Sanofi Boosts Presence in Hyderabad with Major GCC Expansion
The expansion will increase the centre’s capacity from the earlier projected 2,600 employees to up to 4,500, making it one of Sanofi’s largest talent hubs globally.
Hyderabad: Sanofi Healthcare India (SHI) on Monday announced the expansion of its global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad with the addition of over 2.7 lakh sq. ft. of workspace at its existing campus in Hitec City.
The expansion will increase the centre’s capacity from the earlier projected 2,600 employees to up to 4,500, making it one of Sanofi’s largest talent hubs globally. The facility will support global processes in artificial intelligence, digital health and intelligent automation, besides roles in research and development, data analytics, medical affairs, finance, procurement and commercial operations.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, in a release, said, “The expansion of Sanofi’s GCC in Hyderabad reflects Telangana’s growing stature as a global hub for innovation-driven life sciences. We are proud that leading R&D-focused, AI-powered biopharma companies like Sanofi are choosing Hyderabad to anchor critical global capabilities. This growth strengthens our vision of creating high-skilled employment, accelerating digital and scientific innovation, and positioning Telangana among the world’s leading life sciences ecosystems.”
IT and industries minister D. Sridhar Babu, who inaugurated the expanded facility, said, “Sanofi’s expanded GCC underscores Hyderabad’s evolution from a manufacturing base to a strategic innovation and digital powerhouse for global biopharma. With deep capabilities in AI, data analytics, medical affairs, and enterprise operations, this centre represents the next generation of value creation in life sciences.”
The Hyderabad GCC, established in 2019 with a focus on medical services, has since expanded to support multiple global functions.
“Our operations at the Hyderabad GCC serve to support critical processes across the drug research, development, manufacturing and access lifecycle. India's exceptional talent pool in digital innovation, AI, and data science is instrumental in accelerating our transformation and advancing our mission,” said Madeleine Roach, EVP and head of business operations, Sanofi.
Mrinal Duggal, head of the Hyderabad global hub, said, “We have followed through on our commitment made in 2024 when we opened this campus. This expansion not only strengthens our global capabilities but also reinforces our dedication to empowering the local workforce, fostering innovation, and contributing meaningfully to Hyderabad's position as a premier destination for pharmaceutical and healthcare excellence.”
