Exciting Career Opportunities at BIRAC
Vacancy Ref. No: BIRAC/Vac/03/2016
Catalysing the growth of an Innovation Driven Biotech Enterprise….. Would you like to be the Catalyst?
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a Schedule ‘B’ Public Sector Undertaking of Govt. of India, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The main mandate of the company is to promote and nurture innovation research and growth of the biotech sector. BIRAC’s focus is on empowering and enabling the biotech innovation ecosystem for affordable product development.
As a Government of India enterprise, BIRAC endeavours to bring professionalism, transparency and efficiency into its functioning while providing support to catalyse the transformation of the emerging Indian bio-economy. It has a very special and unique governance structure and a very carefully developed workforce strategy that includes an enabling work environment, a work culture that is caring, fosters excellence and hires the most talented and professional workforce.
BIRAC is inviting applications from qualified, experienced and ambitious professionals for the following positions:
Position I: Technical Manager - Level 2(Position Code TG-02)
Salary: Monthly CTC between Rs. 57,000/- and Rs. 67,000/- depending on qualifications and experience as recommended by the Selection Committee.
Job Description: To provide technical guidance and support for projects.
Necessary Qualification & Experience: MSc/ M Tech in Applied Life Sciences/ Biotechnology / Industrial Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology/ Microbiology / Agriculture / Plant Sciences / Animal Sciences/ Veterinary Physician.
Preferable: PhD in Life Sciences/ Pharma/ Agriculture / Industrial Bio Technology from a recognized and reputed institute in related areas.
Experience: 3-6 years with at least 3 years of work experience in Pharma / Agri / Industrial Biotech or related industry or academic research institutes.
Age Limit : 40 years
Position II: Technical Officer - Level 1 (Position Code TG-01)
Salary: Monthly CTC between Rs. 38,000/- and Rs. 48,000/- depending on qualifications and experience as recommended by the Selection Committee.
Job Description: To provide technical guidance and support for projects.
Necessary Qualification & Experience: MSc/ M Tech in Applied Life Sciences/ Biotechnology / Industrial Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology/ Microbiology / Agriculture / Plant Sciences / Animal Sciences/ Veterinary Physician.
Preferable: PhD in Life Sciences/ Pharma/ Agriculture / Industrial Bio Technology from a recognized and reputed institute in related areas.
Experience: 3-6 years with at least 3 years of work experience in Pharma / Agri / Industrial Biotech or related industry or academic research institutes.
Age Limit : 35 years
Position III : Entrepreneurship Development Officer - Level 1 (Position Code SPED-01)
Salary: Monthly CTC between Rs. 48,000/- and 58,000/- depending on qualifications and experience as recommended by the Selection Committee.
Job Description: To promote innovation and entrepreneur development to strengthen biotech sector in India.
Necessary Qualifications: – B.Sc/B.Tech in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Pharma from a reputed and recognized University / Institute. M.Sc (M. Tech), MBA from a recognized and reputed institute will be preferred.
Experience: – 3-6 years with at least 2-3 years in entrepreneurship development and public private partnership activities in a public or private organization
Age Limit : 35 years
1. Key Responsibilities for position I, II & III
a. Research Analysis
i. Work closely with experts to identify priorities and need based project
ii. Provide technical support for project appraisal and technical due diligence.
iii. Provide technical support for Strategic Research and Mission projects.
iv. Make detailed reports, analyze data and interpret results.
v. Evaluate the project specific technologies, project results, products and processes and define future strategies.
vi. Write reports and summaries for different tasks.
b. General
vii. Contribute to scientific analysis and understanding of the problem, gaps and required scientific intervention
viii. Initiate and manage external relationships and collaborations with academic and commercial parties
ix. Supports the projects in regulatory approval process. c. Team Management
x. Understand team objectives and cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve them
xi. Adhere to internal and external compliance responsibilities in a timely manner.
Position: Entrepreneurship Development Manager - Level 2 (Position Code SPED-02)
Salary: Monthly CTC between Rs. 57,000/- and 67,000/- depending on qualifications and experience as recommended by the Selection Committee.
Job Description: To promote innovation and entrepreneur development to strengthen biotech sector in India.
Necessary Qualifications: – M.Sc/ M.Tech in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Pharma from a reputed and recognized University / Institute.
Experience: – 5-8 years with at least 2-3 years in entrepreneurship development and public private partnership activities in a public or private organization
Age Limit : 40 years
2. Key Responsibilities:
i. Implement entrepreneurship development programs
ii. Identify potential entrepreneurs in the biotech sector and assure that need assessments are carried out
iii. Based on need assessment, identify suitable resources to develop methods (through funding, training, education, facilities) for supporting entrepreneurship in the sector
iv. Identify entrepreneurs/ experts to conduct training / workshops
v. Organize workshops, trainings to enhance the capabilities of scientists/ entrepreneurs
vi. Evaluate entrepreneurship development program outcomes and makes suitable changes in the next phase of training
vii. Provide advisory services in managerial economics and financial planning
viii. Maintains linkages with academia and industry to provide access to required infrastructure, incubation space, equipment and pilot plant
ix. Encourage team dialogue and keep team and leadership informed on progress and issues
x. Understand personal and team role and responsibilities
Position: Project Manager Investment - Level 2 (Position Code IG-01)
Salary: Monthly CTC between Rs. 57,000/- and 74,000/- depending on qualifications and experience as recommended by the Selection Committee.
Job Description: Grant Management of PPP Scheme which include evaluation and management of projects and disbursement as per the guidelines.
Necessary Qualifications & Experience: M.Sc / M.Tech in Life Science / Pharma / Biotechnology from a recognized and reputed institute.
Preferable: Ph.D in any of the stated fields will be preferred. A Diploma / Degree in Project Management would be desirable.
Experience: 5 to 8 years with at least 3 years of work experience in related area of work – Project Management / Grants Management
Age Limit : 40 years
3. Key Responsibilities:
a. Project Management
i. Managing different projects under various schemes, finalizing work plans and milestones with timelines
ii. Maintain, update and monitor project plan.
iii. Prepare and document project status reports
iv. Manage an effective review, evaluation and monitoring process
v. Arrange meetings for decision making and review
vi. Follow the established standards for project reporting and documentation
vii. Deliver quality work on timely basis
viii. Timely disbursements of funds
ix. Work with Technical, Legal and Finance Team for timely delivery of results.
b. Team Management
x. Understand team objectives and cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve them xi. Adhere to internal and external compliance responsibilities in a timely manner xii. Understand sensitivity of projects and maintain confidentiality
How to Apply :
All positions are under a Contract of Services initially for 3 years and thereafter based on performance renewed for 4 years and then every 5 years. A very well designed Career Growth Plan has been developed which provides opportunities for career progression within bands and levels. The positions offer attractive emoluments on competitive basis.
For details job descriptions, qualifications and work experience please see BIRAC-doc1 enclosed here.
Interested candidates should apply by at vacancy.birac@nic.in the prescribed format. Applications received by post will not be considered. Details are also requested to be filled in the excel format BIRAC-doc3.
(i) Proforma for application for BIRAC positions
(ii) Information as required in MS Excel format
Employees of Central / State Govts and or other CPSEs should send their applications through proper channel to the following address:
Senior Manager (Admin. & HR)
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
1st Floor ,MTNL Building
9 , CGO Complex, Lodhi Road
New Delhi-110003
Last Date for Application is 29th March, 2016
Not withstanding anything contained herein or elsewhere; the decisions taken by BIRAC shall be binding upon all concerned.
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