1) Employment and Consulting opportunities: The Venture Center offers challenging employment and consulting opportunities for people who can identify with Venture Center's goals and mission. Venture Center seeks employees and consultants who have a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups succeed, and have a strong "service" ethos.
We also welcome applications for specialized functions relating to incubation/investment/innovation management/support functions all through the year. For enquiries related to this you can email us at hr@venturecenter.co.in.
Current Openings at Venture Center
Call ref: 2020/Sep; Call opens: 26 Sep 2020;
Master's degree or equivalent in business administration, science, or engineering
Minimum of Five year experience and proven track record driving innovation in a well-regarded corporate, consulting, or academic environment
Experience promoting technological transfer, innovation, and translational research of intellectual property
Experience developing and overseeing strategic plans to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in a complex organization
Business knowledge and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication; strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills; discretion and independent judgment
Knowledge of academic research methods
Location: Pune, Flexible
Provide leadership for the TechEx.in and the TTO Hub project (Supported by NBM)
Recruit and manage a team of 10-15 team members
Take responsibility for delivering the commitments under TTO hub project
Design, Initiate, operate program relating to innovation management and technology venturing including:
Technology marketing
Tech transfer – Deal structuring, valuation, negotiations
Spin off and new venture creation
IP protection
Policies, institutional mechanisms and office support for R&D organisations for innovation management
Industry – Academia technology partnerships, research and contract management
Technology scouting and open Innovation
Awareness programs and trainings
Undertake other appropriate responsibilities as requested by the director
CBA Center Coordinator
JOB CODE: CBA0
Qualification: Ph. D (Bioprocess/BioPhysics/Biotech)
Experience: 10+ years of Biopharmaceutical R&D experience.
Interest in engaging with industries/ startups etc in a service mode.
Very strong interest and skills in hands-on work in lab management, equipment handling and maintenance of the same.
A self-starter, can work with minimum supervision, efficient, strong communication skills.
Teaching/ mentoring talent.
Interest, orientation, willingness to learn will be more important than detailed prior experience.
To provide leadership for the Center for BioPharma Analysis
Skilled and well versed with Biosimilar characterization
Implement and support Quality Systems, ensure department compliance with GLP standards & Venture Center's EHS policy.
Ensure routine maintenance, repairs, calibration of scientific and calibration records maintained.
Conduct verification and validating studies leading to regulatory submissions.
Present progress updates and experimental results at project meetings
Operate lab, procurement & installation of equipment in coordination with scientific mentors and advisors of the VC
Conduct Technical Workshops and Training programmes
Incubation & Mentoring
Job Code: REG6
Location: Pune
Necessary:
Bachelor of Engineering or Technology or Masters in a Scientific Discipline/Engineering from a reputed and recognized University / Institute. Should have strong basic training in sciences/ engineering; ability to quickly grasp inventions/ technology and assess them.
Prior work experience in a professional organization of 1-2 years
Desirable:
MBA or equivalent/ post graduate training in project management
Prior exposure to incubators or investment firms or technology transfer organizations
Will be expected to be a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision and efficiently deliver project goals.
Skills required:
Comfort with MS Office tools, online collaborative tools & online video-conferencing platforms
Strong spoken/written communication skills
Attention to detail, persistence & resilience, service orientation
Incubation & Mentoring:
Meet with entrepreneurs and innovators, understand their needs, match them to various resource persons/facilities/VC services etc
Help creating a pipeline and signing-up potential incubatees
Interact regularly with incubatees to understand needs and take necessary actions
Ensure timely execution of incubation agreements with incubatees and track extensions and renewals of the contracts.
Developing the innovation ecosystem, create new facilities/programs/resources relevant for the innovators & entrepreneurs
Project management
Contribute to defining, raising money, executing and tracking the deliverables and managing various projects as they come up.
Contribute in writing project reports and facilitate coordination with various stakeholders and partners
Help write applications for recognitions and awards etc.
Events
Contribute to conceptualization and execution of technical workshops and organize events of use to entrepreneurs, start-ups, budding entrepreneurs etc. Managing the online video-conferencing platforms.
Tracking impact & visibility
Creating mechanisms to track and make visible the impact of Venture Center and its incubatees
Coordinating with social media team to ensure visibility for various activities under incubation programs
Any other tasks assigned by GM or project leader-in-charge
Mass Spectrometry
(Designation TBD)
JOB CODE: CAM1
Education and experience reflecting theoretical and hands-on (in-depth) experience with mass spectrometry techniques.
Preferably, PhD in Analytical Chemistry with a thesis focused on mass spectrometry
Clear communication skills and people management skills
Comfort with various relevant computing tools and methods
Orientation and interest in setting up and operating service facilities of use to industry and startups.
Full-time
To provide leadership for the Center for Applications of Mass Spectrometry (CAMS)
Should have a sound knowledge of IPR and related aspects
Ideal candidate will have a formal training in science stream (Graduate or post graduate)
Should have strong basic training in sciences; ability to quickly grasp inventions/ technology, visualize them and assess them
Will be expected to be a self-starter who can work with minimum supervision and efficiently deliver project goals.
Good communication skills especially in context of the proposed training programs.
Skills required: Ability to assimilate and understand scientific and technology disclosures
Technical and scientific information support: Contribute to building dedicated resources in academic and R&D institutions.
Identifying tech partners in academic/R&D organizations
Working closely with the faculties, management of R & D organization & Industry
Technology sourcing, patentability assessment
Promoting awareness of the importance of IP and other commercial issues in organization research
BioPharma Analyst
JOB CODE: CBA1
Qualification: M.Sc. (Biotech/Chemistry) / M. Tech. (Bioprocess/Chemical/Biotech)
Experience: 2+ years of Biopharmaceutical R&D experience
Interest in engaging with industries/ startups etc in a service mode.
Very strong interest and skills in hands-on work in lab management, equipment handling and maintenance of the same.
Develop, qualify and validate analytical methods suitable for characterization, release testing, and stability testing of Biopharmaceuticals
Prepare test procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and data collection forms, progress reports and results.
Implement and support Quality Systems, ensure department compliance with GLP standards & Venture Center's EHS policy.
Conduct verification and validating studies leading to regulatory submissions.
Operate lab, procurement & installation of equipment in coordination with scientific management.
Ensure routine maintenance, repairs on scientific instrumentation
Front Desk Executive
JOB CODE: REG 08
Proven experience as front desk representative, or relevant position
Familiarity with office machines (e.g. computers, printer, scanner and accessories etc.)
Knowledge of office management and basic bookkeeping
Proficiency in English (oral and written)
Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
Strong communication and people skills
Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
Problem-solving skills
Customer service orientation and pleasant personality
Graduate and any additional diploma will be considered as advantage
Keep front desk tidy and presentable with all necessary material (pens, forms, paper etc.)
Greeting and welcoming desks as they approach the front desk
Answer questions and address complaints
Answer all incoming calls and redirect them or keep messages
Receive letters, packages etc. and distribute them
Prepare outgoing mail by drafting correspondence, securing parcels etc.
Check, sort and forward emails
Keep updated records and files
Monitor office expenses and costs
Take up other duties as assigned (travel arrangements, schedules etc.)
B) Jobs on assignment basis
Role (Designation)
Requirements and preferences
Responsibilities
Associate
JOB CODE: AST2
For science graduates with interest in law/ government regulation
Compile and document various regulations related to technology products. Develop algorithmic flowcharts and develop a wiki equivalent of the same.
Duration: 2 months
2) Fellowships & internship: From time to time, Venture Center announces fellowships & internship opportunities for young people with science, engineering, intellectual property and/or management backgrounds through our website and also newspapers. Please see our announcements section for such announcements. Those very keen on such opportunities, can write to us at hr@venturecenter.co.inenquiring of such opportunities at any time.
See : http://venturecenter.co.in/ fellowships/vf/ For young and aspiring technology professionals to gain experience in technology development and commercialization with an NCL scientist.
Previous fellowship/ internship opportunities at the Venture Center: SIIP Fellowships
If any particular type of fellowship/ internship opportunities interest you, feel free to write to us with your resume - we will inform you of any new similar opportunity.
D) Ongoing internship positions
Role (Designation)
Requirements and preferences
Responsibilities
NCL Research
Foundation
Technology
Commercialization
Intern
JOB CODE: INT1
Young engineers/ scientists with entrepreneurial dreams. Highly motivated. Ability to take risks.
Good understanding of technology, finance.
Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence.
Full-time
Minimum 8 weeks
Paid
To help create start-up companies based on science-led technology from NCL or to help advance technology closer to the market.
Mentor: An inventor scientist or Dr V. Premnath
See: NCL RF Technology Commercialization Internship
Intern - Intellectual Property
JOB CODE: INT2
BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law or IPR degree. Candidates already signed up for PGD will also be considered. Patent Agent qualification will be a plus
Full time
Fixed duration - 6 months
Paid/ unpaid
Contribute to projects and activities of the Intellectual Property Facilitation Center at Venture Center and learn in the process.
Location: IPFACE, Venture Center, Pune
Mentor: Ms Archana Joshi, Patent Agent
More info:
http://www.ipface.org
Intern - Intellectual Property
JOB CODE: INT3
BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law or IPR degree. Candidates already signed up for PGD will also be considered. Patent Agent qualification will be a plus
Full time
Fixed duration - 6 months
Paid/ unpaid
Contribute to projects and activities of the Intellectual Property Group at NCL and learn in the process.
Location: IP Group, NCL
Mentor: Dr Niranjan Yeole
More info:
http://www.nclinnovations.org
Intern - Innovation Management
JOB CODE: INT4
BE or MSc with PGD in IPR or Patent Law and / or MBA with definitive interest in technology management & commercialization
Full time
Fixed duration - 6 months
Paid/ unpaid
Contribute to the projects and initiatives of the Innovation Management Group at NCL. Understand technology evaluation, commercialization and new venture creation.
Location: Innovation Management Group, NCL Innovations, NCL
Mentor: Dr M. D. Vetal/ Dr Vijayakumar Modepalli
More info:
http://www.nclinnovations.org
Intern, Regulatory Information and Facilitation Center
JOB CODE: RFC1
Education/ training in pharma/ biopharma/ biotech/ biomedical engineering
Masters candidate ( 2nd year preferred)
Strong interest in becoming a regulatory professional
Clear communication skills and people management skills
Comfort with a computer, MS Excel, WordPress
Full-time
Unpaid
To work closely with RIFC team and experts to help startups formulate their regulatory strategy
Collect, archive and document relevant regulatory documents.
Learn about medical products and other regulations via live projects.
More info: http://rifc.venturecenter.co.in
Note: This role is more suitable for a younger/ junior candidate
E) Short term student internship positions
Role (Designation)
Requirements and preferences
Responsibilities
Short term Intern
JOB CODE: SUM1
Young engineers/ scientists - recent graduates or in training
Good understanding of technology, finance.
Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence.
Minimum 8 weeks
Full-time
Paid/ unpaid
Work closely with selected inventors in technology development and commercialization
Short term Intern
JOB CODE: SUM2
Students from Technology policy/ Economics/ Management
Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence.
Students from Engineering with interest and experience in Makerspaces
Strong soft skills - ability to communicate, make pitches, inspire confidence.
Minimum 8 weeks
Full-time
Paid/ unpaid
Design, conduct and institutionalize prototyping (electronics, optics, coding, mechanical) workshops for school children and convey the excitement of inventions and model making.
(Build on http://tinkeringlab.co.in)
3) Training & volunteering opportunities: From time to time, the Venture Center announces/offers training and volunteering opportunities for persons with backgrounds in science/engineering, business/ management and/ or intellectual property law. Occasionally training opportunities are announced in other areas as well. If interested, please write to us
Prior laboratory experience and experience with analytical instruments will be a plus.
Full time
To work closely with Lab Manager to run laboratory facilities and analytical techniques. To contribute to laboratory projects, initiatives and events. To work closely with Lab Managers and Scientific Advisors to operate projects and resource centers.
Associating with volunteers does require a certain level of in-kind commitment of resources from Venture Center. In this context, Venture Center can accommodate only a few volunteers at any given time.
Volunteering opportunities exist in:
Planning and executing events of interest to the ecosystem.
Develop databases and useful resources for mentoring entrepreneurs.
Besides this, Venture Center is continuously looking for suitable candidates for full-time a) managerial roles relating to technology commercialization, government funded schemes for innovators and general business development (needs science or engineering backgrounds) and b) general management roles (needs strong company administration, HR, financial management, contract management talents).
The above positions will be filled up only if suitable candidates are found.
How to apply:
Applications are received online. Please apply here If you have any doubts or queries, write via email to hr@venturecenter.co.inwith your questions.
General requirements and expectations from Venture Center employees:
Venture Center is a non-profit organization with aims to benefit society by promoting entrepreneursstart-ups. Thus, Venture Center seeks employees and consultants who have a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups succeed, and have a strong "service" ethos.
A strong feature of Venture Center jobs is the rich learning environment and opportunity provided to employees to experiment, take initiative and be creative. The work of most employees has visible impact which can be satisfying. All employees benefit from access to high quality facilities and work environments. Compensation packages can be flexible but are often conservative due to Venture Center's non-profit status.
General requirements include: a) strong ethical standards and work ethics, b) comfort with computers, computer applications and internet, c) strong communication skills - spoken and written.
Venture Center's working hours are 9am - 6.00 pm (Monday to Saturday) and are designed to keep operations of Venture Center convenient for the start-ups, entrepreneurs, inventors and others that the organization serves. Managers in certain functions are provided the opportunity to avail of flexible hours. All jobs are located at Pune, Maharashtra, India.
About Venture Center:
The Venture Center is a technology business incubator specializing in technology enterprises offering products and services exploiting scientific expertise in the areas of materials, chemicals and biological sciences & engineering. Venture Center strives to nucleate and nurture technology and knowledge based enterprises by leveraging the scientific and engineering competencies of the institutions in the Pune region in India. The Venture Center is the trademark of Entrepreneurship Development Center, a not-for-profit company, based in Pune. For more information, go to http://www.venturecenter.co.in
The Venture Center also provides challenging learning and growth opportunities for employees, consultants, trainees/interns and volunteers/ honorary staff. (Statistics as of March 2019):
HR summary by Type of Engagement
(as of 1st May 2020)
Type of engagement
Number
Regular employees
36
Consultants
07
NCL RF interns, SIIP Fellowship, Dr. Lagu Fellowship,
Visvesvaraya Fellowship, other Interns
00
Volunteers, Sr. Fellows
01
TOTAL
44
HR summary by Gender
(as of 1st May 2020)
Gender
Number
Female
33
Male
11
TOTAL
44
HR summary by Roles
(as of 1st May 2020)
Roles
Number
Leadership
11
Operational
33
Interns/ Fellows
00
TOTAL
44
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