Ph.D, M.Pharm, B.Pharm recruitment under EDII-Anna Business Incubation research Foundation

Anna University Chennai Regional Office Tiruchirappalli (Formerly Anna University Tiruchirappalli) has been established as a Anna University Chennai Regional Office Tiruchirappalli by the Government of Tamilnadu. The Regional Office is functioning from 01-08-2012 at Tiruchirappalli, which is famously known as Rock Fort city. The Regional Office is situated 17Kms away in the main highway of Tiruchirappalli to Pudukkottai.

Applications are invited from dynamic potential candidate for the following posts on temporary contract basis under EDII-Anna Business Incubation research Foundation, a section 8 company established at this institute.

Chief Executive Officer - 01 post
Educational Qualification : UG & PG degrees in Science/ Engineering and/ or Management.
Minimum Experience : Minimum 15 years of strong functional experience preferably in technology/ research management, product management, BD/Sales, managing investments etc. related to startups or mid-sized enterprises in the tech sector.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Entrepreneurship experience gained through having been part of the founding team of a startup shall be given added advantage.
2. Prior experience in Incubation or Entrepreneurship Development sector shall be an added advantage.
3. Strong track-record of having built and managed multi-disciplinary teams, with proven leadership, execution and networking skills
Job Profile : As CEO, in a full-time position, and under the guidance and direction of the Board of Directors/Governors of EDIIABIRF, the incumbent shall lead the establishment of the incubation centre, manage end-to-end all matters related to strategic planning, financial budgeting, design and execution of incubation programs, building a network of partners, and creating a robust ecosystem centred in Anna University for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, creating impact at a state level.

Roles and Responsibilities
• To manage EDII-ABIRF as Section 8 company at University College of Engineering (UCE), Anna University, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
• Business strategy and executing day-to-day operations and formation of different clusters of EDII-ABIRF
• Work with other state and central government agencies such as MSME, NITI Aayog, DSTE, corporate entities and industry bodies in raising funds to execute these outreach programs
• Attracting funds through different external agencies (CSR funds/ Venture capital funds/ Angel funds and others) for sustainability of the company and government funds/grants.
• Business plan, Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), bankable projects and business model preparations for entrepreneurs/ incubates
• Ability to run section 8 company with current regulatory compliance requirements.
• To engage incubates/entrepreneurs with various stakeholders such as regional and global market, import and export procedures
• Spotting novel ideas that has potential for Pharma and related discipline incubation
• Knowledge on intellectual property rights management and protection (patent, GI, Trademark etc.,)
• Proven ability on successfully organizing program/workshop/investor meet
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language. Fluency in Tamil language and other regional languages are advantageous
• Offline and online marketing tools
• Financial management of the Company under the directions of the Board of Directors and Project Management and Review Committee (PMRC).
• Regularly interact with these established innovator communities and monitor for potential ideas that might otherwise wither away so that incubator could support.
• Interact and maintain relationships with industry partners, include them in the outreach programs as a potential co-sponsor, knowledge partner.

Incubation Scientist - 02 posts
Educational Qualification :
a) Engineering / Technology B. E. / B. Tech. and M. E. / M. Tech. with first class or equivalent in any one of the degrees. (OR)
b) Pharmacy B. Pharm. and M. Pharm. in the relevant specialization with First Class or equivalent in any one of the two degrees. (OR) c) Science and Humanities
(i) A Master‘s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
(ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET
Minimum Experience : Experience not required
Age limit : Below 35 Years
Desirable Qualifications
PhD in relevant field. Experience on Incubation Management, Marketing linkages/ Network Meetings/ Negotiation skill/ Organizing Seminars/ Conferences/ Capacity building programs/ analysing business feasibility and business plan preparation/ procedures for commercialization of technologies

Roles and Responsibilities
• Identifying new potential ideas, products and markets.
• Establishing market linkages, conduct market studies, supply chain Management.
• Analytical method/product development skills.
• Need to have better negotiation skill.
• Maintenance of website and IT systems.
• Maintaining customer relationship.
• Creating awareness and development of novel technologies.
• Exhibiting the innovative products in Expos and other events.
• To assist CEO and Director/Nodal Officer in all the activities of EDII- ABIRF
• Attracting funds through external grants, Seed Money and other sources for sustaining the company.
• Nurturing incubates, formation of Business Clusters and Incubation Hub in the targeted regions.
• Making sure the Incubatees have a great experience using our services by controlling all activities related to usage of the incubator including co-working facilities.
• Work towards establishing the industry specific labs by understanding the needs of a specific industry, scout for the right equipment vendors and finalize bill of materials.
• Work towards establishing a vibrant startup community by designing, delivering awareness and outreach programs. Ensure the effectiveness of the program reach out to relevant ecosystem like student innovators, academic staff, alumni network and potential candidates with promising ideas.
• Create a calendar of outreach programs, involve internal and external speakers, experts, mentors, partners in executing of such programs.
• Flexibility to work with asymmetric demands and last-minute changes to events and programs.
• Define, procure, build, own and maintain equipment needed for general management of the incubator that includes but not limited to networks, routers, switches, security and surveillance, air conditioning, uninterrupted power supplies, lighting, laptops, desktops, servers, software systems.

Project Assistant - 01 post
Educational Qualification :
Graduation in Engineering/ Medicine/Pharma or Graduation in Science with 1 year relevant experience after Graduation
Minimum Experience : One year relevant experience after Graduation.
Age limit : Below 30 years
Desirable Qualifications
• Experience on novel product oriented technologies, and operation/ maintenance of equipment/machineries and organizing programmes.
• Good in written and spoken English, with the ability to conduct hands-on workshops and share knowledge in front of an audience.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Production of novel Pharmaceutical, engineered, biotech and related products.
• Maintain the equipment in working conditions by following up with maintenance schedules, make sure the annual maintenance contracts are renewed and equipment are taken care of.
• Assisting in conducting hands on training
• Technical guidance

How to Apply :
Interested candidates should send the filled-in application form (as per format attached in Annexure and Curriculum Vitae with details of name and contact details, education, work experiences, professional skills, etc., and names and contact addresses (including phone number/ fax/ e-mail) of three referees and a recent passport size photograph on or before 29.08.2020 addressed to “ The Registrar, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli-620 024” with the subject line of “Application for the Post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Incubation Scientist, Project Assistant, Office Assistant under “EDII-Anna Business Incubation research Foundation”. Wherever necessary enclose attested/self attested photocopies of certificates/testimonials of supporting documents.

General Information:
• No TA/DA will be given to candidates for attending the interview.
• The date and time of interview will be informed later to the candidates by email only.
• Candidates should appear for interview along with their original certificates and other relevant documents.
• The position is temporary which will be renewed every year subject to satisfactory
performance.