National Development (Clincial) Services Agency
(Supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT),
Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India)
Various vacancies Department of Biotechnology
National Development (Clinical) Services Agency (NDSA) formed by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India as an extramural unit of its newly established autonomous institute “Translational Health Science & Technology Institute”, to assist and guide entrepreneurs in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors in India with preclinical and clinical development of products in compliance with international standards. NDSA is seeking suitable candidates for the following positions:
Position will be based in New Delhi
salary of at least Rs.1,36,000 per month.
Skills:
• Technical and managerial expertise in preclinical and clinical research projects with drugs and/or vaccines.
• Demonstrated talent management skills including recruiting and hiring successful staff and consultants; coaching, mentoring and developing staff; and fostering identification with organizational culture and values.
• Demonstrated success in multi-cultural leadership and management.
• Ability to network and interact effectively with donor and collaborating agencies, including public and private companies, government and non-governmental organizations and drug regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated acumen in financial accountability, administration, and operations.
• Fluent in English with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; fluency in Hindi or other Indian languages desirable.
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in medicine, life sciences, public health, development, social sciences or a related field.
• A minimum of ten years of experience managing projects and/or offices and staff, including at least five years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in developing strategies, managing programs and budgets; monitoring and evaluating programs; managing relationships with international organizations, NGOs, community-based organizations, donors, government, and the private sector.
• Experience working within an international non-government organization preferred. US Government, DFID, BMGF and other major foundations experience a plus.
Position is based in New Delhi
Salary of at least Rs.1,08,000 per month.
Skills: The Director Training must demonstrate strong scientific evaluation ability. S/he must possess
excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with senior leaders within the organization and outside.
Experience: MD/PhD with a working knowledge of drug development, as well as thorough experience in the
design, implementation, monitoring and management of clinical trials. Research experience in life sciences,
clinical sciences, or pharmacology; supervision of postdoctoral fellows; experience in initiating scientific / medical education or training programs will be useful. In depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and quality standards) will be preferred.
Position is based in New Delhi
Salary of at least Rs.1,08,000 per month.
Skills
• Meticulous organizational skills, ability to prioritize projects, follow through on detail with high-level accuracy
• Demonstrated ability for managing people and tasks in a supportive and constructive manner
• Ability to problem solve, flexible and adaptable
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with ability to act independently and part of team
Experience
• Master’s degree in in management or operations
• Minimum of 7-8 years experience
• Experience in an international organization
• Experience in the drug development and discovery a plus
- Director Project Management:
Position is based in New Delhi
Salary of at least Rs.108,000 per month.
Skills
• Demonstrated report writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership qualities at mid-management level
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent written and spoken Vietnamese and English
• Willingness and ability to travel within Vietnam up to 30 percent annually
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in biological sciences or other relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years progressive work responsibility with extensive project management experience; work experience in vaccine development as well as experience working effectively with government counterparts; experience working with the private sector and/or managing donor funded projects a plus.
Position is based in New Delhi with a salary of at least Rs.108,000 per month.
Qualifications:
• M.D. (Pharmacology or Medicine) with a minimum of 7-8years R&D experience in pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of clinical pharmaceutical standards, ICH-GCP, ICH-Safety and Schedule-Y.
Experience & Skills
• Experience in New drug/ vaccine development from Phase I onwards
• Experience in preparing study related documents: Protocol, IB and CSR
• Experience in SAE management as per regulatory requirement
• Experience in pharmacovigilance.
• Proven ability to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Supervisory skills including clinical mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English.
Position based in New Delhi
Salary of at least Rs. 1,08,000 per month.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Ph.D. in Statistics or related field or equivalent experience minimum 5 years or MS. and minimum 7 years relevant experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience using SAS software, especially base, statistics, and graphics.
• At least 5 years’ experience developing statistical analysis plans and statistical methods sections for protocols.
• Demonstrated use of sample size estimation and power calculation tools/software.
• Very good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Grant And Contract Manager
Based in New Delhi
Salary of Rs. 63,000/- per month.
Skills
• Expertise in the financial and regulatory aspects of USAID.
• Working knowledge of grants administration.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills in English.
Experience
Bachelors degree in business administration, finance, or accounting plus a minimum of five years experience working in health and development programs with substantial expertise in contracts and grant management to civil society organizations, CBOs, and FBOs in developing countries; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Administrative & Finance Manager:
The position based in New Delhi
Salary of Rs.63,000 per month.
Skills:
• S/he must be a person of exemplary and unquestionable integrity with proven work ethics that meet strict deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of computerized accounting systems and MS Office applications and a sound knowledge of donor-funded financial management and controls.
• Should be well-organized with strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work on own initiative.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, build strong working relationships, formulate solutions and offer opinions in an open manner.
• Must have an analytical approach to work, strong attention to detail, ability to make quick but balanced decisions and an investigative nature.
Experience: S/he must possess a master's degree in business management, finance, or any relevant discipline with at least 5 years of work experience in a similar position preferably in a non-profit organization.
Position is based in New Delhi
Salary of Rs. 15,000 to 20,000/ per month.
Qualifications: Graduate with 2-3 years of experience working with senior executives. Good communication
skills, including strong written and spoken English, excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and familiarity with the Internet and ability to prioritize work.
All positions are currently based in the New Delhi office of NDSA. NDSA offers an enabling environment with tremendous opportunities for growth. Interested candidates may please send in their applications with a cover note, three references and current CV to jobs.ndsa@gmail.com as soon as possible. The selection committee of NDSA meets once in every two months to review applications received, short list potential
candidates and interview / recruit. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
