Indian IT Companies Move Into International Pharma Industry
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Some of India's information technology companies are moving into the pharmaceutical industry by managing and processing data from clinical trials. India-based units of companies such as Accenture, Cognizant and Tata Consultancy Services also are offering other technology-driven services to large international drug makers such as Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer and Wyeth. The head of Mumbai CRO iGate Clinical Research calls the moves "definitely a trend," which he said would continue as more pharma companies hire Indian ITs. (Click here for more