Applications are invited for the post of  Programme Manager at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms, Bengaluru. 

In coordination with the Senior Programme Management team, organize and conduct activities under a ​‘Life Science Innovation & Entrepreneurship’ programme addressing climate change and its impact on health, agriculture, and the environment.

Responsibilities Include: Assisting the ​‘Programme Lead’ with the following duties -

• Programme Management: Managing various processes involved in the programme, which includes identifying problem statements, scouting startups, and facilitating support for entrepreneurs through funding, incubation, mentorship, and more.
• Stakeholder Engagements: Coordinating with stakeholders such as innovators and entrepreneurs, funders and investors, mentors, domain experts, incubators, accelerators, and other partners and collaborators.
• Organizing Activities: Organizing interactions by scheduling & hosting meetings, workshops, networking events, and other activities planned under the programme.
• Documentation & Analysis: Documenting key discussions, conducting research on relevant topics, identifying critical needs, writing proposals and reports, curating outreach content (which includes graphical, textual, and audio-visual materials such as presentations), and creating reports for the programme.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with various teams and individuals within C‑CAMP to support other initiatives and activities as needed.
• On-Field Activities: Assist in conducting on-field pilot deployments of innovations on the field, including extensive groundwork, monitoring and evaluation, requiring on‑ground travel, liaison with startups, coordination with regional and national stakeholders, taking feedback and reporting, etc.

Key Qualities:

• The candidate should be a well-organized individual with strong communication, problem-solving, programme management, and multi-tasking skills. Furthermore, the candidate should be a team player who thrives in dynamic and evolving professional environments. Most importantly, the candidate should be passionate about creating an impact in various life science sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, environment, and climate.
• A strong interest in designing and drafting communication materials, both textual and visual, including graphics, reports, and slide decks will be considered an advantage.

Contract position initially for one (1) year extendable based on performance evaluation.

Based on candidate’s qualifications & experience.

Master’s degree or equivalent (B. Tech, etc.) in life sciences or other associated streams, with 5 – 8 years of experience of working in a ​‘Life science Research, Innovation or Entrepreneurial Ecosystem’, especially in Environment, Climate, Health, or Agriculture-related sectors.

Desired: PhD with experience of working in a ​‘Life science Innovation or Entrepreneurial Ecosystem’, especially on themes such as Environment, Sustainability, Climate, Health, Agriculture, etc.

• Interested candidates must apply using the Google Form link provided: https://forms.gle/vW4e9BaGCkB6GapNA
• Only applications submitted through the Google Form will be considered. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. For any queries, feel free to contact at hr@​ccamp.​res.​in Please note that applications sent to this Email ID will not be considered.

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