Last Updated on July 15, 2023 by The Health Master
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, under Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally relevant product development needs.
As a Government of India enterprise, BIRAC endeavors to bring professionalism, transparency and efficiency into its functioning while providing support to catalyse the transformation of the emerging Indian bio-economy.
It has a very special and unique governance structure and a very carefully developed workforce strategy that includes an enabling work environment, a work culture that is caring, fosters excellence and hires the most talented and professional workforce.
Post : Senior Program officer – Clinical Trial Network
Position Code : SPO-05
Consolidated Remuneration : The consolidated fee shall be fixed between Rs.75,000 to Rs.2,40,000/- per month depending on the experience and qualifications.
No. of Position – 01
Job Description : The Sr. Program officer (SPO) will serve in the Program Management Unit for the National Biopharma Mission program at BIRAC.
Reporting to the Program Manager, PMU the SPO will get opportunity to contribute to establishment of hospital-based clinical trials networks.
The SPO will be responsible for interacting with all the applicants funded under NBM for monitoring the hospital sites in the networks ensuring establishing the systems and processes complying with GCP guidelines.
The SPO will also be expected to manage the grants/contracts as part of a team for various projects supported under the Mission.
The appointment shall be under ‘Contract for Service’ initially for a period of three (03) years or Co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.
The present duration of the project is till June’2024. Renewal of the contract shall depend on the extension of the Project or need for continuance of service, based on satisfactory performance.
Qualifications
Essential: – M.Sc / M.Pharma / BDS / MBBS in Life Sciences / Biological Science / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology.
– Diploma or degree in clinical research.
Desirable : – MD / MDS / PhD in Life Sciences / Biological Science / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology.
– Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills in positions requiring communications in a broad and diverse audience on a range of complex technical issues.
– Demonstrated strong planning and analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated capacity and Experience to handle collaboration within an organization and with external partners, as well as ability to work with efficiency and diplomacy as part of a team effort.
– Ability to organize/prioritize work and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
– Proactive and flexible nature with reliable follow-through and attention to detail.
– Ability to work both independently and in a cooperative and collegial fashion.
– Ability and willingness to travel domestic and international.
Experience : Minimum 4 years of experience as a clinical research associate in a company or Not-for profit or as a clinical trial coordinator at a trial site.
Age Limit – 35 Years as on closing date of application.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinating with stakeholders involved in establishing clinical trial network and ensuring the quality checks on the disease registry being implemented by the sites.
• Responsibilities for Implementation of the Mission Program which includes Ensuring monitoring of all grantees of your focus area by both technical and financial experts, working closely with the Scientific and Technical Advisory groups for project review and supervising grant management activities.
• Working with Legal and Finance to get all necessary Contracts and Agreements ready.
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)
1st Floor, MTNL Building
9, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road
New Delhi-110003
Last date of submission of application : 07th August 2023.
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