Openings for Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotechnology at BIRAC, Salary Rs. 75,000/- per month

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 : Associate Consultant - Technical

Position Code : CON-59
No. of Vacancies : 03 [Three]
Consolidated Remuneration : 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 and extendable based on performance and need of Department.
Reporting System : The Consultant shall report to Head-Technical.

Essential Qualifications :
PhD in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharma / Bioinformatics / Agriculture and associated areas from a recognized institute. Experience : Between 3 to 10 years with minimum 2 years of experience in translational and product development activities, or related area of research in industry or academic research institutes.
Desirable : Working Experience in Molecular biology/Protein biology/ Big data analytics, AI and Machine leaning applications to biological systems and related areas/Agriculture (crop biotechnology), Secondary agriculture and related areas. Having project management experience will be an added advantage.

Age Limit : 45 Years as on closing date of vacancy.

Key Responsibilities
• Work closely with experts/stakeholders to identify priorities.
• Support the technical team with project appraisal, technical due diligence and related organizational activities of the vertical.
• Project management for various programs as sanctioned. Make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results.
• Monitoring & Technical evaluation of projects under various programs to meet targets.
• Evaluate the project-specific technologies, project results, products, and processes and define future strategies.
• Initiate and manage external relationships and collaborations with academic and commercial parties.
• Understand team objectives and cooperate and collaborate with other colleagues to achieve them.
• Adhere to internal and external compliance responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Making presentations for the technical department as and when 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 : 10th June 2025
Vacancy Ref. No : BIRAC/VAC/152/May-2025-CON