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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Research Associate salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
0 - 7 years exp.
₹2.7 Lakhs - ₹7.5 Lakhs
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0 - 7 years exp. (17 salaries)
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

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2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Feb 2025

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Research Associate salary at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 24 latest salaries received from various employees of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries.

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Experience wise Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Research Associate salaries

Last Updated: 17 Feb 2025

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Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr
1 year  (5 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr
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₹3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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₹4 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Research Associate Salary and Career Growth

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Research Associate

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Associate Director

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Research Associate 0 - 7 years exp.
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Research Scientist 0 - 9 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist 4 - 12 years exp.
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Research Associate

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Research Manager

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Salary related reviews for Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

4.1

Rated by 8 employees for salary & benefits

Full Time

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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

2.0
  •  posted on 07 Oct 2020

1.0
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All the things good only draw back of HR and HR policies , compensation also very bad ,canteen facility also poor,but job security & all the shaft floor activity goes very softly some time partiality also seen

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  • Job security - Good

Dislikes

HR persons & HR policies

  • Salary - Bad
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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

2.0
  •  posted on 03 Aug 2023

2.0
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Likes

Job is safe, Near to my home.

  • Job security - Excellent

Dislikes

Dirty Politics,Partiality,Not getting enough incriment,so that i will move as i can not pay Home loan EMI through Sun pharma.Very bad experience. Waste 6 years. I was suffering of politics of Abhay Mohite,Pawan Verma,Gunvant Chaudhari and Samir Lokhandwala.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Research & Development Department

4.0
  •  posted on 29 Jun 2022

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Work culture is good. Learning opportunities are great.

  • Skill development - Excellent
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Dislikes

Pay compensation is not par with Competitors. Pay is low especially at gurugram location considering the cost of living of this location. Management is reluctant to address this issue. Above these, no daily conveyance is provided.

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Research & Development Department

3.0
  •  posted on 01 Dec 2019

3.0
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...k profile. Work life balance is as same as other corporate company, almost nill. Salary and appraisal is minimal as there is no career growth. Team mates again depends upon the type of person you get ( you can not decide this as parameter while applying )

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  • Job security - Good

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Politics, work life balance

  • Skill development - Poor
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Research & Development Department

4.0
  •  posted on 15 Jun 2019

4.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

...ing with enjoyed. training performed every months and required by well trainers. Salary deposited in last date of months. Appraisal is not good here.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

not job security here. if you will made major mistake so .

  • Job security - Bad
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Research Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Research Associate at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries?
Research Associate salary at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries in India ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. According to our estimates it is 4% more than the average Research Associate Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 24 latest salaries received from various employees of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries India.
How does the salary of a Research Associate at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Research Associate at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is 4% more than the average salary of a Research Associate in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Sun Pharmaceutical Industries to a Research Associate in India?
  • AstraZeneca Research Associate Salary - ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
  • Torrent Pharmaceuticals Research Associate Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹21.5 Lakhs per year
  • Dr. Reddy's Research Associate Salary - ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
  • Abbott Research Associate Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year
  • Pfizer Research Associate Salary - ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Research Associate in companies similar to Sun Pharmaceutical Industries in India?
  • Aurobindo Pharma Research Associate Salary - ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year
  • Zydus Lifesciences Research Associate Salary - ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year
  • Lupin Research Associate Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
  • Piramal Group Research Associate Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Research Associate Salary - ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Research Associate at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Research Associate at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries ranges between ₹36,706 per month to ₹37,920 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Research Associate salary in India which ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 7 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Research Associate at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries?
According to AmbitionBox, 65% of the Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Research Associates reported a notice period of 3 Months, 17% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 17 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Research Associate salary in India ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 24 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries latest salaries received from various employees of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries.