RECRUITMENT NOTICE NO.: THS-C/RN/02/2026 Dated: 15th January 2026
RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION
1. BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is an Institute of the Biotechnology
Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt.
of India. The institute is an integral part of the interdisciplinary NCR Biotech Science Cluster located at
Faridabad, with the mission to conduct innovative translational research and to develop research
collaborations across disciplines and professions to translate concepts into products to improve human
health.
2. BRIC-THSTI has built several inter-institutional collaborations and connectivity with industry supported
by well-trained teams of research and laboratory staff. THSTI has established various centres namely (a)
Centre for Maternal and Child Health, (b) Centre for Virus Research, Therapeutics and Vaccines (c) Centre
for Tuberculosis Research (d) Centre for Microbial Research, (e) Centre for Immunobiology and
Immunotherapy (f) Centre for Drug Discovery (g) Clinical Development Services Agency (h)
Computational and Mathematical Biology Centre (i) Centre for Bio-design and Diagnostics. These centres
are strengthened by many core facilities viz. Bioassay Laboratory, Biorepository, Biosafety Level-3 Lab,
Data Management Centre, Immunology Core laboratory, Multi-Omics facility, Experimental Animal Facility,
Vaccine design and Development facility, School of Innovation in Bio design etc. that serve as huge
resources for the research programmes of THSTI and also the National Capital Region Biotech Science
Cluster and other academic and industrial partners. BRIC-THSTI trains the next generation of scientific
leaders through many ambitious and globally competitive academic courses which promotes research and
innovation through multi-disciplinary academia-industry partnerships.
3. This recruitment is to fill up the vacancies for project positions at Clinical Development Services Agency
(CDSA) center. CDSA is a niche center of THSTI established to facilitate development of affordable
healthcare products for public health diseases. It is the only public Centre in the country created with
a mandate to support and nurture cost-effective, high quality, not-for-profit technology-based
preclinical and clinical product development as well as support clinical research conducted by public
agencies. It works towards development of an eco-system for training and learning and work with
public sector institutions, and small and medium enterprises (SME) to translate innovative technologies
into medical products for public good.
CDSA
The main objectives of CDSA are:
a. As an academic Clinical Research Unit, to undertake & provide end -to- end clinical study
support for investigators and SMEs in study planning, set up, conduct: project management,
monitoring, data management, safety reporting, analysis and report writing
b. Build research capacity and capability through high quality training in the area of clinical
development/trials and regulation
c. Support and strengthen clinical research environment in the country
d. Regulatory science and policy support: provide tools and approaches to support researchers,
regulators, health policy makers & industry.
4. This recruitment is to fill up the vacancies of BRIC-THSTI under the following projects:
Educational Qualification and Experience required for
the post:
1. Name of
the post Project Scientist - III
Name
of the Project
INDIGO Effective and Affordable Flu Vaccine for the world
Emoluments Rs. 78,000/- + HRA
Minimum
Educational
Qualification and
Experience
Essential qualifications and work experience:
• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Science or Technology from a recognised
University or equivalent
AND
• Seven years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and
Academic Institutions, or Science and Technology Organisations, and
Scientific activities and services
Desirable qualifications and work experience:
• Experience of clinical trial or public health project management in a
recognised organisation/institute (academic clinical trials unit, CRO,
pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or device company).
• Demonstrable experience of line management, project management
concepts, and ability to understand, explain and communicate project
concepts using standard tools and templates
Job profile
The Project Scientist – III (Project Manager) oversees, manages, and executes
the operational aspects of assigned clinical studies and trials, ensuring the
timely delivery of milestones while upholding the highest standards of quality,
compliance, and scientific integrity. The role demands cross-functional
leadership, operational excellence, and a strategic mindset to support complex
clinical research programs.
Key Responsibilities:
• The project manager will manage the performance of the project team
working on projects.
• The management and cross-functional coordination of the project and
work closely to develop and maintain the overall project plan and timelines,
communicate project expectations to the respective resource/consultant
and manage the overall project budget.
• Support the team in the implementation of systems for resource planning,
study/trial administration, implementation, oversight monitoring, quality
assurance, documentation and record keeping.
• Establishment of procedures to ensure adherence to trial protocols and
administrative requirements
• Develop project-specific and protocol-specific training, or as requested.
• Monitoring the trial progress to ensure compliance with and adherence to
the project plan and to identify, evaluate and rectify problems
• Understand the requirements of the various controlling bodies, agencies
and frameworks, guiding the project in conforming to those requirements
and coordinating any necessary audit processes
• Liaison with the Steering Committee and DSMB with a particular view on
compliance with Research Governance, Good Clinical Practice, Data
Protection and Ethical Requirement
• Work with the Investigators to ensure that the trial is meeting its targets, is
producing meaningful output and to predict and plan any changes that
warrant requests to changes in protocol, funding, or timelines
• Development, approval, and distribution of study-related documents,
including Case Report Forms (CRFs), study protocols, study manuals, and
other study tools to investigational sites and review committees
• Manage distribution, collection and tracking of regulatory documentation
to ensure compliance with regulatory and project requirements and audit
readiness
• Work with data management and other departments to track progress,
milestones and the challenges
• Communicate to team members the scope of work, timeline and project
goals, technical information or updates.
• Provide guidance and operational area training for project team members
and staff as required
• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for
assigned studies; willing to travel to trial sites across India at short notice
and for extended periods.
• Prepare, oversee, and track submissions to ethics committees, regulatory
authorities, and other governing bodies; manage amendments, renewals,
and responses to queries.
• Coordinate and support audit readiness and audit processes, including
development and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions
(CAPAs).
• Evaluate, implement, and manage clinical trial technology systems,
including CTMS, EDC, and eTMF; act as the point of contact for system
integration, troubleshooting, and user training.
• Select, contract, and oversee vendors, CROs, and third-party providers
(e.g., central labs, technology partners); track performance, timelines, and
deliverables against agreed quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a study-specific Risk Management Plan
to proactively identify, mitigate, and monitor protocol deviations, site
issues, and compliance concerns.
• Collaborate in the preparation of publications, manuscripts, and
conference abstracts derived from study data.
• Work with site teams to implement participant recruitment, engagement,
and retention strategies, including initiatives to improve diversity and
equitable access in trials.
• Track and reconcile project expenditures, oversee milestone-based
payments, and ensure alignment with the approved project budget and
funding agreements.
• Contribute to grant writing, preparation of funding proposals, and
preparation of reports to funding agencies, sponsors, and donors.
• Develop and analyse performance dashboards to track site metrics, data
quality, issue resolution trends, and overall project performance in real
time.
• Willingness to travel frequently to trial/study sites using various eligible
travel modes, including public and private transport across states in India.
• Faculty for training projects conducted by CDSA
• Any other assignment with the Clinical Portfolio Management team, based
on project deliverables or exigencies
Skills
• Leadership skills that include the ability to build effective project teams, the
ability to motivate others, delegation, drive and timely/quality decision
making
• Personal qualities that
include the ability to gain trust and confidence with
a variety of clients, good learning ability, managerial courage,
actionoriented and resilience in a fast- paced and rapidly changing
environment
• Comprehensive understanding of Indian Clinical Trials Regulations, ICH
and
CDSCO Good Clinical Practice
• Business/ Operational skills that include commitment to quality
management and problem-solving
• Influencing skills, including negotiation and teamwork
• Effective communication skills that include the provision of timely and
accurate information to stakeholders, proficient in English, strong written
and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access or other trial
management systems
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations, prepare technical reports and
contribute effectively to manuscripts
• Ability to develop and implement monitoring plans and SOPs
• Ability to make evaluative judgments, remain flexible as projects and
priorities change
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as
collaboratively within a team setting
• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines pertaining to the conduct of
clinical trials/ studies on human subjects.
Date of walk-in interview:
28
th January 2026 @09:00 AM at THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster,
3
rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad – 121001
3. Name of the
post Principal Project Associate
Name
of the Project
INDIGO Effective and Affordable Flu Vaccine for the world
Emoluments Rs. 49,000/- + HRA
Job Location Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
Essential qualifications and work experience:
(i) Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Agricultural Sciences, OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine from a
recognised University or equivalent; and
(ii) Eight (08) years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial
and/or Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations,
including scientific activities and services.
OR
(i) Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Science / Engineering / Technology /
Pharmaceutical Sciences / MD / MS from a recognised University or
equivalent; and
(ii) Four (04) years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial
and/or Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations,
including scientific activities and services.
Desirable qualifications and work experience:
• Experience of clinical trial or public health project management and
monitoring in a recognised organisation/institute (academic clinical trials
unit, CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or device company).
Job profile
• The Principal Project Associate (Clinical Research Associate) conducts
monitoring visits for the assigned trial protocol and trial sites. Overall, the
responsibilities are to ensure that the trial is conducted in accordance with
the protocol, standard operating procedures, good clinical practice, and
applicable regulatory requirements.
• Performs site monitoring throughout the trial, which involves visiting the
trial sites regularly (site initiation to site closeout) in accordance with the
contracted scope of work.
• Performs quality functions and executes quality programs (clinical
operations, clinical laboratory) as per GCP/GCLP and regulations
• Completes appropriate therapeutic, protocol and clinical research training
to perform job duties.
• Setting up the trial sites such that each center has the trial materials,
including the trial drug, while ensuring all trial supplies are accounted for.
• Administers protocol and related trial training to assigned sites and
establishes regular lines of communication with sites to manage ongoing
project expectations and issues.
• May provide training and assistance to junior clinical staff.
• Creates and maintains appropriate documentation regarding site
management, monitoring visit findings and action plans by submitting
regular visit reports and other required trial documentation.
• Manages the progress of assigned studies by tracking regulatory/ IEC
submissions and approvals, recruitment and enrolment, CRF completion
and submission, and data query generation and resolution.
• Verifying that data entered onto the CRFs is consistent with participant
clinical notes (source data/ document verification)
• Writing visit reports.
• Filing and collating trial documentation and reports.
• Archiving trial documentation and correspondence.
• Evaluates the quality and integrity of trial site practices related to the
proper conduct of the protocol and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Escalates quality issues to the Quality Manager, Project Manager and/ or
senior management.
Work with Clinical Portfolio Management on other projects as directed and
with other internal departments on their requirements as and when required.
Skills
• Computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
applications
• Basic knowledge and ability to apply GCP and applicable regulatory
guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a good command
of English, are required.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
Effective time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
4. Name of
the post Senior Clinical Research Associate
Number
of the post
02
Name
of the Project
Effect of Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC) on neonatal mortality and
culture-positive sepsis in low-birth-weight neonates in district hospitals in
Chhattisgarh, India: a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial
Emoluments INR 75,000 per month
Location Based at AIIMS Raipur and travel to 10 District Hospitals in
Chhattisgarh
Minimum
Educational
Qualification and
Experience
• Bachelor's in Life Sciences with a minimum of three years of relevant clinical
trial monitoring or clinical trial/study coordinator, or clinical trial/study
associate experience.
OR
• Master’s degree/ diploma, life sciences, pharmacy, public health,
healthcare or other related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant
clinical trial monitoring or clinical trial/study coordinator, or clinical
trial/study associate experience.
OR
• MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BAMS/ BPT with a minimum of 2 years of relevant
clinical trial monitoring or clinical trial/study coordinator, or clinical
trial/study associate experience.
Job profile
• The Sr. Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for overseeing
clinical trial sites from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance with
study protocols, ICH-GCP, applicable regulations, and internal SOPs.
Responsibilities include:
• Conduct monitoring visits (on-site and remote), including initiation, routine
monitoring, and closeout.
• Ensure trial sites comply with regulatory, protocol, and GCP requirements.
• Conduct risk-based monitoring and escalate site issues and protocol
deviations appropriately.
• Verify informed consent and subject safety in alignment with ethical
standards.
• Monitor AE/SAE reporting timelines to ensure compliance with regulatory
requirements and escalate delayed submissions to the pharmacovigilance
team.
• Review source documents and CRFs to verify data accuracy and consistency
(SDV).
• Ensure appropriate management and documentation of investigational
product (IP).
• Maintain essential trial documents in accordance with ICH GCP and local
regulations.
• Prepare detailed monitoring visit reports and manage action items.
• Support regulatory and ethics submissions, patient recruitment, and
resolution of data queries.
• Provide training to site personnel on study protocols, GCP, and SOPs.
• Ensure timely delivery and proper handling of study supplies and
investigational product.
• Monitor quality metrics and assist with CAPA implementation.
• Ensure site readiness for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Use clinical trial systems (EDC, CTMS, eTMF) for tracking, documentation,
and communication.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, data management,
safety, and regulatory teams.
• Maintain effective communication with investigators and site staff to
ensure study success.
• Frequently travel to assigned trial/study sites by eligible modes of travel,
including city and state public transportation, own transportation, train
travel, or private mass transport services, including standard and luxury
buses.
Skills
• Proficient in computer applications, with demonstrated expertise in
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, GCLP, and regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with effective time management skills and ability to
manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
Last date for receipt of online application for posts: 04th February 2026.
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