Biotech, Pharma and Clinical Research Companies: Student Programmes
Programmes as Biocon, Biocon Academy, Dr. Reddy's, Piramal Pharma, Fortrea and IQVIA listed them on 19 October 2026. Biocon Academy is paid training, not a job; its KGI and BITS courses list B.Tech Biotechnology. Three Piramal postings close on 28 and 30 October 2026.
Updated 19 October 2026
| Company and programme | Who can apply | When | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biocon: Internships | Biocon's careers FAQ says graduate and postgraduate students with a focus on pharmacy, microbiology, organic chemistry and life sciences are encouraged to intern. It lists research and development, quality assurance and regulatory sciences, plus finance, marketing, legal, HR, IT and general administration. Internships let students earn course credits. Its internship text names no location and lists no open internship. Biocon's headquarters is in Bengaluru, India. | Not stated on the source pages | Biocon's careers Functions page shows an APPLY button under its internship text. Biocon's general careers FAQ, not an internship page, says you create a profile on the Biocon Careers site and share your career history by uploading a resume or CV or entering the details. It says you submit a separate application for each role you want. |
| Biocon Academy: Biocon KGI Certificate Program in Biosciences (paid training, not a job) | This is a certificate course that students pay for. The degrees listed are MTech Biotechnology, BE / B.Tech Biotechnology / Industrial Biotechnology, M.Sc Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences, and B. Pharm. The minimum is a CGPA of 7.5 on a scale of 10, or 71%. A break in education of 1 year and less is allowed. | It is an 18-week, full-time course. The home page lists Batch 33 as admissions open. The pages print no start or closing date for it. Check with Biocon Academy before paying. | The home page shows an Apply Now button beside Batch 33, and the programme page shows an Apply Now button. Fee: the page prints 'Fee Payable by Student: INR 2,50,000 + 18% GST'. Separately, it says the Biocon Merit Scholarship covers 60% – 75% of the total program fee for all selected candidates. The page does not say whether the fee figure is before or after the scholarship. It also says Biocon Academy has tied up with Canara Bank and HDFC for student loans. |
| Biocon Academy: BITS Biocon Certificate Program in Applied Industrial Microbiology (paid training, not a job) | This is a certificate course that students pay for. The degrees listed are M.Sc. Microbiology / Biotechnology and B. Tech Biotechnology. The minimum is a CGPA of 6.85 and above on a scale of 10, or 65% and above. The student share is INR 60,000 + 18% GST. | Not stated on the source pages | The programme page shows an Apply Now button. |
| Biocon Academy: Certificate Program in Quality Control Analytical (paid training, not a job) | This is a certificate course that students pay for. The qualifications listed are MSc Chemistry (Analytical / Organic / Inorganic / Pharmaceutical / Industrial) and MSc Biochemistry. B.Tech is not listed. The student share is INR 40,000 + 18% GST. | The page calls it an 8-week full-time programme. | The programme page shows an Apply Now button. |
| Dr. Reddy's: Young Leaders' Program | Dr. Reddy's calls it its flagship programme for graduates from the finest management and technology institutes in India. It has 2 tracks: MBA graduates with a specialisation in Marketing, Finance, Operations or Human Resources, and B. Tech. Chemical and B. Tech Mechanical engineers. Biotechnology is not named. | The page prints no dates for this programme. | The page's answer to 'How can I apply?' is to contact your placement cell to check for placement opportunities with Dr. Reddy's, or to watch its Instagram page (@Campus.DrReddys) for the ASPIRE case study challenge. |
| Dr. Reddy's: ASPIRE case study challenge | It is a case study challenge for MBA and B. Tech Chemical/Mechanical students. Eligible are first year full-time MBA students and pre-final year students of B.E./B.Tech or dual-degree courses, only from Mechanical and Chemical branches. | The page prints no dates. It says when and where to register, the rules and the rounds will be shared on its Instagram page @Campus.DrReddys. | The page says to stay tuned to its Instagram page (@Campus.DrReddys) for the launch, and that registration details will be shared there. |
| Dr. Reddy's: Destination Dr. Reddy's (third edition) | The page invites students from management, engineering and pharmacy universities to a hiring competition for its Summer Internship Program. It names no engineering branch for this competition and does not name biotechnology. It is the only Dr. Reddy's route here that does not name Chemical and Mechanical. | The page prints no registration dates. It names the third edition. Its Register Now link goes to another site, gradpartners.in. Check that registration is open before relying on it. | The page has a Register Now link for this competition, to an address on another site, and prints no registration dates. |
| Fortrea: India Apprentice Program | Fortrea's early careers page is for current students and recent graduates, and it lists India among its programme countries. Its IT Product Management apprentice posting says 'Engineering degree preferred' and names no branch. Its Costing apprentice posting names life sciences, bio-medical and pharmacy degrees, among others. | Fortrea says its apprenticeship programs are year-long. | The posting pages show an Apply Now button and print no further steps. |
| IQVIA: Internships (company-wide text) | IQVIA's global internship text says it offers internships to students and recent graduates. Its internship FAQ says it means a current student who has completed at least one semester of a college or university degree program, or who has graduated within the past year. The India posting sets its own degree list, shown in the postings table. | IQVIA's global internship FAQ says it follows country-specific guidance, with internships spanning 10-13 weeks to upwards of six months, and that it offers internship programs throughout the year. This is IQVIA-wide text, not India's. | IQVIA's global internship FAQ says to find internships on its careers website with the Internships category. You create an online account and upload your current resume or CV. A cover letter is optional, but recommended. |
Source: Each company's own careers pages, listed under Sources.
| Company | What the company says |
|---|---|
| Biocon | Biocon's general careers FAQ says its recruiters review applicants for each opening and reach out to those who appear to be a strong match. Biocon's careers Functions page says its selection process is purely based on merit, and that it does not demand or accept payment from candidates for employment purposes. |
| Biocon Academy | Its programme pages describe no selection steps. It says adherence to the eligibility criteria is mandatory. It says it provides 100% interview opportunities to all its students. Its students handbook says it will provide two interview opportunities, at its sole discretion, and that no Biocon company is responsible for providing placement or a job after the course. The handbook refers to a technical interview without describing it, and says fees are not refunded if a student leaves or cannot complete the course. For the Biocon KGI programme, it says the scholarship covers all selected candidates. |
| Dr. Reddy's | The page prints no selection steps. For ASPIRE, it mentions different rounds and phases but gives no details yet; it says the rounds and rules will be shared on its Instagram page. What the Young Leaders' Program involves: trainees in the Technical track do functional stints in Manufacturing and Research & Development, and each trainee takes part in a rural immersion with NGO partners. What ASPIRE involves: students solve real-time business and technical cases in the pharmaceutical industry. |
| Piramal Pharma | Not stated on the source pages |
| Fortrea | Not stated on the source pages |
| IQVIA | IQVIA's internship FAQ says each department works differently, although most interviews start with a pre-recorded video and then move to rounds of virtual interviews. This is IQVIA's general text; it does not name India. |
Source: Each company's own careers pages, listed under Sources.
A selection of postings for students and recent graduates, as the companies listed them on 19 October 2026
| Posting | Who can apply | Skills asked | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piramal Pharma: Trainee - QA (R00004272), Ennore, TN | The posting says: "Master's degree in Chemistry with 0-1 year of expeience in a pharmaceutical or related industry is a plus." It names no other degree. | The posting lists eagerness to learn and develop a career in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical industry, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). | Closes 30 October 2026. Piramal's postings may have closed since they were listed. |
| Piramal Pharma: Trainee - Pilot Plant (R00004270), Ennore, TN | Not stated on the source pages | Not stated on the source pages | Closes 28 October 2026. |
| Piramal Pharma: Trainee - R&D (R00004281), Ennore, TN | Not stated on the source pages | The posting lists adherence to GLP practices. | Closes 30 October 2026. |
| Piramal Pharma: Trainee - Production (R00003391), Turbhe, MH | The posting says the position is an opportunity for fresh graduates to develop technical skills and build a career in peptide manufacturing. It names no degree. | The posting lists learning and performing purification techniques such as HPLC, chromatography and filtration. | The listing shows Posted 30+ Days Ago; no end date is printed. |
| Piramal Pharma: Trainee - Quality Control (10148), Thane (listing) and Navi Mumbai (job text) | The posting asks for a Masters/bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field. The page names two locations, Thane and Navi Mumbai. | Not stated on the source pages | The listing shows Posted 30+ Days Ago; no end date is printed. |
| Fortrea: Apprentice - IT Product Management (264963), Bangalore, Remote India | This is an IT product management role, and the posting lists Azure and Power Platform skills. It says 'Engineering degree preferred' and names no branch. It adds that some exposure to life sciences is desirable. The work is remote, in second shift hours (2-11 PM IST), 40 hours a week. | The posting lists practical knowledge of Azure technologies, including Power Platform and Azure DevOps, and a strong interest in AI and healthcare innovation in development of no code tools based on MS Copilot. | The posting's data gives 17 October 2026 as the date posted. No closing date is printed, so check that it is still listed. |
| Fortrea: Apprentice - Costing (266200), Bangalore, Remote India | The posting asks for a Bachelor's or master's degree in life sciences, bio-medical, pharmacy, nursing, medicine, clinical research or equivalent. It prefers certification in clinical research or ICH GCP. It says an informatics technology background with an interest in clinical research is also welcome, and lists experience delivering projects in an academic setting. It does not say B.Tech or engineering. | The posting lists good analytical and informatics technology or computing skills. | The listing shows an Apply Now button and prints no posting or closing date, so check that it is still listed. |
| IQVIA: Intern (R1573208), Bengaluru and Gurugram | The posting lists a Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences /Technology /Statistics, or a Master's Degree in Life Sciences / Economics / Business / Statistics. It does not say B.Tech or engineering. It lists the role as full time and hybrid, and names no student status or duration; the semester and graduate wording in IQVIA's internship FAQ is IQVIA-wide. | The posting lists hands on working experience on Excel, PPT, Power BI and SQL, and analytical and logical reasoning skills. An understanding of the pharma industry is an added advantage. | The posting's data gives 16 October 2026 as the date posted. No closing date is printed, so check that it is still listed. |
Source: Each posting's own page, linked from its name.
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| Career FAQ's - Biocon - Global Biopharmaceutical company | biocon.com |
| Biocon Careers - Functions | biocon.com |
| Biocon KGI Certificate Program in Biosciences | bioconacademy.com |
| Biocon Academy | bioconacademy.com |
| BITS Biocon Certificate Program in Applied Industrial Microbiology | bioconacademy.com |
| Syngene Ramaiah Certificate Program in Quality Control Analytical | bioconacademy.com |
| Placements | bioconacademy.com |
| Biocon Academy Students Handbook | bioconacademy.com (PDF) |
| Early Careers | Dr Reddy's Laboratories | careers.drreddys.com |
| Trainee - QA | piramalpharma.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com |
| Trainee - Pilot Plant | piramalpharma.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com |
| Trainee - R&D | piramalpharma.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com |
| Trainee - Production | piramalpharma.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com |
| Trainee - Quality Control | piramalpharma.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com |
| Early Careers and Internships | Fortrea | careers.fortrea.com |
| Apprentice - IT Product Management (Remote) in Bangalore | Administrative Services at Fortrea | careers.fortrea.com |
| Apprentice - Costing in Bangalore | Administrative Services at Fortrea | careers.fortrea.com |
| Internships at IQVIA | jobs.iqvia.com |
| IQVIA internship frequently asked question guide | jobs.iqvia.com |
| Intern at IQVIA (R1573208, Bengaluru and Gurugram) | jobs.iqvia.com |
Source: Accessed 19 October 2026.
About this resource
Biocon lists internships in research, quality and other functions. Biocon Academy runs paid certificate courses, and two of them list B.Tech Biotechnology. Dr. Reddy's lists the Young Leaders' Program, the ASPIRE challenge and Destination Dr. Reddy's. Piramal Pharma, Fortrea and IQVIA list trainee, apprentice or intern postings. Biocon's internships name pharmacy, microbiology, organic chemistry and life sciences. Two of Piramal Pharma's five postings name chemistry degrees, one as a plus; the other three name no degree. IQVIA's posting names life sciences, technology and statistics degrees. Fortrea's Costing apprentice posting names life sciences, bio-medical and pharmacy degrees; its IT Product Management apprentice posting says Engineering degree preferred and names no branch.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply to these programmes?+
Biocon's internships name pharmacy, microbiology, organic chemistry and life sciences, not biotechnology. Biocon Academy's QC course is for MSc students; its Biocon KGI and BITS Biocon courses list B.Tech Biotechnology, with a minimum CGPA or percentage. Dr. Reddy's Young Leaders' Program and ASPIRE name B.Tech Chemical and Mechanical, not biotechnology. Two of Piramal Pharma's postings name chemistry degrees, and three name no degree. Fortrea's Costing apprentice posting names life sciences, bio-medical and pharmacy degrees; its IT Product Management posting is an IT role that lists Azure and Power Platform skills, says Engineering degree preferred and names no branch. IQVIA's posting lists a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Technology or Statistics, or a Master's in Life Sciences, Economics, Business or Statistics; it does not say B.Tech or engineering.
Is Biocon Academy a job?+
No. Biocon Academy's pages describe certificate courses that students pay for. The fees printed are INR 2,50,000, INR 60,000 and INR 40,000, each plus 18% GST, depending on the course. For the KGI course, the page does not say whether INR 2,50,000 is before or after the Biocon Merit Scholarship of 60% – 75%. Biocon Academy says it provides 100% interview opportunities to all its students; its students handbook says it will provide two interview opportunities, at its sole discretion, that no Biocon company is responsible for providing placement, and that fees are not refunded if a student leaves or cannot complete the course.
How do I apply?+
Start with the route that names your degree. Biocon's Functions page shows an APPLY button under its internship text, and its general careers FAQ says to create a profile on its Careers site and submit a separate application for each role. Biocon Academy's programme pages show an Apply Now button and print no steps beyond it. For the Young Leaders' Program, Dr. Reddy's says to contact your placement cell or to watch its Instagram page for ASPIRE. Fortrea's posting pages show an Apply Now button. IQVIA's global text says to use the Internships category on its careers website, create an account and upload a CV.
Do the companies say how they select?+
Biocon's general careers FAQ says its recruiters reach out to strong matches; its careers Functions page says selection is purely based on merit. IQVIA's global internship text says most interviews start with a pre-recorded video, then virtual rounds; that text does not name India. For Dr. Reddy's ASPIRE, the page mentions rounds and phases but gives no details yet. Piramal Pharma's and Fortrea's pages give no selection steps.
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