Cadila Pharmaceuticals: Empowering a Dynamic Workforce for Innovation and Growth

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited: Workforce & Development 

Cadila Pharmaceuticals recognizes that its people are its most valuable asset. Accordingly, the company is deeply committed to nurturing the professional growth and development of its employees.  Through comprehensive training initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and pathways for career advancement, Cadila empowers its workforce to thrive in their respective roles. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, Cadila offers a nurturing environment where talent is cultivated and potential is realized. Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited stands as a frontrunner in the Indian pharmaceutical landscape. To sustain its trajectory of success and fuel groundbreaking innovation, Cadila Pharma recognizes the paramount importance of fostering a robust and highly engaged workforce. This report unveils insights into various facets of Cadila Pharma’s human capital 

Workforce Composition: Unveiling the Numbers 

Cadila nurtures a vibrant and dynamic environment for a workforce of 6000+ individuals. This committed team plays a pivotal role in fostering creativity and advancing the company’s achievements in the challenging pharmaceutical industry. Through prioritizing employee growth and welfare, Cadila fosters an environment of involvement, enabling its workforce to maximize their capabilities. Our workforce is spread across the Value chain of functions with 3500+ dedicated employees in our Sales & Marketing team in India & International Market, to 400+ Scientists in our Formulation Research & Development, Clinical Trials & Research, Biological Research and Chemical Research & Development, 2000+ Skilled professionals in Manufacturing of Formulations, Chemical & Biologics and 1000+ employees who work as the support system for all our functions. 

Employee Retention: Understanding Tenure 

At Cadila, we place great importance on retaining our employees, as we believe it is crucial for our continued success. Our dedicated team has an average tenure of almost 5 years, which demonstrates the strong commitment of our workforce. However, we don’t simply rely on our past achievements. We actively collect insights through internal surveys and exit interviews to understand the factors that impact employee retention. This data helps us to pinpoint areas where we can improve career development opportunities, create a positive work environment, and increase employee engagement. By focusing on employee satisfaction, we aim to build a workforce with long-term tenure, fostering innovation and giving us a competitive edge in the pharmaceutical industry. 

Attrition Rate: Benchmarking Performance  

We take pride in the fact that our employees stay with us for an average of almost 5 years, but we are always looking for ways to improve. We know that attrition rates in our industry can be high, so we are currently working on reducing our 1.5-1.8% monthly attrition rate. To achieve this, we are focusing on initiatives to engage our employees, developing programs to help them advance in their careers, and creating a positive work environment. Our ultimate goal is to make Cadila a place where talented individuals not only succeed but also choose to stay and build long and fulfilling careers. With the objective of taking a conscious efforts towards continuous improvements, every Quarter we do an anonymous Employee Pulse Survey and based on the voices of our employees, we prepare action plan in alignment with our leadership team to ensure we cater to the voice or feedback of our employees. 

Gender Diversity: Fostering Inclusivity 

For us, Diversity isn’t just about representation; it’s about embracing varied perspectives to drive innovation and tackle challenges effectively. Yet, diversity alone is not sustainable without an inclusive and equitable culture. At Cadila, fairness is the cornerstone of our organizational ethos, where performance governs rewards, recognition, and career advancement for all employees, irrespective of gender or background. 

To inculcate this as a paradigm shift in culture and not just a moment of change, we take a close look at certain areas like “Are we distributing the opportunities fairly across”, “Who are we hiring?”, “Who are we promoting”. To ensure this paradigm shift, we meticulously examine aspects such as fair opportunity distribution, hiring practices, and promotion strategies. Proof of the pudding lies in its eating and the presence of senior women leadership in Cadila has been a testimony to the culture of encouraging diversity, inclusion and equity followed right from the beginning.  As we speak, several of the leadership positions across the Organization are filled with senior women employees from across the country. While there are hundreds of other women employees who have been working in Cadila for decades and many of them have returned to Cadila after having worked in other organizations because they felt it was a very conducive environment to work in. 

Work-Life Balance: Embracing Flexibility 

At Cadila, we place a high value on ensuring that our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance, which we believe is crucial for maintaining a happy and productive workforce. While the nature of our research and development work necessitates that some employees be physically present, we strive to provide flexible work arrangements whenever possible. These arrangements may include options such as flexible start and finish times, and time off for appointments. Our belief is that by empowering our employees to effectively manage their schedules, we can cultivate a culture of well-being and high performance. We are continually seeking out innovative solutions to further improve the work-life balance of our esteemed team members. We take a Four-Dimensional Employee Wellness Approach i.e. our approach is considering every employees as “The whole person”, Every Employee brings his/ her  whole self to work – Heart, Body, mind & Soul.  

Learning & Development: Fostering Continuous Growth 

We are deeply committed to nurturing a culture of ongoing growth and advancement. We enable our team members to stay at the forefront of the constantly changing pharmaceutical industry by providing them with a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS). This online platform serves as a centralized repository for a wide array of training modules, industry certifications, and skill-building courses. In addition to this, we supplement these resources with regular internal workshops and training sessions led by our own subject matter experts. Furthermore, we actively promote and facilitate participation in external training programs and conferences, giving our employees the opportunity to stay abreast of the latest developments and best practices in the field. Through our investment in continuous learning, we are arming our workforce with the knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in their roles, foster innovation, and drive the success of Cadila Pharma. 

Conclusion:  
Cadila’s achievements are closely linked to the dedication and skill of its workforce. Although certain details may not be accessible to the public, this report offers a structured approach to examining different facets of Cadila Parivar’s members and their dedication to professional growth. Through the provision of a stimulating work atmosphere, appealing perks, and avenues for advancement, Cadila Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to maintaining its position as the top choice employer in the pharmaceutical sector, consistently working towards progress and excellence.