National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) at Kolkata (West Bengal) is an autonomous institute of national importance under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India created by an Act of Parliament. NIPER Kolkata has been ranked as No. 24th in the country under ‘Pharmacy’ category in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 2024 released by the Ministry of Education.
Post : Director – NIPER- Kolkata (effective immediately)
Duration : Term of five years’ subject to maximum of 70 years of age
Expectation : Director as institutional head will be responsible for the Institution building of the NIPER towards achieving the mandate/ functions outlined in NIPER Act, 1998, as amended from time to time, including imparting education at undergraduate, PG, Doctoral and post-doctoral level, R&D, and other professional works of the institution. Takes accountability for the delivery of results expected under provisions of NIPER Act, 1998, as amended from time to time.
Salary / remuneration : Fixed salary of Rs. 2,25,000 in Level 17 per month as per 7th CPC on contractual basis, as per the rules and regulation prescribed. The Pay will be fixed deducting pension, if any, in accordance with DoP&T’s instructions.
Eligibility :
Education : Ph.D and Masters in Pharmaceuticals related areas of Science and Technology.
Professional experience : At least 20 years research experience including teaching and published work in journals of repute. Should have worked for at least 10 years as Professor (on regular pay scale) either in India or abroad or Scientist at Research Institutes of repute [Scientist G (on regular pay scale), (Level-14 (Rs.1,44,200 to Rs.2,18,200), as per 7th CPC or holding a proven leadership position at Pharmaceutical Industry in R&D.
Administrative experience : Proven leadership/ administrative experience.
Personality : An innovative thinker who can critically assess the NIPER’s current position and offer a compelling vision for the future to build an innovation ecosystem. The candidate should be energetic with futuristic outlook. An intense focus on institutional building in a holistic sense is a desired attribute. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; Partnering and Advocating: Promotes ideas and develops partnerships to advance the Organization’s work; active engagement with the academic, research, student, industry, government and citizen bodies; Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement: Continually seeks to improve the knowledge, skills and work processes of oneself and teams’ Strategic thinking: Makes informed and coherent decisions aligned with broader goals and strategies. An open-minded individual who has a strong record of promoting diversity and connecting with people of different backgrounds and beliefs.
Age : Not be more than 60 years of age as on 08.10.2024
Application format & mode : Application comprises of : 1. Forwarding application indicating interest.
2. CV (format is hosted on Department of Pharmaceuticals (pharmaceuticals.gov.in) and NIPER Kolkata website (www.niperkolkata.edu.in).
3. Self-attested documents to support the claims of age, educational, professional & administrative eligibility qualifications, achievements, etc. (in hard copy).
4. Two separate notes on (i) Vision for NIPERs & (ii) Justification of candidature.
Application in the prescribed format should reach on or before the last date by hard copy by speed/ registered post and electronically to the email id: richa.p@gov.in. Email copy also is mandatory. Postal copies are to be sent to :
The Deputy Secretary (NIPER),
Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers,
Room No. 403 B Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
Last date to receive application : 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
In service candidates : In-service candidates have to route application through proper channel, with vigilance clearance certificate from the competent authority. Advance copy should reach before the last date of receipt of application.
Nominations : Present and past Directors of CSIR, DBT, DST Institutions and Chancellors/ Vice-Chancellors of Central Universities and National Institutions having pharmaceutical science discipline may forward nominations addressed to the Chairperson, Search cum Selection Committee at email id: richa.p@gov.in in with a caption: Nomination of candidate for the post of Director NIPER-Kolkata.
Selection Procedure : The Search cum Selection Committee will consider applications received in response to this advertisement as well as nominations in prescribed procedure (receive, scrutiny, shortlist and interview). The Director will be appointed with the approval of Visitor (Hon’ble President of India) as per provisions of the NIPER Act.
No TA shall be paid to the short-listed candidates for attending the interview.
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