ICMR Recruitment 2024: Scientist-C & Scientist-D Non-Medical Positions

Adv. No. ICMR/Sc-C & D(Non-Med)/IPR/3/2024-Pers

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), an autonomous organization under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, invites applications from Indian citizens to fill one vacancy each for Scientist-C (Non-Medical) and Scientist-D (Non-Medical) positions. These roles will be based at the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Unit, ICMR Headquarters in New Delhi and involve all-India transfer liability.

• Application Deadline: September 16, 2024, by 5:30 PM
• Application Mode: Online at ICMR Recruitment Portal

Vacancy Details

1. Position: Scientist-C (Non-Medical)
   • No. of Vacancies: 01
   • Pay Level: Level 11, Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700)
   • Age Limit: 40 years
   • Location: ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi
2. Position: Scientist-D (Non-Medical)
   • No. of Vacancies: 01
   • Pay Level: Level 12, Pay Matrix (Rs. 78,800 – Rs. 2,09,200)
   • Age Limit: 45 years
   • Location: ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi

Key Responsibilities

Scientist-C (Non-Medical)

• Managing ICMR’s Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and overseeing technology transfers for healthcare and medical research.
• Conducting patentability searches, IP filings, prosecution, and managing opposition and litigation.
• Drafting and reviewing agreements related to IP, technology transfer, and collaboration.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, advisory committees, and patent attorneys.

Scientist-D (Non-Medical)

• Streamlining and strengthening IP and technology transfer processes.
• Drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs) for effective patent portfolio management.
• Overseeing end-to-end IP activities, including IP search, filing, opposition, and global strategy development.
• Promoting entrepreneurship and providing advice on IP-related matters.

Eligibility Criteria

Scientist-C (Non-Medical)

• Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics, or Medical Genetics.
• Essential Experience: 4 years of experience in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Management in Healthcare/Medicines/Therapeutics in Government/Public/Private sectors.
• Desirable Qualification: Ph.D. in related fields.

Scientist-D (Non-Medical)

• Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics, or Medical Genetics.
• Essential Experience: 8 years of experience in IPR Management in Healthcare/Medicines/Therapeutics.
• Desirable Qualification: Ph.D. in related fields.

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on a computer-based test (MCQs) or interview, or a combination of both.
• Minimum qualifying percentile in the test: 75%.
• The top 12 qualified candidates will be shortlisted for interviews.

Application Fee

• General/OBC: Rs. 1500
• SC/ST/Women/PwBD/EWS: Exempted
• Payment via online mode through the ICMR recruitment portal.

Application Process

Candidates must apply online by the deadline. Incomplete applications or those without supporting documents will be rejected.

For detailed instructions and to apply, visit the official recruitment website: https://recruit.icmr.org.in.