Position: Program Manager (Strategy & Policy)
No of Position:01[One]
VacancyRef.No:BIRAC/PMU/VAC/82/June-2023
Position Code: PM-08
Consolidated Remuneration:TheconsolidatedfeeshallbefixedbetweenRs.90,000/-toRs.2,70,000/permonthdependingontheexperienceandqualifications.
Summary & Responsibilities: TheManagerwillserveintheProgramManagementUnitchartered undertheDBT,BIRACandtheBill&MelindaGatesFoundationpartnershipinGrandChallengesIndia. TheManagerwillberesponsibleforprovidingcomprehensiveprogram,strategy,andpolicy managementsupporttoseniorleaderswithintheorganization.TheManagerwillworkcloselywith seniorleaderstoensuretheeffectiveimplementationandexecutionofvariousprogramsand initiatives.
AttachedtotheofficeofSeniorManagement(ChairpersonandManagingDirector,BIRAC)and reportingtoMissionDirector-GCI,theManagerwillhavetheopportunitytointeractandworkwith thoughtleadersandleadingscientistsbothinIndiaandinternationally;contributestrategicthinking andforward-lookinganalysisinrelevantareas;communicateprogressandsetbacksagainststrategic goals;andimportantlycreateandmanageprograms.
Responsibilities of the position include:
Provide program management support to seniorleaderswithintheorganization.
Conduct policy analysis to assess the impact, feasibility, and effectiveness of proposed policies.
Developandmaintainprojectdocumentation, including project plans, status reports, and projecttrackingtools.
Conductregularmeetingswithseniorleaders to provide project updates, review progress, andaddressanyissuesorconcerns.
Collaboratewithotherstakeholderstoensure program objectives are aligned with organizationalgoalsandpriorities.
Work closely with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughouttheprogramlifecycle.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including program participants, partners,andvendors.
Assistinthecommunicationanddissemination ofpoliciestorelevantstakeholdersandensure compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential: PhD in Life Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry,withbroadand deep knowledge related to strategy developmentandpolicymaking,andmanaging complexprogramswithmultiplestakeholders. Experience - 6 years (Minimum 2 Years’ experienceinstrategicanalysisorapplication of new strategies for business expansion or business development and alliance integration),includingPhD.
Desirable Qualification and Experience:
Experienceinpreparinglandscapereportsand strategic planning, policy development, and programmanagement.
Experience in the research and analysis to identify emerging trends, best practices, and policyimplicationsrelevanttotheorganization.
Experience in the formulation and implementation of strategic initiatives, including action plans, timelines, and performanceindicators.
Strong analytical, writing, editing, and verbal skillsforcommunicatingwithdiverserangeof partners.
In addition to technical and operational expertise,theManagermustalsobringpassion, humility, and critical thinking for the unique problems and the questions relevant to GCI’s mission.
Represent DBT, BIRAC, and the Grand ChallengesIndia,withtheteam,totheexternal worldasdeputedbySeniorLeadership;
Undertakespecialprojects,asrequested.
Abilitytocrediblyconveneandmanagediverse partners,filterinformation, frameissues, and facilitatehigh-qualitydecision-makingaround multipleprioritiesinadynamicenvironment.
Committed to delivering results against the mission and holds self to the highest ethical standards.
Demonstrated critical thinking and business judgment; able to work with efficiency & diplomacy, and able to handle sensitive and confidentialinformationappropriately.
Strongplanningandanalyticalskills.Excellent interpersonalandnegotiationskills.
Demonstrated capacity and initiative to solve problemswithenergyandpositiveattitude.
Ability to organize/prioritize work and meet deadlineswithinafast-pacedenvironmentwith multipleandcompetingdemands.
Proactive and flexible nature with reliable follow-throughandattentiontodetail.
Ability to work both in a cooperative and collegialfashionaswellasindependently.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically andinternationally.
Age Limit –Notmorethan38yearsasonthedate ofclosingofapplications.
Preference -Willbegiventocandidateswhohave previous workexperienceinsimilarpositionsin Govt.andacademicsettings.
Position: ManagementTrainee[MII]underMakeinIndia.
Number of Positions: 3
Position Code:MT-03
Consolidated Emoluments: BetweenRs.30,000/-toRs.50,000/-dependinguponqualifications &experience.
Job Description: MakeinIndia(MII)facilitationcellforbiotechsectorhasbeenestablishedat BIRACtofacilitatetheNationalMissionProgramsofMII&StartupIndia.YoungProfessionals underMIIwouldassistwiththevariousactivitiesoftheMIIasdetailedbelow.
ThepositionswillbeCo-terminuswiththeprojectandrenewalofthecontractshalldependon theextensionoftheProjectorneedforcontinuanceofservice,basedonsatisfactoryperformance.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Make in India team for various activitiesofMakeinIndia&StartupIndia.
Support organizing of Strategy meetings and stakeholderinteractions.
Coordination&supportintheorganizationof GlobalBioIndia.
Coordination and support for activities like StateConclaves,Webinars,outreachactivities.
UpdationofMIImicrositeonBIRAC’swebsite, collatinginputsfordifferentdashboards.
Work with the team for timely delivery of assignedtasks.
Necessary Qualification:
Bachelors / Masters in Management / Mass Communication / Pharma / Biotechnology/ Applied Sciences/Life Sciences.
Desirable Qualification:
Expertise in MS Office, Demonstrated Writing&Oral communication skills in English, Experience in Public Relations/ Event Organization/Data Management/
Oneyearofrelevantworkexperience
Age Limit: 28yearsasonclosingdateofapplication.
Position: SeniorProgramOfficer
No of Position: 01[One]
VacancyRef.No:BIRAC/PMU/VAC/75/July-2023
Position Code:SPO-06
Scale of Pay: TheconsolidatedfeeshallbefixedbetweenRs.75,000toRs.2,40,000/-permonth dependingontheexperienceandqualifications.
Theappointmentshallbeunder‘ContractforService’initiallyforaperiodofthree(03)yearsor Co-terminuswiththeproject,whicheverisearlier.Thepresentdurationoftheprojectistill March’2024.RenewalofthecontractshalldependontheextensionoftheProjectorneedfor continuanceofservice,basedonsatisfactoryperformance.
Key Responsibilities: -
Responsibilities for Implementation of IndCEPIwhichincludes:ensuringmonitoringofall grantees of your focus area by experts both technicalandfinancial,workingcloselywiththe Scientific and Technical Advisory groups for project review and supervising grant managementactivities.
Working with Legal and Finance to get all necessaryContractsandAgreementsready.
CoordinatingwithstakeholdersinvolvedinIndCEPImanagement.
Coordinationandadministrationofallaspects ofnewandongoingprojectsincludingplanning andimplementation.
Ensuretimelyexecutionofallactivities.
Responsibleforsupportingtheorganizationof investigators meetings, Interaction and Advisory Group Discussion including internationalconferencesandworkshops.
Inadditiontoscientificexpertise,theProgram officermustalsobringinpassion,humility,and critical thinkingfor the unique problems and thequestionsrelevanttoBIRAC’smission.
Toworkandcommunicatewithgranteesand keystakeholders.
Qualifications:
Essential: M.Sc/ M.Pharma/MBBS in Life Sciences/Biological Sciences/Microbiology/ Biochemistry/Biotechnology.
Desirable: PhD in in Life Sciences/Biological Sciences/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bio
Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills in positions requiringcommunicationsinabroadand diverse audience on arange of complex technicalissues.
- Demonstrated strong planning and analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal andnegotiationskills.
- Ability to organize/prioritize work and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competingdemands.
- Proactiveandflexiblenaturewithreliable follow-throughandattentiontodetail.
- Abilitytoworkbothindependentlyandin acooperativeandcollegialfashion.
- Abilityandwillingnesstotraveldomestic andinternational.
Experience: Minimum4years.
- M.Scwith4yearsofexperienceandPhD with 2 years of experience in Vaccine Manufacturingindustryornovelplatform technologies or in the area of vaccines Research and Development or Product development, Regulatory department of vaccine company or Bioassay development for measuring immunogenicity.
Age Limit: 35Yearsasonclosingdateof application.
VacancyRef.No:BIRAC/PMU/VAC/74/July-2023
Position: SeniorProgramofficer-ClinicalTrialNetwork
No of Position: 01[One]
Position Code: SPO-05
Scale of Pay: TheconsolidatedfeeshallbefixedbetweenRs.75,000toRs.2,40,000/-permonth dependingontheexperienceandqualifications.
Job Description: TheSr.Programofficer(SPO)willserveintheProgramManagementUnitfor theNationalBiopharmaMissionprogramatBIRAC.ReportingtotheProgramManager,PMU the SPO will get opportunity to contribute toestablishmentofhospital-basedclinicaltrials networks.
The SPO will be responsible for interacting with all the applicants funded under NBM for monitoringthehospitalsitesinthenetworksensuringestablishingthesystemsandprocesses complyingwithGCPguidelines.TheSPOwillalsobeexpectedtomanagethegrants/contracts aspartofateamforvariousprojectssupportedundertheMission.
Theappointmentshallbeunder‘ContractforService’initiallyforaperiodofthree(03)years orCo-terminuswiththeproject,whicheverisearlier.Thepresentdurationoftheprojectistill June’2024.RenewalofthecontractshalldependontheextensionoftheProjectorneedfor continuanceofservice,basedonsatisfactoryperformance.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinatingwithstakeholdersinvolvedin establishing clinical trial network and ensuringthequalitychecksonthedisease registrybeingimplementedbythesites.
ResponsibilitiesforImplementationofthe MissionProgramwhichincludesEnsuring monitoring of all grantees of your focus areabybothtechnicalandfinancialexperts, working closely with the Scientific and Technical Advisory groups for project reviewandsupervisinggrantmanagement activities.
WorkingwithLegalandFinancetogetall necessaryContractsandAgreementsready.
Coordination and administration of all aspects of new and ongoing projects includingplanningandimplementation.
Ensuretimelyexecutionofallactivities.
Responsible for supporting the organization investigators meetings, InteractionandAdvisoryGroupDiscussion
M.Sc/ M.Pharma/ BDS/MBBS in Life Sciences/Biological Science/Microbiology/ Biochemistry/Biotechnology.
- Diplomaordegreeinclinicalresearch.
Desirable:
- MD/MDS/PhD in Life Sciences/Biological Science/Microbiology/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology.
- Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills in positions requiringcommunicationsinabroadand diverse audience on a range of complex technicalissues.
- Demonstrated strong planning and analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal andnegotiationskills.
- DemonstratedcapacityandExperienceto handle collaboration within an organizationandwithexternalpartners,as
including international conferences and workshops.
In addition to scientific expertise, the Programofficermustalsobringinpassion, humility, and critical thinking for the unique problems and the questions relevanttoBIRAC’smission.
Prepare and implement an effective communicationandoutreachstrategy.
To work and communicate with grantees andkeystakeholders.
wellasabilitytoworkwithefficiencyand diplomacyaspartofateameffort.
- Ability to organize/prioritize work and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environmentwithmultipleandcompeting demands.
- Proactiveandflexiblenaturewithreliable follow-throughandattentiontodetail.
- Abilitytoworkbothindependentlyandina cooperativeandcollegialfashion.
- Abilityandwillingnesstotraveldomestic andinternational.
Experience: Minimum4yearsofexperience asaclinicalresearchassociateinacompanyor Not-forprofitorasaclinicaltrialcoordinator
- 35 Years as on closing date of