AI skill demand surges 178% across India’s CDMO sector
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the foundations of hiring in India’s Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) sector, as demand rapidly realigns toward AI-enabled capabilities across functions. According to a comprehensive study by CIEL HR, an end-to-end HR solutions firm, AI-linked skill demand in the sector has surged 178% over the past two years, rising from 6.2% in 2023 to 17.2% in 2025, pointing to a structural shift in talent requirements. The study further reveals that AI demand remains highest in technology and digital roles at nearly 38%
The report highlights that the CDMO sector saw a 52% increase in overall talent demand between 2023 and 2025, reflecting sustained capacity expansion and rising complexity in outsourced pharmaceutical programs. Manufacturing and operations remains one of the largest segments, accounting for 1,820 roles in 2025; however, growth in these functions remains the slowest among all role families, at around 8% year-on-year. Hiring momentum...
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