July 2017

Read more about 15 medical devices notified as drugs under price regulation: Government

The Ministry of Health has notified the Medical Devices Provisions, 2017, which will come into effect from January 2018. The government has also notified 15 devices, as the drugs automatically bring them under strict price control. In addition to catheters, stents and orthopedic implants, the list also includes heart valves, intraocular lenses, syringes, and needles.

In an effort to create a globally competitive biopharmaceutical industry that addresses the countrys major concerns about barriers to affordable healthcare, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has launched the Innovate in India (i3) program, As well as the systemic support to pursue their aspirations in biotechnological innovation, and to transform India into a global hub for cutting-edge biotechnology research and development.

A collaborative mission between industry and academia to accelerate discovery research for the early development of biopharmaceuticals, this USD 250 million DBT program is a unique mission that brings together industry and academia to promote entrepreneurship and Indigenous manufacturing in the biopharmaceutical sector.

This collaborative mission between industry and academia is expected to change the game for the Indian biopharma industry. This flagship program of the DBT, in collaboration with the World Bank, will be implemented by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) of the DBT.

The program will specifically focus on the development of new vaccines, bio-therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices to better address the growing burden of disease in the country. It will also bring together isolated centers of excellence, improve regional capacities and strengthen the existing network of bio-clusters in terms of capacity as well as quantity and quality of production.

The program aims to create an ecosystem conducive to promoting entrepreneurship and indigenous manufacturing in the sector. It will help nurture the next generation of technical skills; Promoting entrepreneurship; And support institutions in adopting innovations, technologies and models of global licenses. The program will help deliver 6 to 10 new products over the next five years, create several dedicated facilities for next-generation skills and hundreds of jobs in the process. It will provide young entrepreneurs with the confidence and systemic support to pursue their aspirations in biotechnological innovation and transform India into a world center of research and development.

As a flagship program of the Government of India in collaboration with the World Bank, it promises to boost the national biopharma growth curve in India by accelerating the translation of research concepts to viable products, supporting clinical validation, enabling sustainable networks of collaboration between industry And Academy and supporting business ecosystems among many others.

Currently India has only 2.8% share in the global biopharmaceutical market, the program would elevate this to 5% resulting in an additional business opportunity of 16 billion USD.

The Monitoring of the program would be provided by the Interministerial Steering Committee composed of members from various Ministries; And it would have the support of the Technical Advisory Group of the Program composed of world and national leaders of the industry and the academic world. Therefore, the program is unique in its approach with the participation of global experts, industry leaders and the World Bank in its drive and ensuring that world-class biomedical products are born out of the initiative.

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6 July 2017

Career opportunity for M.Pharm, M.Sc at Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing - Multiple posts | Govt. of India

Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB) is an autonomous national institute under Department of Biotechnology (Govt. of India). This futuristic innovation institute of its own kind in the country has a mission of advancing knowledge, leads and emerging technologies/processes relevant to agri-food sector towards applications and products. It aims to link them with societal benefits through catalysing/promoting entrepreneurial action around bioprocesses, bio-products, value-addition to bioproducts etc. with special reference to the agrifood sector. Currently, the four major mandated R&D areas in hand at the institute are (A) Value Addition to Primary Processing Residues/ Wastes for Edible Products; (B) Valorisation of Crop Waste for Speciality Products and Chemicals; (C) Nutritionals, nutraceuticals and upgradation of value or use of bio-products, (D) Biosynthetic technology/synthetic biology for low volume-high value products and industrial enzymes. To support and steer this mission, the institute requires following temporary research positions on stipendary / fellowship / associateship basis:

6 July 2017

Medical Superintendent invites applicants for post of Homeopathic Pharmacist and Ayurveda Pharmacist

Medical Superintendent invites applicants for filling up the posts of Part Time Homeopathic Pharmacist, Part Time Ayurveda Pharmacist and Yoga Instructor, vide walk-in-interview Sheduled at ESIC Hospital, Manesar on 20.07.2017.

6 July 2017

Work as Project Assistant in SREE CHITRA TIRUNAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram is an Institute of National Importance established by an Act of the Indian Parliament and under the 2 administrative control of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
The Institute signifies the convergence of Medical Sciences and Technology and its mission is to enable the indigenous growth of biomedical technology, besides demonstrating high standards of patient care in medical specialties and evolving postgraduate training programs. It has a hospital for tertiary care of cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and research programmes in the areas of basic and applied medical sciences, a Biomedical Technology Wing with facilities and research programmes for developing medical devices from a conceptual stage to commercialization, and The Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies for training and research in public health.

Post: Project Assistant (Temp) – One Vacancy

6 July 2017

Applications are invited for Junior Research Fellow under DST sponsored research project at Guru Nanak Dev University

Guru Nanak Dev University was established at Amritsar on November 24, 1969 to mark the 500th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is both a residential and an affiliating university. In conceiving the future course of the University, the objectives enshrined in the Guru Nanak Dev University Act 1969, emphasised that the new University would make provision for imparting education and promoting research in the humanities, learned professions, sciences, especially of applied nature and technology.
Studies and research on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak, in addition to working towards the promotion of Punjabi language and spreading education among educationally backward classes and communities were the other commitments.

Post: JRF

6 July 2017

Recruitment for M.Pharm, M.Sc, B.Pharm in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Production at Emcure | walk in

Emcure are fortunate to have a very passionate and talented team. Emcure is committed to emerge as the most preferred employer. We have conducted several training programs and also taken policy decisions towards creating a better work life balance for our people. One of our strengths has been our decentralized approach to managing the business, which is a tremendous magnet for talent – this approach gives people room to grow and room to explore new ideas, thus developing their own skills and careers. We are committed to nurturing our team and providing opportunities for their growth and development.

6 July 2017

Job for Senior Drug Safety Associatein ICON Clinical Research

ICON is a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialize in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support Clinical Development – from compound selection to Phase I - IV clinical studies

6 July 2017

Vacancy for Junior Research Fellow/Project Assistant at NITP

National Institute of Technology Patna is the 18th National Institute of Technology created by the Ministry of H.R.D. Government of India after rechristening the erstwhile Bihar College of Engineering Patna on 28. 01. 2004. NIT Patna marked its humble beginning in 1886 with the establishment of pleaders survey training school which was subsequently promoted of Bihar College of Engineering Patna in 1924. This made this institute the 6th Oldest Engineering Institute of India. The graduate level curriculum was later elevated to the post graduate level in 1978. The institute is situated on the south bank of holy river Ganges behind Gandhi Ghat, one of the most important and reverential place of Patna. The Gandhi Ghat is associated with the immersion of ashes of father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi in the river Ganges. The campus has a picturesque river view with historic building presenting a spectacle of architectural delight and natural beauty.

Post : Junior Research Fellow/Project Assistant – 01 post

6 July 2017

Applications are invited for the post of SRF at NIFTEM

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) was conceptualized by Government of India on persistent demand of the food industry to have an apex body as a "One Stop Solution Provider" for the various problems of the sector. Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India has set up this institute with an initial investment of Rs. 500 crore (US $100 million). The institute is spread over an area of 100 acres. The institute intends to act as a centre of excellence and an apex world class centre of global standards in the area of food technology and management. It will cater to the needs of various stakeholders such as entrepreneurs, industries, exporters, policy makers, government and existing institutions. NIFTEM being an apex institution under Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) have developed strong linkages with industries.