Date : 29th-30th,October 2018

MET’s Institute of Pharmacy, Bhujbal Knowledge City organized two days state level conference on the topic “HR Perspective for Pharmaceutical Industry” On, 29th and 30th October 2018 which was sponsored by Savitribai Phule Pune University. This conference was organized with an objective for development of industry-institution relations which provide two-way communication between Pharmacy Institutes and industrial community for procurement of common platform to the HR thought Leaders, Business Leaders, and Students, faculties, Institutes and researchers for interaction. Dr. M.D. Karvekar, PCI Executive Member, Pharmacy Council of India was present as a chief guest of the inaugural function of the conference. Dr. Karvekar narrated the current position of the Pharma industries with respect to the export and manufacturing of medicines. He guided the students for the career. Mr. Sanjeev Pendharkar, Chairman, Vicco Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. as the guest of honour, motivated and guided the students. He appealed the students to become an entrepreneur in the field which they like. Dr. Jitendra Wagh, Trustee, MET’s Institute of Pharmacy, Bhujbal Knowledge City welcomed and felicitated the guests and also guided students for the development of leadership ability. Mr. Yogesh Sonar, HR Executive, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Nashik enlightened the students on job interview tips, professional skills like communication, team work, problem solving, planning and organizing, self management and learning. Mr. Vaibhav Nagarkar, Capgemini India Pvt.Ltd., Mumbai guided students on presentation skill and interview as per industrial requirement. Mr. Devdatta Gokhale, Director, Gokhale’s Advanced Training Institute (GATI) discussed employability skills expected in the corporate culture for the students. Mr. Susheel Sonar, HR Manager, Rubicon Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai gave valuable advice to students for their first job and etiquettes, mannerism, behavior required for the same. Dr. Srikanth PB, Associate Director, Cognizant Technological Solutions, Mumbai enlightened Careers in Life Sciences: a competency based perspective from Cognizant Technological Solutions. Mr. Satish Sugunan, HR Manager, Cognizant Technological Solutions, Mumbai interacted with students on hiring expectations and service offerings. On this occasion, Cognizant team members conducted ‘Walk in interview’ and 10 students were shortlisted for the further process. Delegates appreciated the innovative theme of conference which was very useful for their future in career development. They suggested to organize such conferences in coming years along with campus drive. 120 delegates participated from different universities viz Savitribai Phule Pune University, Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Mumbai University. Trustee Dr. Jitendra Wagh,  Dr. Shefali Bhujbal, and Dr. Sanjay Kshirsagar, Principal of MET’s Institute of Pharmacy were conveners of the conference. The conference was coordinated by Dr. Nilima Thombre and Dr. Sunita Surse with the help of all the staff members of Institute of Pharmacy.