A Glenmark VP Explains the Data Integrity Gap in Pharma Education
There's a gap in pharma talent that most companies aren't addressing, and it has nothing to do with technical knowledge. In this episode of Pharma Now, we sit down with Chetananand Pathak, VP of Corporate Quality at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, to talk about the real skills gap shaping pharma hiring and leadership today. Drawing on years of interviewing candidates and building teams across API, OSD, and injectable quality functions, Chetananand breaks down what's actually missing in today's pharma workforce, and why it's rarely what people expect. What This Episode Covers: ✅ The real skills gap holding back pharma professionals today ✅ Why proximity to manufacturing accelerates practical understanding ✅ The data integrity gap facing the pharma industry ✅ What separates candidates who get hired from those who don't ✅ How AI is reshaping recruitment in pharma ✅ What it takes to lead quality functions across multiple domains ____________________________________________ Chapters of the Podcast: [00:01:28] Choosing Microbiology Path [00:02:42] Initial Job Experience [00:05:17] Staying or Switching Jobs? [00:06:35] Skill Upgradation Importance [00:08:27] Learning Mindset and Time [00:13:23] AI Impact in Recruitment [00:15:18] Key Hiring Qualities [00:18:32] Interview Challenges & Attitude [00:22:05] Understanding Interview Outcomes [00:26:30] Attitude Over Technical Skill [00:29:16] Academic Performance vs Attitude [00:30:38] Inspirational Book [00:35:16] Expanding Expertise Beyond Microbiology [00:37:14] Mentorship & Handson Learning [00:39:45] Being a Solution Provider [00:40:59] Vision for Leadership Growth [00:42:11] Patience and Continuous Learning [00:43:15] Closing Thoughts and Thanks _______________________________________________ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Pharma Now or any organisation they are affiliated with. This conversation is intended for informational and educational purposes only. We are here for honest, unfiltered conversations that move the industry forward. _______________________________________________ Pharma Now is a global B2B pharmaceutical media platform delivering in-depth conversations with the leaders, scientists, regulators, and innovators shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry. Through our podcast series, we bring you unfiltered insights on leadership, manufacturing, quality, microbiology, and the trends defining pharma today. Subscribe to stay ahead of the curve. [Messe Muenchen Boilerplate] Follow Pharma Now's Social handles: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/phar... • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... • Twitter: https://x.com/PharmaNowGlobal • Instagram: / pharmanow.live • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nop10i... Host: Sneha Usakoyal, Director, Pharma Now / sneha-usakoyal Guest: Chetananand Pathak, VP Corporate Quality, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. / chetananand-pathak-5285146 #PharmaNow #analyticaLabIndia #MesseMuenchen #PharmaLeadership #QualityAssurance #PharmaIndustry #DataIntegrity #Glenmark #PharmaceuticalQuality #PharmaTalent