“The Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance is an £160 million initiative funded equally by The Wellcome Trust, UK and Department of Biotechnology, India. The broad aim of the India Alliance is to build excellence in the Indian biomedical scientific community by supporting future leaders in the field.“
Position available: PROGRAMME MANAGER
Essential:
- PhD in Life Science/Biological Sciences/similar areas
- Indian citizen or NRI/OCI willing to relocate to Hyderabad
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Team management experience; should have managed teams of 4 or more members for at least 2 years.
Desirable:
- Postdoctoral experience
- Awareness of accepted global professional protocols and procedures.
- Proven experience in managing large programs for effective implementation of organization’s objectives, both independently and as a member of a cohesive team, preferably within the settings of a research funding organisation or an academic institution.
The position requires:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; the position will play a major role with external and internal India Alliance members, and liaising with the scientific community. Ability to define project scope, goals and deliverables supporting the India Alliance Fellowship program in consultation with senior management.
- Attention to detail to both macro and micro processes.
- Commitment to high standards.
- Vision and commitment to ensure that the India Alliance’s mandates are met.
Major duties:
- The Programme Manager will report directly and provide periodic feedback to the CEO. Responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating the India Alliance Fellowship program. Oversee processes for monitoring and impact measurement.
- Organize feedback from Fellows, Reviewers and Committee Members, as and when required. Organize the Annual Reports and other external communication documents, as and when required.
- Work in close partnership with the Grants, Finance and Operations teams to ensure all IA activities are implemented professionally and smoothly.
- Assist the CEO in achieving program objectives and interactions with external stakeholders.
The remuneration for this post will be based on qualifications and experience. A probationary period is envisioned where the chosen applicant will be trained on all IA grants processes and familiarized with their duties. Please apply only if you fulfil all the “Essential” requirements.
How to Apply :
To apply, please send the following to Ms Saritha Vincent ([email protected]) by March 31, 2016.
- Please ensure the subject line reads: “Application for Programme Manager”.
- Your CV (limit 2 pages; Arial Font size 11)
- A cover letter stating why you are suitable for the position (limit 1 page; Arial Font size 11) Examples of written work (scientific papers do not qualify)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processing. India Alliance reserves the right not to hire anyone or readvertize if a suitable person is not found.