Life sciences job opportunity at Biotech Consortium India

Applications are invited for following posts in DBT-BIRAC-NBM supported ‘Technology Transfer Office (TTO)’ at BCIL:

Post: Business Development Manager (Technology Transfer and Licensing) - 1 position , IP Administrative Manager - 1 vacancy

Business Development Manager (Technology Transfer and Licensing) - 1 position
Essential Qualifications:
• Ph.D. / M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Life Sciences from a recognized University/ Institute
Desired Experience and Skills:
• 2-3 years of experience in undertaking technology due diligence including market research and technology valuation.
• Good understanding of Indian Biotech industry and Research institutions.
• Proven experience in forging successful collaborations and technology licenses between academia and industry.
• Authored peer-reviewed publications/ review articles/ white papers.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Sound working knowledge and understanding of patent law, filing and prosecution in India and other jurisdictions
• Qualified Patent Agent and/or Diploma holder in Intellectual Property Rights from a recognized law college/ institute

Work Profile:
• Undertake technical, regulatory and market assessment of technologies, their techno-commercial feasibility and valuation.
• Identify, review and build relationships with potential licensees through primary and secondary research.
• Liaise with partners, negotiate terms and finalize agreements and contracts.
• Lead the branding activities for BCIL TTO through preparation of corporate presentations, outreach material, mailers and participation in relevant meetings/ events.
• Preparation of white papers on technology transfer/ licensing.
• IP due diligence for technology assessment reports
• Coordinate with inventors and law firms for drafting, filing and prosecution of patents and other IPRs as and when required.
Salary: Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 70,000/- per month (Consolidated, commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Age Limit: 40 years (maximum)

IP Administrative Manager - 1 vacancy
Essential Qualifications: M.Tech. / M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Biotechnology from a recognized University
Desirable: Qualified Patent Agent and/or Diploma holder in Intellectual Property Rights from a recognized law college/ institute Master’s degree in business administration/ management
Desired Experience and Skills
• 1-2 years of work experience in dealing with Intellectual property (IP) rights related tasks/assignments.
• Experience in prior art searches in different domains of life sciences (medical biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, biomedical devices)
• Sound working knowledge and understanding of patent law, filing and prosecution in India and other jurisdictions
• Proficiency in office communication tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite, web platforms and modern phone systems.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, coaching, interpersonal; and verbal and written communication skills.
Work Profile:
• Conduct prior-art searches, patentability assessment studies and other IP analytics assignments
• Coordinate with inventors and law firms for drafting, filing and prosecution of patents and other IPRs
• IP docket management and ensuring undertaking all filing and prosecution activities in a time bound manner
• IP and technical due diligence for technology assessment reports including market research.
• Undertake and coordinate administrative and logistics activities under the project including meetings and capacity building events.
• Ensure updated documentation of all physical and digital file records.
• Management of Social Media Handles like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter of TTO for posting content.
• Manage project budgets, including tracking expenses, processing invoices, and reconciling financial records.
Salary: Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 70,000/- per month (Consolidated, commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Age Limit: 35 years (maximum). Relaxable for exceptionally suitable candidates.

The above vacancies are project based and on contractual basis, initially for a period of one (1) year. The contract is extendable depending on the annual performance review.