Associate/Senior Consultant –Science Communications

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About the Organization

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, set up by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally relevant product development needs.

BIRAC is a industry-academia interface and implements its mandate through a wide range of impact initiatives, be it providing access to risk capital through targeted funding, technology transfer, IP management and handholding schemes that help bring innovation excellence to the biotech firms and make them globally competitive. In its Eight years of existence, BIRAC has initiated several schemes, networks and platforms that help to bridge the existing gaps in the industry-academia Innovation research and facilitate novel, high quality affordable products development through cutting edge technologies. BIRAC has initiated partnerships with several national and global partners to collaborate and deliver the salient features of its mandate.

Job Description

BIRAC is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join our team as Senior Consultant-Science Communications. The incumbent will play a critical role in developing and executing science communication strategies to promote BIRAC's initiatives, achievements, and contributions to the biotechnology sector.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive science communication strategy aligned with BIRAC's mission, objectives, and target audience.
• Create engaging and informative content, including press releases, articles, blogs, social media posts, newsletters, and multimedia materials, to communicate BIRAC's activities, programs, and impact to diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and prioritize key messages and themes for communication, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Proactively identify media opportunities and develop relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and other media contacts to secure coverage of BIRAC's initiatives and achievements.
• Manage BIRAC's digital and social media platforms, including website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, to disseminate information, engage with stakeholders, and build a strong online presence.
• Coordinate and support the organization of events, workshops, webinars, and other outreach activities to promote BIRAC's programs and initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to internal stakeholders on science communication best practices, messaging, and content development.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and social media metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay informed about trends, developments, and best practices in science communication, and incorporate innovative approaches and tools to enhance BIRAC's communication efforts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, guidelines, and regulations related to communication and media relations.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachlers/Master's degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, public relations, science communication, or a related field.

Desirable Qualifications:

• PhD or additional qualifications in biotechnology or life sciences preferred.

 Experience:

•  Associate Consultant: Post qualification, between 3 years to 10 years with minimum 2 years of in science communication, public relations, media relations, or related roles, preferably in the biotechnology or life sciences sector.
• Senior Consultant: Post qualification, shall be between 11 to 19 years of experience in science communication, public relations, media relations, or related roles, preferably in the biotechnology or life sciences sector.

Salary

The Consolidated fee for Associate Consultant shall be Rs.75,000/- and for Sr. Consultant shall be Rs.1,25,000/- per month.

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