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Govt Life Sciences Vacancies, BIRAC PhD Life Sciences Jobs
Looking for Govt Life Sciences Vacancies? BIRAC has announced an opening for PhD Life Sciences Jobs as an Associate Consultant in Regulatory Affairs & Policy Advocacy. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with expertise in life sciences, biotechnology, regulatory affairs, and policy advocacy to contribute to national and international initiatives supporting startups and innovators.
Vacancy Ref. No: BIRAC/VAC/156/Oct-2025-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/156/Oct-2025-CON
Position: Associate Consultant – Regulatory Affairs & Policy Advocacy
Number of Positions: One (01)
Position Code: CON-61
Consolidated Fee: The consolidated fee for Associate Consultant shall be Rs. 75,000/- per month.
Duration: The engagement is contractual initially for a period of one year which is extendable based on performance and organizational priorities.
Job Description:
The Regulatory Affairs & Policy Advocacy (RAPA) division within the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) facilitates innovators in navigating regulatory approval pathways and advocates for policies impacting startups, SMEs, and young entrepreneurs. This Position under RAPA will be responsible for executing the activities detailed below.
Key Responsibilities:
• Management of the “Global Regulatory Knowledge Exchange Forum” by coordinating and drafting responses to public consultations and position papers.
• Organize stakeholders’ dialogue on emerging technologies.
• Responsible for recommendation papers, concept notes, policy papers, and publications from RAPA.
• Create and maintain databases, perform market research, and prepare white papers.
• Participate in program-related meetings, panel discussions, prepare minutes and reports for policy dialogues, and other RAPA initiatives.
• Monitor real-time regulatory updates and engage with external stakeholders to identify opportunities and regulatory challenges for startups and innovators.
• Develop evidence papers for senior management.
• Manage meetings and engage with national and international stakeholders, including government entities, state authorities, industry associations, and key officials across public and private sectors.
• Assess the current regulatory landscape and devise an integrated advocacy approach to minimise risks, driving innovation.
• Assist in any other activity of RAPA and work with the team for the timely delivery of assigned tasks.
Essential Qualification:
PhD in any area of Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Agri/Plant Sciences/Regulatory Sciences/ Pharma/ Management/ Public Policy or any other related area.
Desirable:
• Post-qualification experience between 3 and 10 years, with at least 2 years in national and international regulatory, policy or related advocacy, or consulting industry.
• Demonstrated writing & oral communication skills in English.
• Experience in research papers, concept note preparation, and data analysis using statistical tools is a plus.
Maximum Age: 45 Years as on closing date of application.
The total number of vacancies indicated in this advertisement may increase/ decrease/ cancelled, if need so arises at the discretion of BIRAC.
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 for BIRAC’s Govt Life Sciences Vacancies: 11th November 2025.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein or elsewhere; the decisions taken by BIRAC shall be binding upon all concerned.
If you are seeking Govt Life Sciences Vacancies and want to explore BIRAC PhD Life Sciences Jobs, apply now to join a dynamic team driving regulatory excellence, policy advocacy, and innovation in India’s biotechnology ecosystem.
In case of any query, drop an email to: [email protected]
