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SAI Life Sciences
3.9
based on 1.1k Reviews
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SAI Life Sciences collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotech firms to expedite the development and manufacturing of complex molecules in the healthcare industry.
Overall Rating
3.9/5
based on 1.1k reviews

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Salary, Company culture, Skill development

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Work from office
80% employees reported

Monday to Friday
43% employees reported

Flexible timing
54% employees reported

No travel
48% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Office cab/shuttle
95 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
72 employees reported
Cafeteria
58 employees reported
Health insurance
40 employees reported
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About SAI Life Sciences
Founded in1999 (26 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersHyderabad, India
Office Locations
Websitesailife.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries

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Sai Life Sciences is built on the bedrock of partnership. We work with innovator pharma and biotech companies to accelerate the discovery, development and manufacture of complex small molecules for a healthier tomorrow. Our Vision is to support our global innovator partners bring 25 new medicines to life by 2025. And we are well on that journey.
Mission: Sai provides services to our pharma innovator partners, which accelerate discovery, development and manufacture of complex small molecules. Sai commits to being reliable, fully compliant and continuously get better at every aspect of our service.
Vision: Sai Life Sciences will facilitate launch of 25 new medicines by our global innovator partners through 2025 and achieve $250 million in annual revenue. For our employees, we will cultivate a stimulating work environment and become one of the top 3 CDMO’s to work for by 2020. Our actions are guided by a culture of integrity and respect while embracing our social responsibility.
SAI Life Sciences Ratings
based on 1.1k reviews
Overall Rating
3.9/5
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3.9
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3.7
Work-life balance
3.6
Job security
3.6
Work satisfaction
3.3
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SAI Life Sciences is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1.1k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at SAI Life Sciences
based on 1.1k reviews
3.8
Rated by 120 Women
Rated 3.7 for Company culture and 3.7 for Job security
4.0
Rated by 993 Men
Rated 3.9 for Salary and 3.9 for Skill development
Work Policy at SAI Life Sciences
based on 193 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
80%
Hybrid
18%
Permanent work from home
2%
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Overall Rating | 3.9/5 based on 1.1k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 1.5k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 2k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 4.2k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Salary Skill development Company culture | Job security Company culture Skill development | Job security Company culture Skill development | Job security Work-life balance Company culture |
Critically Rated for | Promotions | No critically rated category | Promotions | Promotions |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 80% employees reported | Work from office 94% employees reported | Work from office 85% employees reported | Hybrid 71% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 120 women | 3.9 Good rated by 226 women | 3.7 Good rated by 364 women | 3.9 Good rated by 1.7k women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 993 men | 4.0 Good rated by 1.2k men | 4.0 Good rated by 1.5k men | 3.8 Good rated by 2.3k men |
Job security | 3.6 Good | 4.0 Good | 4.0 Good | 3.9 Good |
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SAI Life Sciences Salaries
SAI Life Sciences salaries have received with an average score of 3.9 out of 5 by 1.1k employees.
Research Chemist
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6.4 L/yr
Executive Production
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr
Research Associate
(211 salaries)
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
Senior Research Associate
(169 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹13.4 L/yr
Senior Research Chemist
(155 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr
Associate Research Scientist
(135 salaries)
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
Deputy Manager
(126 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr
Research Scientist
(84 salaries)
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr
Research Assistant
(64 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
Process Engineer
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₹3 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr
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- Vishal Mega Mart will see the largest value of shares becoming free to trade on March 17 at Rs 1,527 crore.
- Shares of Sai Life Sciences Ltd. and Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Ltd. are also set to exit their lock-in periods.
Bloomberg Quint | 13 Mar, 2025

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Bloomberg Quint | 21 Feb, 2025

Sai Life Sciences Shares End At 40% Premium Over Issue Price
- The share price of Sai Life Sciences Ltd. ended at Rs 768.4 apiece, a premium of 39.9% over the issue price of Rs 549 apiece.
- The IPO was subscribed 10.26 times on its final day, with qualified institutional buyers leading the bids.
- Sai Life Sciences is a contract research, development, and manufacturing organization catering to global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
- The IPO proceeds will be used for debt payment and corporate general purposes.
Bloomberg Quint | 18 Dec, 2024

TPG Capital-backed Sai Life Sciences to list today
- Sai Life Sciences, backed by TPG Capital, is set to list today.
- Promoter entity Sai Quest Syn Private Ltd, along with TPG Asia VII SF Pte Ltd and HBM Private Equity India, will divest part of their stakes through an offer for sale (OFS) process.
- The qualified institutional buyer (QIB) portion of the IPO was subscribed 30.93 times, while the retail investor and high net worth individual (HNI) quota were subscribed 1.37 times and 4.92 times, respectively.
- The IPO proceeds will be used for debt repayment and general corporate purposes, with ₹600 crore allocated for debt repayment.
HinduBusinessLine | 18 Dec, 2024

Sai Life Sciences Shares Debut At 19% Premium Over Issue Price
- The share price of Sai Life Sciences Ltd. listed on the BSE and NSE at a premium of 20.2% and 18.4% respectively over the issue price.
- The Sai Life Sciences IPO was subscribed 10.26 times on its final day, with qualified institutional buyers leading the bids.
- The IPO included a fresh issue of 1.73 crore shares worth Rs 950 crore and an offer for sale of 3.81 crore shares.
- Sai Life Sciences is an innovator-focused contract research and manufacturing organization, offering comprehensive services across the drug discovery and development value chain.
Bloomberg Quint | 18 Dec, 2024

Premium Or Discount Listing? What GMP Of Vishal Mega Mart, Mobikwik And Sai Life Sciences IPOs Suggests
- The IPOs of Vishal Mega Mart, Mobikwik, and Sai Life Sciences have closed for subscription and are set to list on the BSE and NSE on Dec. 18.
- Investors can check the grey market premium (GMP) for a rough estimate of the possible listing price.
- Vishal Mega Mart IPO has a GMP of Rs 20.50 with a projected listing gain of 26.28%.
- MobiKwik IPO has a GMP of Rs 165 with a projected listing gain of 59.14%.
Bloomberg Quint | 17 Dec, 2024

Check Sai Life Sciences IPO GMP Ahead Of Share Allotment Today; Find Steps To Verify Status
- The grey market premium of the Sai Life Sciences IPO was Rs 50 as of 5:03 am on December 16.
- Investors who bid in Sai Life Sciences IPO now await the finalisation of the share allotment status.
- Sai Life Sciences IPO share allotment will be finalised on December 16 following a successful three-day bidding period.
- Investors can check the share allotment status on BSE, NSE, and KFin Technologies Ltd's websites.
Bloomberg Quint | 16 Dec, 2024

Sai Life Sciences issue garners bids for 10.26 times
- Sai Life Sciences issue garnered bids for 10.26 times in the Offer For Sale (OFS).
- The QIB portion was subscribed 30.93 times, while retail and HNI quotas were subscribed 1.37 times and 4.92 times respectively.
- The company raised ₹913 crore from anchor investors as part of the IPO process, allocating equity shares to 63 funds.
- The IPO proceeds will be used for debt repayment and general corporate purposes.
HinduBusinessLine | 13 Dec, 2024

Sai Life Sciences IPO Subscribed 1.65 Times So Far On Final Day
- The Sai Life Sciences IPO has been subscribed 1.65 times on the final day.
- The company aims to raise Rs 3,042 crore via the IPO.
- The IPO includes a fresh issue of 1.73 crore shares worth Rs 950 crore and an offer for sale of 3.81 crore shares totalling Rs 2,092.6 crore.
- The funds raised will be utilized for debt repayment and general corporate purposes.
Bloomberg Quint | 13 Dec, 2024

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SAI Life Sciences FAQs
When was SAI Life Sciences founded?
SAI Life Sciences was founded in 1999. The company has been operating for 26 years primarily in the Clinical Research sector.
Where is the SAI Life Sciences headquarters located?
SAI Life Sciences is headquartered in Hyderabad. It operates in 3 cities such as Bidar, Bangalore / Bengaluru, Hyder. To explore all the office locations, visit SAI Life Sciences locations.
How many employees does SAI Life Sciences have in India?
SAI Life Sciences currently has more than 2,700+ employees in India. Research & Development department appears to have the highest employee count in SAI Life Sciences based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does SAI Life Sciences have good work-life balance?
SAI Life Sciences has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 1,100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 73% employees rated SAI Life Sciences 4 or above, while 27% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read SAI Life Sciences work-life balance reviews for more details
Is SAI Life Sciences good for career growth?
Career growth at SAI Life Sciences is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 27% employees rated SAI Life Sciences 3 or below, while 73% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading SAI Life Sciences promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in SAI Life Sciences?
Working at SAI Life Sciences comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for salary & benefits, company culture and skill development. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 1,100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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