BIRAC Manager/Officer Job Openings in Technical/Technology Transfer


Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council 
(A Govt. of India Enterprise) 
Set up by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India 

Vacancy Ref. No: BIRAC/Vac/01/2019 

BIRAC is inviting application from qualified and experienced candidates for filling up of the following posts: 

1 UBIRAC POSITIONS 

Position: Chief Manager (Specialized Services) – Level E 5 – E6 (Position Code IP-01) 

Scale of Pay: Rs. 80,000/- - 2,10,000/- plus 35% perks and 24% HRA for Level E5. Rs. 90,000/- - 2,30,000/- plus 35% perks and 24% HRA for Level E6. 

Job Description: To develop strategy, operations & process and for providing specialized services for empowering and enabling the biotech innovation ecosystem such as IP management, technology transfer, technology acquisition, product commercialization, etc and to ensure their execution assuring highest quality. To facilitate revenue generation activities in BIRAC. The job involves domestic travels. 

1. Key Responsibilities: 

i. Leading the Team on IP and Technology Transfer. 
ii. Develop a framework for BIRAC as knowledge partner, IP and Technology Management providing specific specialized services that would outline BIRAC’s role.



iii. Opportunities mapping of technology gaps and intellectual property sector wise. 
iv. Provide advisory services for licensing, acquisition and technology transfer 
v. Facilitate networking for Technology Transfer / Acquisition 
vi. Providing advisory services / training in patent filing and registration. 
vii. Leads analysis of patent policy of India in comparison to other countries. 
viii. To coordinate and facilitate revenue generation activities in BIRAC. 

2. Essential Qualification: PhD in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Pharma/ Agri/ Plant Sciences from a recognized institute. 
3. Desirable Qualification: Excellent Communication & Networking skills and Experience in Business Development 
4. Experience: 13 to 16 years with minimum 5 to 6 years of experience in a Senior Management position in a reputed organization. Should have minimum 4 to 6 years experience in IPR / Patent analysis / technology licensing and acquisition / technology transfer / public private partnership activities in a reputed organization / managing in lead role services in a CRO Biotech. 
5. Age Limit: 48 years 

Position: Officer (Technology Transfer and Commercialization) - Level E1 Band 1 (Position Code SPED-01) 

Scale of Pay: Rs. 40,000/- - 1,20,000/- plus 35% perks and 24% HRA. 

Job Description: To be responsible for facilitating transfer / commercialization of Technologies / Products Developed through the BIRAC projects. The job involves domestic travels. 

1. Key Responsibilities: 

i. Provide assistance in developing the commercialization plan for all BIRAC generated technologies / products. 
ii. Create showcasing and branding opportunities for BIRAC products / technologies. 
iii. Arrange Innovation Market Place and other Investor forums for Technology 
iv. Responsible for all corporate branding, communication, exhibitors. 
v. Identify, create opportunities to facilitate commercialization, investment, scaling, private / government procurement. 
vi. Create a biotech angel investor network / integrate international investor forum 
vii. Direct mapping of technologies in research organizations at national and international level.
viii. Evaluate the technology on the basis of its potential for commercialization. 
ix. Assure sourcing of technology from research academia. 
x. Facilitate the process of transfer from lab to small biotech to large biotech to market. 
xi. Determine technology pricing based on market demand, growth potential, innovativeness of the technology, etc 
xii. Provide assistance in drafting technology transfer agreements with assistance from legal cell. 
xiii. Facilitate discussions on technology transfer at various platforms 
xiv. Build, maintain and utilize network of client relationships. Administration. Business Development Experience, Excellent Communication & Networking skills and Technology In - Licensing and Out – Licensing direct experience. 

1. Essential Qualifications: B.Tech/M.Sc in life sciences/bio technology from a recognized institute. 

2. Desirable Qualifications: M.Tech/Ph.D / PG Diploma in IPR, Communication or Marketing or Business Product commercialization. 

3. Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience in technology licencing and acquisition and facilitating technology transfer and commercialization of technologies / products. 
4. Age Limit 30 years 

Position: Officer (Technical) - Level E 1 Band 1 (Position Code TG-01) Reserved for OBC 

Scale of Pay: Rs. 40,000/- - 1,20,000/- plus 35% perks and 24% HRA. 

Job Description: Responsible for Technical Management of projects. 

1. Key Responsibilities: 
i. Work closely with experts to identify priorities and need based project 
ii. Assist Head Technical for project appraisal and technical due diligence. 
iii. Make detailed technical reports, analyze data and interpret results. 
iv. Technical monitoring of all projects. v. Evaluate the project specific technologies, project results, products and processes and define future strategies. 
vi. Contribute to scientific analysis and understanding of the problem, gaps and required scientific intervention 
vii. Supports the projects for product development regulatory approval process. 
viii. Understand team objectives and cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve them 
ix. Adhere to internal and external compliance responsibilities in a timely manner. 


1. Essential Qualifications: B.Tech / M.Sc in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharma / Agri / Plant Sciences from a recognized and reputed institute. 

2. Desirable Qualifications: Ph.D in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharma / Agri / Plant Sciences / M.Tech from a recognized and reputed institute. 

3. Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience. 

4. Age Limit 30 years 

Position: Officer (Investment) - Level E 1 Band 1 (Position Code IG-01) Reserved for OBC 

Scale of Pay: Rs. 40,000/- - 1,20,000/- plus 35% perks and 24% HRA. 

Job Description: Responsible for Management of Projects under different Investment Schemes. 

1. Key Responsibilities: 

i. Work closely with experts to identify priorities and need based project 
ii. Assist Head Technical for project appraisal and technical due diligence. 
iii. Make detailed technical reports, analyze data and interpret results. 
iv. Technical monitoring and grant management of assigned projects / scheme. 
v. Evaluate the project specific technologies, project results, products and processes and define future strategies. 
vi. Contribute to scientific analysis and understanding of the problem, gaps and required scientific intervention 
vii. Supports the projects for product development regulatory approval process. 
viii. Understand team objectives and cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve them 
ix. Adhere to internal and external compliance responsibilities in a timely manner. 

2. Essential Qualifications: M.Sc in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Agri / Plant Sciences from a recognized and reputed institute. 

3. Desirable Qualifications: Ph.D in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharma / Agri / Plant Sciences / M.Tech from a recognized and reputed institute. 

4. Experience: Minimun 2years of work experience 
5. Age Limit 30 years 

Last Date for Application is 8 th March, 2019.

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