Healthcare hiring in India grows 62% YoY, creates over 7.5 million jobs: foundit Insights
New Delhi: India’s healthcare sector is witnessing remarkable growth and transformation, fuelled by technological advancements and rising demand for medical services. According to jobs platform, foundit (formerly known as Monster APAC & ME), the healthcare sector is emerging as a major employer, having generated over 7.5 million jobs and reflecting its critical role in the nation’s economy.
The healthcare and pharmaceuticals industry has recorded an impressive 62% year-on-year (YoY) growth, along with a 7% increase in hiring over the past three months, underscoring its rapid expansion and evolving workforce dynamics.
“India’s healthcare sector is entering a new era—where technology and talent are driving transformative change,” said V Suresh, CEO, foundit. “Our latest data highlights a sharp rise in demand for roles across AI, digital health, and informatics, reflecting a sector-wide pivot toward innovation and patient-centric care. What stands out is the dual momentum: strong job creation alongside a growing commitment to gender diversity and inclusion. As we observe World Health Day, this evolution is not just a headline—it’s a powerful story of how healthcare is creating meaningful, future-ready careers that matter.”
Hiring Trends Across Experience Levels
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Entry Level
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Increased by 25% over the last year, particularly in telemedicine roles.
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Rise in health tech startups, where professionals in roles like data entry, customer support, and clinical assistants are vital.
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Mid-Level
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Healthcare IT professionals have seen a 31% increase in demand, especially those skilled in digital transformation tools like EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems.
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Product Management roles have grown by 35% at the mid-level, driven by the expansion of digital health solutions.
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Data Analysts and Health Informatics professionals have seen an increase of 28% in hiring demand.
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Senior Level
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Roles in health tech have seen a 28% increase in hiring demand, particularly in leadership positionslike CTOs and Chief Medical Officers (CMOs).
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The demand for Regulatory Affairsand Compliance Experts has surged by 24% due to stricter regulations in pharmaceuticals and digital health.
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Business development and sales leadership roles have grown by 26%, particularly in health insurance and telemedicine services.
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Top Hiring Locations for Healthcare
Cities like Pune, Kochi, and Kolkata are showing strong growth in healthcare hiring, with Pune leading the charge with a 10% MoM growth rate.
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Hiring Growth %
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% Share of Jobs
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MoM %
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3M%
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6M%
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Bangalore
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20%
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5%
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19%
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18%
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Delhi-NCR
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19%
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-4%
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5%
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15%
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Mumbai
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17%
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6%
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10%
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17%
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Pune
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12%
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10%
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15%
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34%
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Hyderabad
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11%
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-5%
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12%
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21%
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Gender Diversity and Inclusion
Experience Level (in Years)
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% Share of Female Participation
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0-3
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44%
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4-6
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26%
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7-10
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18%
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11-15
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8%
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16+
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4%
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The healthcare sector boasts high female representation (38% of the workforce), yet leadership roles remain disproportionately male-dominated, with women holding only 4% of these positions.
To address this disparity, healthcare organisations should implement targeted leadership development programs and diversity hiring policies with benchmarks to increase female representation at senior levels. These initiatives can help break down barriers and promote gender equity in leadership and specialised medical fields.
Top Functions in Demand
Functions
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% Share of Jobs
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IT
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26%
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Sales & BD
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23%
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Medical Roles
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17%
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Marketing & Communication
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8%
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Procurement & Supply Chain
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8%
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Emerging Roles
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AI/ML Engineers
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21% year-over-year increase in job openings for AI/ML engineers in the healthcare sector alone
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Data Analysts
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41% increase in demand for data scientists and health informatics experts.
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Product Managers
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The demand for Product Managers in the healthcare sector has seen an approximate26% year-over-year increase
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UX/UI Designers
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The need for user-friendly healthcare platforms has led to a 28% increase in hiringfor UX/UI designers over the last year to improve patient experience in telemedicine and health apps
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Regulatory & Compliance Experts
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Hiring for roles in regulatory affairs has seen a17% annual increase as healthcare startups and pharma companies ensure compliance with both local and global standards.
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