BIRAC Announces Recruitment for Life Sciences / Pharma Candidates

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) a Public Sector Undertaking of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, and Government of India has been entrusted the responsibility of implementing this Program. It will house the Program Management Unit (PMU) that would work as an operational and functional arm to oversee and monitor program implementation.

Post : Sr. Program Officer

Position Code : MII-SPO-01
No. of Vacancies : 2 (Two)
Consolidated Remuneration : Between Rs.75,000/- to Rs.2,40,000/- Lump sum per month depending on Qualifications and Experience.

Job Description : To manage and monitor ongoing project portfolios, grant mechanism and public private partnership models.
Tenure : Biotechnology Industry Facilitation Cell Program Management Unit (PMU) for Make in India is set up by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) at BIRAC. This position is purely temporary (on contractual basis) and co-terminus with the project. The present duration of the project is up to September 2026.
Reporting : The person will be reporting to Mission Director -MII

Eligibility :
Essential Qualifications : Masters from a recognized institute in Life Sciences/ Pharma/ Bio- medical sciences/Public Policy/ Public Health.
Desirable Qualifications : PhD in Life Sciences/other allied sciences domain.
Experience : Post Qualification, Minimum 4 years of work experience in any reputed life sciences industry/ Govt Agency/ KPO/ CRO/ CDMO/ Startup/ Public Policy Administration.
Maximum Age : 35 Years as on closing date of vacancy.

Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for organization, coordination and documentation of Strategy meetings, vision documents, Stakeholder interactions. • Prepare detailed reports applicable to Make in India in the Biotechnology sector.
• Identify suitable resources, potential partners & stakeholders; and expand the expert and mentor pool.
• Provide regular updates on activities of Make in India & Start-up India action plans.
• Prepare concise, well-written analytical business and technical documents.
• Manage and expand partnerships with Industry, States, Investors and other stakeholders.
• Take the lead in organizing activities like State Conclaves, Webinars, Stakeholders’ meetings, Investor Consultations & other outreach activities.
• Contribute to team’s objectives and targets through seamless collaboration.
• Contribute in other assignments aligned with the mandate of Make in India.
• Domestic travel would be required.

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 : 08th July, 2026
Vacancy Ref. No. BIRAC/PMU/VAC/169/June-2026