing major therapeutic categories such as HIV/AIDS, Oncology, Cardiovascular, Neurology, Hepatitis, Nephrology etc. Hetero has a strong global presence in over 126 countries and focuses on making affordable medicines accessible to patients worldwide.
Over the years, Hetero has established its strong leadership in ARVs and Antiviral therapies and caters to 40% of the existing global demand for Anti-Retroviral (ARV) APIs and Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs) used in HIV/AIDS treatment.
The highlight of Hetero’s 27+ years of existence has been its responsive actions to mitigate pandemics and life-threatening diseases afflicting communities across the world. By partnering with innovators for developing Oseltamivir to fight against Swine Flu Pandemic to enable access to affordable Hepatitis C medicines in underdeveloped countries, Hetero has always endeavoured to do its bit at times of global health crises and save precious lives.
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Hetero has been proactive in responding to the various challenges surrounding it. It has been the first company to launch the licensed version of generic Remdesivir under the brand name ‘Covifor’ in India for treating severely infected patients and followed it up with Favipiravir (Favivir) to provide succour to those affected by mild and moderate symptoms. As of today, the company is among the largest manufacturers of Remdesivir globally.
Illustrating its continuing commitment to playing its part in the global fight against the pandemic, Hetero has entered into an agreement with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) as a manufacturing partner for producing 100 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine per year. This development also showcases Hetero’s enduring spirit of collaboration and penchant for contributing to global health and well-being.
At Hetero, we strongly believe that each and every employee should possess certain leadership qualities in achieving the objectives of the organization. Our leadership competencies are adopted and practised in our daily work-life to enhance the overall productivity and contribute to the growth of the organization.
Hetero’s strength lies in the talent and commitment of the 21,000+ employees, who have been playing a vital role in contributing to our business over the years. At Hetero, we provide you with an environment for personal and professional growth. A healthy work-life balance is supported through a knowledge-driven work environment where ideas and skills are valued, and where people can realize their full potential through dedicated training programmes. Hetero strongly believes that each and every employee is the backbone of the organization and their contribution is respected, recognized and rewarded.
Numerous opportunities exist for qualified, talented and passionate personnel from diverse backgrounds in various departments. No matter, if you are a fresher seeking a good break in the pharma industry or an experienced hand with an ability to make a difference, you are welcome to join our pursuit of excellence while you enjoy a career that is exciting.
We inspire a range of long-term & sustainable initiatives for positively impacting the overall health and prosperity of communities through our dedicated CSR wing. The list of our community intervention programs encompasses: