This role is for an accomplished academic and research leader to contribute to the next phase of the Department of Biotechnology's growth. The position focuses on high-impact research, industry collaboration, sponsored projects, consultancy, international partnerships, and technology-led innovation. It suits a professional who can effectively bridge academia, industry, research, and translational innovation.
Responsibilities
Lead and strengthen applied and translational research within the Department
Develop large-scale industry-sponsored and government-funded research programs
Build strategic partnerships with leading national and international companies, universities, hospitals, and research institutions
Drive consultancy, technology development, and industry projects
Establish new research laboratories, Centres of Excellence, and multidisciplinary research groups
Mentor faculty and researchers in developing competitive research proposals and high-quality publications
Guide Ph.D., postgraduate, and undergraduate students in high-quality research and innovation projects
Create pathways for patents, technology transfer, licensing, and commercialisation
Mentor student and faculty-led biotech, medtech, and deep-tech startups
Develop international research collaborations and joint programs
Strengthen the department's visibility through high-impact publications, patents, funded projects, industry projects, and international collaborations
Contribute to curriculum development with emphasis on industry relevance, emerging technologies, and experiential learning
Represent the institution at major academic, industry, and research forums nationally and internationally
Contribute to the strategic growth of the Department as a leading centre for applied biotechnology, translational research, and innovation
Requirements
Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or a closely related discipline from a reputed institution
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in academia, with significant experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership
Strong academic and research credentials from reputed institutions
Demonstrated experience in building or leading research programs, laboratories, Centres of Excellence, or academic-industry initiatives
Strong track record in one or more of the following areas:
Applied and translational biotechnology research addressing real-world industrial, healthcare, environmental, or societal challenges
Strong industry connections and engagement with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, diagnostics, food, agriculture, chemicals, or life-sciences organisations
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Demonstrated experience in industry-sponsored research and consultancy projects
Track record of securing competitive research grants and externally funded projects from government agencies and industry
Strong publication record in reputed international journals and conferences
Patents, technology development, technology transfer, or commercialisation experience
Experience translating research into prototypes, products, processes, diagnostics, or industrial solutions
Established national and international research collaborations with universities, research institutions, and industry
Experience developing and managing MoUs, joint research programs, faculty/student exchanges, and international academic partnerships
Experience in mentoring startups, deep-tech ventures, or biotechnology/life-science enterprises
Ability to build multidisciplinary research programs across areas such as bioengineering, bioprocessing, synthetic biology, molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, diagnostics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and computational biology
Experience establishing or strengthening Centres of Excellence, laboratories, research groups, or industry-funded facilities
Strong record of student mentoring, particularly in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry projects
Experience supervising Ph.D. scholars and postgraduate research students
Demonstrated ability to attract and develop high-quality research talent and collaborative research teams
Strong professional network across academia, industry, R&D organisations, healthcare institutions, and startups
Nice to have:
Academic experience at IITs, IISc, BITS Pilani, leading NITs, or other reputed national/international universities
Significant experience working with or collaborating with leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life-sciences companies
International academic or research experience
A strong record of externally funded and industry-sponsored research
Experience in technology translation, product development, clinical/industrial validation, or technology commercialisation
Successful technology transfer / licensing / startup incubation experience
Experience building industry-funded laboratories or Centres of Excellence
Experience in academic administration, department leadership, or institutional development
Research-driven academic leader, industry connector, and institution builder who can create meaningful impact at the intersection of Biotechnology × Applied Research × Industry × Healthcare × Innovation × Entrepreneurship
Demonstrated ability to take research from laboratory to real-world application, build long-term partnerships, and create opportunities for students, faculty, and startups
Benefits
Opportunity to build and lead high-impact applied and translational research programs
Access to a growing research and innovation ecosystem
Opportunities to work closely with leading biotechnology, healthcare, and life-sciences organisations
Support for sponsored research, consultancy, and technology development
Opportunities to establish Centres of Excellence and specialised laboratories
Important Details
Department: Biotechnology
Experience: Minimum 10 years in academia
About the Company
We are a fast-growing engineering institution with a strong focus on applied research, industry-driven education, innovation, and entrepreneurship, while maintaining a strong foundation in core engineering and emerging technologies.
