IIT Bombay - Program Manager - Translational Research Centre

About Translational Research Centre (TRC) :

TRC has been setup at IIT Bombay to address some of the critical challenges that are posed in the deep-tech area. The TRC is expected to strongly support the existing innovation ecosystem and also play a pivotal role in maturing the fountain of ideas emanating from academic research, to result in ripe technologies towards commercialization.

The aim is create an ambience that will provide infrastructural support and enable the maturation of early-stage breakthrough innovations towards creating societal and industry impact.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work with PIC to prepare business plans for the centre.

- Managing operational and budgetary aspects of the centre

- Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization and creating and managing long-term goals.

- Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders. Developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.

- Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure centre goals are achieved.

- Collaborate internally with cross-functional team members and walk-the-extra-mile, extend support to all activities of the centre.

Desired Profile:

- 6 plus years' experience in project management, exposure to research and translational activities, etc.

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- MBA/ B. E./ B. Tech preferred

- Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint etc.

General information:

The position is contractual for a period of 1 year but renewable as per Institute's guidelines and tenable only for the duration of the project. The selection committee may offer lower or higher designation and lower or higher salary depending upon the experience and performance of the candidate in the interview.