Work as Program Officer at Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

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 : Program Officer

Position Code : MII-PO-01
No. of Vacancies : 3 (Three)
Consolidated Remuneration : Between Rs.60,000/- to Rs.2,10,000/- Lump sum per month depending on Qualifications and Experience.

Job Description : The officer will support the team in overall execution of MII cell activities, coordinate stakeholders’ interaction and responsible for data analysis and reports preparation required for policy level inputs.
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 in biological sciences/ allied areas/ Public Policy/ Policy Administration.
Desirable Qualifications : PhD in translational research of industrial application.
Experience : Post Qualification, Minimum 2 years of work experience in any reputed life sciences industry/ Govt Agency/ KPO/ CRO/ CDMO/ Startup/ Public Policy Administration/ others.
Desirable : Experience in preparing detailed reports, documentation skills, data analysis
Maximum Age : 30 years as on closing date of vacancy.

Key Responsibilities
• Support and assist in organization, coordination and documentation of Strategy meetings, vision documents, Stakeholder interactions.
• Prepare detailed reports applicable to Make in India in the Biotechnology sector.
• Provide regular updates on activities of Make in India & Start-up India action plans.
• 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.
• Support and assist in organization, coordination and documentation of Strategy meetings, vision documents, Stakeholder interactions.
• Prepare detailed reports applicable to Make in India in the Biotechnology sector.
• Provide regular updates on activities of Make in India & Start-up India action plans.
• Manage and update MII microsite and keep different dashboards updated.
• Assist MII team for assigned activities.
• Support in New Initiatives/Activities.
• Contribute in other assignments aligned with the mandate of Make in India

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/170/June-2026