Opportunity for M.Pharm, MSc as Program Officer at BIRAC

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council 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.

Post : Senior Program Officer / Program Officer (NBM-PMU)

Position Code : PO-07

Consolidated Remuneration : The consolidated fee shall be fixed between
Rs.75,000 to Rs.2,40,000/- Lump Sum per month depending on the experience and qualifications for Sr. Program Officer.
Rs.60,000 to Rs.2,10,000/- Lump Sum per month depending on the experience and qualifications for Program Officer.
No. of Position : 01 [One]
Essential Qualification :
• M.Sc / M.Pharma / MBBS in Life Sciences / Biological Sciences / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology.
• A Ph.D. in in Life Sciences / Biological Sciences / Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology is desirable.
• Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills in positions requiring communications in a broad and diverse audience on a range of complex technical issues.
• Demonstrated strong planning and analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to organize/prioritize work and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
• Proactive and flexible nature with reliable follow-through and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and in a cooperative and collegial fashion.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestic and international.

Experience :
Minimum 4 years.
Sr.Program Officer : 4-5 years of experience in Vaccine/ biotherapeutics Manufacturing industry or novel platform technologies or in the area of vaccines/ biotherapeutics R&D or BioProduct development, Regulatory department of vaccines/ biotherapeutics/ Pharmaceutical company or Bioassay development for measuring immunogenicity or drug discovery.
Program Officer : 2-3 years of experience in Vaccine/ biotherapeutics Manufacturing industry or novel platform technologies or in the area of vaccines/ biotherapeutics R&D or BioProduct development, Regulatory department of vaccines/ biotherapeutics/ Pharmaceutical company or Bioassay development for measuring immunogenicity or drug discovery.

Key Responsibilities
• Responsibilities for Implementation of NBM- PMU which includes - monitoring of all grantees of your focus area engaging experts both technical and financial, working closely with the Scientific and Technical Advisory groups for project review and supervising grant management activities.
• Working with Legal and Finance to get all necessary contracts and agreements ready.
• Coordinating with stakeholders involved in NBM-PMU management.
• Coordination and administration of all aspects of new and ongoing projects including planning and implementation.
• Ensure timely execution of all activities.
• Responsible for supporting the organization of investigators meetings, Interaction and Advisory Group Discussion including international conferences and workshops.
• In addition to scientific expertise, the Senior Program Officer/Program officer must also bring in passion, humility, and critical thinking for the unique problems and the questions relevant to BIRAC’s mission.

Age Limit :
35 Years as on closing date of application for Sr.Program Officer
30 Years as on closing date of application for Program Officer .

Tenure : The appointment shall be under ‘Contract for Service’ initially for a period of three (03) years or Coterminus with the project, whichever is earlier. The present duration of the project is till June’2024. Renewal of the contract shall depend on the extension of the Project or need for continuance of service, based on satisfactory performance.

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)
1st Floor, MTNL Building
9, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road
New Delhi-110003