India Biotechnology Regulations implemented under Rules, 1989 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986 are dynamic and complementing with emerging technologies used for research, product development and progress in science of risk assessment. Government of India has undertaken several reforms in biotechnology regulatory system. To assist Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM), a project ”Establishment of Biosafety Support Unit (BSU)” with trained and skilled scientists with specialization in relevant scientific disciplines is being implemented at Regional Centre for Biotechnology. BSU has been assisting in scrutiny of applications received for risk assessment and preparation of reports to facilitate decision making by the competent bodies.
Post: Chief (Bio-pharma)-01
Educational and other qualifications required:
Essential Qualifications :
i) PhD/MD in Pharmacology / Toxicology / Molecular Biology/ Medicine / Pharmaceutical Biotechnology / Microbiology or in any branch of Life Science of relevance to biologicals from a recognized University / Institute and
ii) First class degree at M.Sc / M.Tech / MBBS level from a recognized University / Institute
Essential Experience:
(i). Minimum 6 years’ (out of which minimum 3 years regular service in Pay band-4: Rs.37400-67000 plus grade pay: Rs.7600 or equivalent, if working in Govt. Sector or drawing minimum Annual CTC of Rs.7.00 lakhs if working in private sector) experience in research / teaching / regulatory work.
(ii). Should have made original scientific contributions as evidenced by Patents and / or Publications/Technology Development and Transfer of Technology.
Desirable Experience:
(i). 2 years’ experience in Regulatory work.
(ii).Guiding research at doctoral level in relevant field or handling of Research Project as Project Leader in industry.
(iii). Running / Head of a division in the Center / Institution.
Monthly Remuneration:Rs.80,000/- to Rs.1,00,000/-(based on experience)
Age limit: Not exceeding 45 years.
Note: Retired Scientist can be considered upto 62 years
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The other conditions of contractual positions are as follows:
a. Appointment will be made on contract basis for a period of one year initially which may be extended depending on the performance evaluation on yearly basis with an increment of 5 % of consolidated remuneration upto the period of project. The project is presently upto March, 2017.
b. The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents and photographs submitted.
c. The RCB reserves the right to relax qualification, experience and age limit for otherwise exceptional candidates. RCB may also offer higher remuneration for experienced candidates.
d. The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of merit and need of the project. Mere possessing the prescribed qualifications does not entitled that the candidate would be called for interview.
e. Shortlisted Candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview date. So the candidate must provide valid E-mail IDs in their application.
f. Shortlisted candidates have to present themselves for the interview on the interview date with updated CV and original and attested photocopies of mark sheets/certificates in support of their academic qualifications and experience.
g. The persons in employment in Government/Semi Government Departments/ Autonomous Organizations are required to get their applications forwarded through their employer or the applicants should submit a “No Objection Certificate” from the employer at the time of interview.
h. There is no application fee.
i. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Test/Interview.
j. Last date of receipt of application will be 21 days from the date of publication of Advertisement in Newspaper.
k. Application form complete in all respects, with enclosures should be sent in a closed cover with a superscription on the cover “Application for the position of ……….. (……………………) on contractual basis” at the following address: Manager (A&F), Biosafety Support Unit (BSU), 5-6 Institutional Area (NPC Building), Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 (Telephone – 011-24654009)
Task of Chief (Bio-pharma)
The Chief (Bio-pharma) will function as head of the Risk Assessment Unit (Bio-pharma) and will lead a team of 4-5 scientists. The Chief (Bio-pharma) will function under Chief Scientific Officer, BSU and will be responsible for following tasks:
(i). To assist RCGM/GEAC (Statutory bodies under Rules 1989 of EPA 1986) in scrutiny of the applications received for conducting research in biotechnology/biologicals/pharma/drugs etc., in the monitoring of field / lab trials and in streamlining the regulatory functions. The main focus of the unit will be on scrutiny of the received applications for the data submitted, protocol followed during the generation of data and other regulatory compliance.
(ii). To develop the draft guidelines and protocols for generating biosafety data to address the challenges raised by the emerging areas of Biotechnology/ Biologicals/Pharma/Drugs.
(iii). To analyze the training need for the personnel engaged in Biosafety regulation and would work towards training and capacity building of the personnel in regulatory science.
(iv).To provide appropriate scientific information on emerging issues in regulatory work in the areas of Biotechnology/ Biologicals/Pharma/Drugs.
(v). To provide other requisite services to RCGM/GEAC and their Sub-Committees/Central Compliance Committees etc.
(vi). Any other duties as instructed by the CSO, BSU.
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