BIRAC Biological Science Vacancies – BSc, PhD & MSc Apply Online
Vacancy Ref. No. BIRAC/VAC/144/Nov-2024-CON
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, under Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally relevant product development needs.
As a Government of India enterprise, BIRAC endeavors 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 position:
Vacancy Ref. No: BIRAC/VAC/143/Nov-2024-CON
Position: Associate Consultant- Entrepreneurship Development
Position Code: CON-55
Number of Positions: 01 [One]
Duration: The engagement is contractual initially for a period of one year which is extendable based on performance and organizational priorities.
Consolidated Fee: The Consolidated fee for Associate Consultant shall be Rs.75,000/- per month.
Job Description: BIRAC has been
able to inculcate a culture of biotech entrepreneurship in the country. The consultant would get an opportunity to work with SPED team and contribute in promoting and strengthening of innovation and entrepreneurship development activities in the biotech sector at national level.Reporting: The person will be working with respective program leads and reporting to Head-SPED.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with Team leads and Partners to contribute to BIRAC’s flagship schemes/ programs especially Biotech Ignition Grant (BIG), Regional Centres.
- Plan and conduct evaluation and selection meetings for BIG applicants; mentoring workshops/ meetings, entrepreneurship trainings, events, others.
- Identify suitable resources, potential partners & stakeholders; and expand the expert and mentor pool.
- Periodic data analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for rationale expansion and scale up of entrepreneurship development programs.
- Prepare concise, well-written analytical business and technical documents.
- Manage online modules for data management, and dynamic reporting; address queries from beneficiaries/ aspirants.
- Manage technical and financial deliverables; adhere to compliances; accomplish assigned responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Contribute to team’s objectives and targets through seamless collaboration.
- Domestic travel would be required.
Essential Qualification:
4-years Bachelors/ Master’s degree program from a recognized institute in Life Sciences/
Pharma/ Bio-medical sciences/ any other allied biological sciences domain;
Or
Master’s in Business Administration/ Entrepreneurship/ Public Policy/ Public Health
with a 3-year bachelor’s degree in life sciences.
Desirable:
PhD in Lifesciences/other allied sciences domain.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience: Post Qualification, between 3 years to 10 years with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Product/ Technology Development/ Raising investments; who is Involved in the startup ecosystem either as a technical mentor/ investor/ service provider with demonstrated outcome.
Maximum Age: 45 Years as on closing date of vacancy.
How to Apply:
Employees of Central / State Govts and or other CPSEs should send a copy of their applications through proper channel in a sealed envelope at below mentioned address:-
Head [Human Resource & Administration]
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
5th Floor, NSIC Business Park,
NSIC Bhawan,Okhla Industrial Estate,
New Delhi – 110020
Last date of submission of application: 24th December 2024.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein or elsewhere; the decisions taken by BIRAC shall be binding upon all concerned.
In case of any query, drop an email to : [email protected]
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