Sandoz Global to set up its centre in Hyderabad, will employ 1800 people

Hyderabad: Sandoz Global, a global leader in generic pharmaceuticals and biosimilars has announced the setting up of their Global Capability Centre (GCC) laboratory in Hyderabad.

The GCC will provide support for their worldwide knowledge services, cementing Hyderabad’s leadership position in the Pharma and Global Centre space.

The new centre will initially start with 800 manpower capacity, with a plan to increase the number to 1800 in future.

Telangana IT and Industries minister KT Rama Rao announced the news on his Twitter handle after holding a meeting with the chief of Sandoz, Saynor Richard and chief scientific officer, Claire D’Abreau-Hayling on Tuesday.

“Had an exciting conversation on how Hyderabad could play a larger role in their global aspirations. Looking forward to replicating @Novatis achievements with Sandoz in Hyderabad,” the minister stated in one of his Tweets.