Senior Research Scientist
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₹5.8 Lakhs - ₹19.3 Lakhs
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Senior Research Scientist Salary in India ranges between ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹19.3 Lakhs for 4 years of experience to 16 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 2.1k latest salaries received from Senior Research...
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₹7.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
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₹6 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr | |
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₹8 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr | |
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₹6.8 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr | |
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₹6.4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr | |
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₹13.3 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr | |
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr | |
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
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(56 salaries)
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr | |
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PI Industries
Senior Research Scientist
11 years exp.
3d ago
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Senior Research Scientist
13 years exp.
3d ago
Mankind Pharma
Senior Research Scientist
11 years exp.
3d ago
Fresenius Kabi
Senior Research Scientist
5 years exp.
3d ago
Venus Remedies
Senior Research Scientist
6 years exp.
4d ago
Aurigene Oncology Limited
Senior Research Scientist
9 years exp.
4d ago
Walter Bushnell
Senior Research Scientist
14 years exp.
4d ago
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Senior Research Scientist
9 years exp.
4d ago
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Senior Research Scientist
11 years exp.
4d ago
Laxai Life Sciences
Senior Research Scientist
5 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist salaries by Experience
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(75
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr |
5
years
(114
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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6
years
(142
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
7
years
(179
salaries)
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
8
years
(225
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr |
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Senior Research Scientist Jobs in India
Senior Research Scientist
· 4-8 years
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
₹3
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Vadodara
Senior Research Scientist
· 3-4 years
Piramal Pharmasolutions
Mumbai
Senior Research Scientist
· 2-10 years
Eurofins It Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr |
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| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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• posted on 21 Jan 2025
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• posted on 27 Nov 2024
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Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Senior Executive
• posted on 25 Sep 2023
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Good one, Best organization at Vadodara location and Salary on Time. Well Established Products.. India's oldest Company.
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Before Covid all things are good but now it's changed.
Piramal Pharma
Principal Scientist
• posted on 22 Jun 2022
Likes
Company has a good work culture. Supporting team members. Good learning for freshers. Work-life balance is ok. 2nd, 4th and 5th Sat off. Food facilities and mediclaim facilities is there like other companies. Timely social activities has been arranged.
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Poor clarity of responsibility above band 1 level. Local FTEs are more productive and have poor salary structure compare to outside Gujarat people. sometimes internal people get demotivated because high salary difference. Many Instruments are old and life is about to end. Few labs are empty and not is use. Many times shift culture is not suitable for many of the teammates.
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Senior Research Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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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.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
Vadodara
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr |
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Senior Research Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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Pharma Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.9 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr |
Manufacturing Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹19.9 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
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 |
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