CDSA Recruitment 2026 – Pharma, Clinical Research & Life Sciences Opportunities

BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is an Institute of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. The institute is an integral part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster located at Faridabad, with the mission to conduct innovative translational research and to develop research collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into products to improve human health.

This recruitment is to fill up the vacancies of BRIC-THSTI under the following projects. This recruitment is to fill up the vacancies for project positions at Clinical Development Services Agency (CDSA) center.

Project Research Scientist -I (Assistant Data Manager)
Number of the post : 01
Name of the Project : Steroid therapy in patients with Acute severe pancreatitis for Resolution of organ failure: A pragmatic randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled multi-centric trial (STAR trial)
Emoluments : Rs. 56,000/- +HRA
Age : 35 Years
Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience Essential : • Master’s degree in any field preferably in science with experience in clinical data management/ clinical research/ MIS/ data analysis/ IT/ computer science/ healthcare field OR
• BE/BTECH degree in computer science or related field preferably in science with experience in clinical data management/ clinical research/ MIS/ data analysis/ IT/ computer science/ healthcare field
Desirable : • Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Applications

Responsibilities
• Creation, maintenance and update of Data Management Plan and any other relevant documentations (Edit Checks Document, Annotated CRF, Data Entry Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures etc.) for ensuring efficient database creation and maintenance
• Should be able to design the paper case report form
• Support Data science team in database development and edit checks implementation
• Assist in creation and enter test data for Clinical Database for screen validation.
• Working knowledge of Query management, data cleaning, data freezing and data archival.
• Interact with other project team members to support the set- up, maintenance, and closure of the Data Management aspects of the project
• Should be able to prepare the interim reports and data extraction reports
• Timely report generation, to track study progress, identify triggers of non-compliance
• Escalating triggers on variables that are critical to quality.
• Working knowledge of database standards and study development process, CDM SOPs, CDISC & SDTM standards
• Should be able to provide training to site data entry operators, if required
• Assist with Data Entry and Reconciliation as needed or assigned
• Should be able to prepare the datasets for analysis including data cleaning and ensuring compliance with the data protection
• Assist the Data Science team in other miscellaneous activities, as required.

Skills
• Familiarity with GCP, US-FDA 21 CFR 11, regulatory requirements and data standardization guidelines.
• IT literate (experience with Microsoft based applications and other CDMS applications)
• Must understand clinical trials and familiarity with clinical data management functions.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
• Effective time management in order to timelines.
• Commitment to project and team goals.
• Must be able to work independently but seek guidance when necessary.
• Sense of urgency in completing assigned tasks
• Must have good team player
• Ability to model behaviors and ethics in line with CDSA Mission and Vision.

Date of walk-in interview : 29th June 2026 @09:00 AM at THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad – 121001

Project Manager (Regulatory Science Program)
Number of the post : 01
Name of the Project : Indian Regulatory Science Course Development Support
Emoluments : Rs. 1,25,000/-
Age : Not exceeding 45 years
Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience Essential : Postgraduate degree in life sciences, pharmacy, biotechnology, clinical research, regulatory affairs or other relevant discipline from a recognized university, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in project or program management
Essential Experience : The candidate must have demonstrated experience in at least four of the following areas :
• Managing projects or programs with multiple activities, timelines, partners, deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Coordinating workshops, trainings, consultations, academic programs, public health programs, clinical research activities or capacity-building initiatives.
• Preparing and maintaining workplans, timelines, dashboards, trackers, risk logs, meeting minutes, action-item trackers and documentation systems.
• Working with government agencies, academic institutions, hospitals, research institutions, industry partners, vendors, donors or other external stakeholders.
• Supporting grant-funded or donor-funded programs, including progress reporting, financial tracking inputs, utilization documentation or coordination with finance and administration teams.
• Coordinating logistics for meetings, workshops, travel, accommodation, reimbursements, participants, faculty, experts or vendors.
• Supporting admissions, student/participant communication, training delivery, feedback collection, certification or learning management systems.
• Identifying operational bottlenecks and coordinating timely solutions across teams

Job profile
CDSA-THSTI seeks an experienced Project Manager to support the implementation of a national regulatory science education and capacity- building program. The Project Manager will work closely with the Program Officer, CDSA leadership, internal teams, external collaborators, academic partners, faculty, vendors and administrative/finance teams to ensure timely and high-quality execution of program activities. The role requires strong project-management capability, operational discipline, documentation skills, stakeholder coordination and the ability to manage complex timelines across course development, short courses, workshops, admissions, meetings, reporting and grant deliverables.

Key Responsibilities :
• Support the Program Officer in developing and maintaining a detailed implementation plan for the regulatory science grant.
• Track all program milestones, deliverables, dependencies, timelines and risks across the postgraduate diploma, short courses, workshops and training-of-trainers activities.
• Prepare and maintain project dashboards, trackers, action logs, risk registers, meeting records, correspondence files and documentation repositories.
• Coordinate meetings with CDSCO, academic and industry partners, faculty, THSTI/CDSA teams, vendors and other collaborators
• Support the planning and execution of workshops, short courses, expert consultations, student outreach activities, admissions-related processes and course-delivery activities
• Coordinate logistics for faculty, participants, students, experts, committee members and external stakeholders, including venue, travel, accommodation, reimbursements, schedules and communication.
• Work with administrative, HR, procurement, finance, IT, communications and academic teams to ensure smooth day-to-day program operations.
• Assist in preparation of grant reports, internal progress reports, donor updates, presentations, financial tracking inputs, utilization documentation and other program documents.
• Support student-facing processes including application tracking, communication, assessment scheduling, feedback collection, internship coordination and placement-related activities.
• Maintain records related to faculty engagement, course materials, workshop participation, attendance, feedback, certificates, approvals, MoUs and partner communications.
• Identify implementation bottlenecks early and escalate them with proposed solutions.
• Support sustainability-related activities, including documentation for short courses, outreach, industry engagement and training-of-trainers
• Ensure that all activities are documented in accordance with institutional and grant requirements.

Skills
• Strong project-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare high-quality reports, minutes, briefs and presentations.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Problem-solving orientation and ability to anticipate bottlenecks.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with senior experts, regulators, faculty, students, vendors and administrative teams.

Project Associate
Number of the post : 01
Name of the Project : Indian Regulatory Science Course Development Support
Emoluments : Upto Rs. 50,000
Age : Up to 30 years
Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience Essential : • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences from a recognized university, with at least 2 years of relevant experience* OR
• Master’s degree in Clinical Research, Public Health, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, from a recognized university.
*Relevant experience may include coordination of training programs, academic programs, research projects, public health programs, clinical research activities, online courses, webinars, workshops, documentation, stakeholder coordination or administrative project support

Job profile
CDSA-THSTI seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Associate to support the implementation of a national regulatory science education and capacity-building program :
The incumbent will provide coordination, documentation, communication, logistics and digital-learning support to the project team. The role is suited for an early-career professional who is organized, comfortable with technology, willing to learn, and interested in regulatory science, clinical research systems, training programs and academic program delivery.
The Project Associate will work closely with members of the project team to support planning, coordination, documentation and implementation of training and capacity-building activities under the regulatory science program.

• Support coordination with faculty, resource persons, external experts, academic partners, CDSCO-linked stakeholders and internal teams for courses, webinars, workshops and training programs.
• Assist in scheduling sessions, meetings, expert consultations, lectures, webinars, workshops and other program activities.
• Support logistics for training activities, including coordination of venues, online meeting links, participant communication, attendance, certificates, travel-related documentation and reimbursements, where applicable.
• Support the conduct of webinars, virtual sessions and online training activities, including coordination with IT teams, faculty and participants.
• Coordinate lecture recordings, upload readiness, file organization and handover of learning materials for online or blended delivery.
• Help develop, update and maintain course-related documents such as templates, checklists, agendas, participant lists, attendance sheets, certificates, feedback forms, communication drafts and standard trackers.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for courses, webinars, workshops, meetings, faculty engagement, participant communication, feedback and certification requirements
• Coordinate with participants and students to track registration, attendance, course progress, completion of certification requirements and follow-up communication.
• Assist with feedback collection, data entry, basic analysis and preparation of summary reports for courses, webinars, workshops and other training activities.
• Support outreach activities for courses, webinars and workshops in coordination with the project team, website teams, LMS teams, communications teams and social media or email outreach channels.
• Provide support for admissions-related or student-facing processes, as required, including application tracking, document compilation, scheduling and communication.
• Assist the Project Manager in maintaining trackers, action-item logs, meeting minutes, documentation repositories and routine progress updates.
• Provide general project, administrative and operational support to the project team, as required.

Skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfort with digital platforms for webinars, online courses, and virtual meetings.
• Ability and willingness to learn and work with Learning Management Systems (LMS), online certification tools, feedback mechanisms and basic digital course-delivery processes
• Basic familiarity with lecture recording, online delivery platforms, and IT coordination (hands-on experience not mandatory; willingness to learn is key).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and work in a team- based environment.
• A smart, motivated individual who is willing to learn.
• Comfortable with technology and coordination roles.
• Interest in regulatory science, training programmes, and clinical research system

For Project Associate and Project Manager
Last date for receipt of online application for posts : 30th June 2026.
The applications will be scrutinised / shortlisted and processed for further selection.

NOTE : 1) The candidates applying for the post mentioned on S. No. 1 must bring their latest resume, one set of photocopy of documents in support of their educational qualification and experience along with originals and a valid ID cards for verification.
2) Candidates coming after the time slot mentioned will not be entertained.
3) All the candidates coming for written test/skill test/interview will be mandatorily required to deposit their mobile phone along with a valid Identity proof at the reception and the same will only be returned back on completion of the entire selection process.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
a) These are the short-term positions and extension will be granted subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbents and tenure of the project for which they are selected. Those appointed to these positions will not have any claim for regularization of their employment.
b) All educational, professional and technical qualification should be from a recognized Board/University. c) The experience requirement specified above shall be the experience acquired after obtaining the minimum educational qualifications specified for the post. The candidates are required to satisfy themselves, before applying /appearing for the selection process, that they possess the minimum eligibility criteria as laid down in the recruitment advertisement. No query will be entertained with regard to the eligibility criteria.
d) Closing date of online application will be the CRUCIAL DATE for determining eligibility with regard to age, essential qualification, experience etc.
e) The age limit, qualification, experience and other requirements may be relaxed at the discretion of the competent authority, in case of candidates who are otherwise suitable.
f) Age and other relaxations for direct recruits and departmental candidates: 1. By five years for candidates belonging to SC/ST communities. 2. By three years for candidates belonging to OBC communities. 3. For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) falling under the following categories : (i) UR - ten years, ii) OBC - 13 years (iii) SC/ST - 15 4. Age is relaxable for Central Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government, from time-to-time. 5. Institute employees will get the age relaxation to the extent of the service rendered by them as on closing date of advertisement. 6. For Ex-servicemen upto the extent of service rendered in defence forces (Army, Navy & Air force) plus 3 years provided they have put in a minimum of 6 months attested service.
g) All results/notifications will only be published on our website. Therefore, the candidates should essentially visit THSTI website, regularly.
h) All communications will only be made through email.
i) In case a large number of applications are received, screening will be done to limit the number of candidates to those possessing higher/relevant qualification and experience.
j) The no. of vacancy indicated above may change subjected to the actual requirement at the time of Written test/skill test/interview.
k) With regard to any provisions not covered in this notification, the bye laws of THSTI / Govt. of India rules/ guidelines shall prevail.
l) Canvassing wrong information in any form will be a disqualification.

1. Documents to be kept handy before filling up the online application: (all the documents except (i) should be in pdf format):
i) A soft copy of your passport size photo and signature. (jpeg/jpg/png format)
ii) A comprehensive CV containing details of qualification, positions held, professional experience / distinctions etc.
iii) Matriculation certificate (equivalent to 10th Standard) / Mark sheet
iv) Intermediate certificate (equivalent to 12th Standard) / Mark sheet
v) Graduation/Diploma degree certificate / Mark sheet
vi) Post-Graduation degree certificate & Mark sheet (if applicable)
vii) PhD degree/certificate (if applicable)
viii) Relevant experience certificates (if applicable)
ix) Caste / Disability certificate in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India, if applicable
2. Procedure for filling up online application :
i) The eligible and interested candidates may apply online at the Institute’s website.
Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
ii) The following will be the step wise procedure-
A) Step 1 : Details of applicant
B) Step 2 : Uploading of documents
C) Step 3 : Payment of application fee
The payment can be made by using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking/ UPI.
Once payment is made, no correction / modification is possible
Candidates are requested to keep a copy of the provisional receipt forfuture reference.
Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
Details of fees to be paid are as shown below :
1. Unreserved, OBC & EWS candidates Rs. 590/-
2. SC/ST/Women/PwBD Rs 118/-
D) Step 4 : Submission of application form
iii) On successful submission of application, an auto-generated email containing the reference number will be sent to the email address provided. Please keep a note of the reference number for future correspondence.
iv) Candidates are required to keep a printout of the online application form by using the print button on the dashboard for future reference.
v) Candidates must ensure that he / she fulfils all the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the advertisement. If it is found that he / she does not fulfil the stipulated criteria during the recruitment process, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. If the same is noticed after the appointment, the candidate will be terminated following due process.
vi) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
vii) In case of difficulty in filling up the online form, please send e-mail to personnel@thsti.res.in along with the screenshot of the error displayed (if any).