Senior Research Scientist
Annual salary range
₹7 Lakhs - ₹19.8 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySenior Research Scientist Salary in Biotech & Life sciences in India
based on 369
latest salaries
• updated:
16 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Senior Research Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(9
salaries)
|  ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
5
years
(13
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr |
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6
years
(23
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr |
7
years
(23
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr |
8
years
(24
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
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Senior Research Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹7
Lakhs to ₹19.8
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 16 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
369 latest salaries received
from Senior Research Scientist.
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Senior Research Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Senior Research Scientist Salary
4 - 16
years
exp.
(289
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Senior Research Scientist Salary
4 - 15
years
exp.
(25
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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5 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist
6 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist
9 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist
14 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist
9 years exp.
4d ago
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Senior Research Scientist
11 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist
5 years exp.
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· 5-10 years
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· 2-5 years
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• posted on 20 Dec 2024
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• posted on 27 Sep 2019
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• posted on 06 Nov 2021
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- Job security - Good
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• posted on 25 Feb 2019
Likes
The company is open to innovation and readily adopts latest technology. I love the fact that I am a part of a team that markets reliable, high-quality products and has a global client base. As a result, I get to travel abroad, especially to the US and Canada. But on-site travel is completely dependent on your project and client’s location. Mine is a US based client and they have some offices in Toronto, hence I got a B1 visa quickly. Another plus point is that my colleagues come from various cultural backgrounds, and we work happily in collaboration. I also like the employee re-hire policy here.
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Compensation is decent, but growth is slow. The work pressure is very high. Sometimes, I have to work 14-18 hours straight in a day as I have to attend client calls in the evening and sometimes late into the night. Managers do not value an individuals’ unique strengths, which is why I have to take back my suggestions most of the times. I do receive appreciation emails from my client, but they mostly go unnoticed during my mid-year appraisals. Also, there is no on-job training for freshers, hence senior folks like me have to guide them step-by-step, which is a pain sometimes
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Senior Research Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.9 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
Vadodara
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Senior Research Scientist Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pharma
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Analytics & KPO
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹7.7 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Research Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Senior Research Scientist in India?
Salary for a Senior Research Scientist in India ranges between ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹19.8 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 369 latest salaries received from various Senior Research Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Research Scientists?
- Alivus Life Sciences Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹22.7 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹22.6 Lakhs per year
- Lupin Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹20.8 Lakhs per year
- Himalaya Wellness Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹19.1 Lakhs per year
- Reliance Industries Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹18.8 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Research Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Research Scientist in India is around ₹7.0 Lakhs per year (₹58.3k per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Research Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Research Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Research Scientist can earn is ₹26.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Research Scientist in India?
- Biotechnology - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 19.1 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Agro Chemicals - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 17.3 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 62.0 Lakhs per year
- Healthcare - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 38.9 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Research Scientist in India?
- Pune - ₹7.0 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹5.5 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹4.8 Lakhs to 28.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Research Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Senior Research Scientist based on 12 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical Chemistry
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
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