BIRAC looking for Life Sciences candidates - Salary upto Rs. 50,000 pm

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 : Regulatory / Policy Interns under Regulatory Affairs & Policy Advocacy (RAPA)

Position Code : MT-05
No. of Vacancies : 02 [Two]
Consolidated Remuneration : Between Rs.30,000/- to Rs.50,000/- depending upon qualifications & experience and shall be governed by the policy of Young Professional in BIRAC.
Tenure : Initial appointment will be for a period of Six months which may be extended subject to satisfactory performance.
Essential Qualification : Masters in any area of Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Medical Research/ Regulatory Sciences/Management/ Market Research/ Research Analysis/ Public policy or any other related area.
Desirable :
• Post Qualification One-year work experience with national and international regulatory bodies or relevant industry.
• Experience in research paper/concept note preparation, data analysis using statistical tools.
• Excellent writing & oral communication skills.
Age Limit : 30 years as on closing date of application.

Key Responsibilities
The Regulatory Affairs & Policy Advocacy (RAPA) division within the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) facilitates innovators in navigating regulatory approval pathways and advocates for policies impacting startups, SMEs, and young entrepreneurs. Regulatory Interns under RAPA will be responsible for executing the activities detailed below.
• Coordination and support for regulatory workshops and regulatory centers.
• Support in organization of strategy meetings and stakeholders’ interactions.
• Facilitate the organization of FIRST HUB – “Ask Me Anything” platform.
• Assist in identifying regulatory requirements for BIRAC supported proposals.
• Create and maintain databases, perform market research and prepare white papers.
• Contribute in landscaping of existing regulations and policies in the area of BioPharma, Pharma, Agritech, Medtech, Food and Nutrition, Energy, etc.
• Monitor real-time regulatory updates, collaborating with external stakeholders to identify potential opportunities and regulatory challenges.
• Any other activity of RAPA and work with the team for timely delivery of assigned tasks

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 : 09th September 2024
Vacancy Ref No. BIRAC/VAC/134/Aug-2024-MT