Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology etc.) or Master of Science (Neuroscience / Neurobiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Genetics, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, Cell Biology, Life Sciences etc.).
Not Eligible / Exclusions: M. Pharm Candidates with a major in Pharmacognosy or M.Sc. Candidates with a major in Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science or Ecology.
2 to 4 years of relevant life sciences experience in fields such as Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Research, Drug Discovery & Development, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Data Management or Medical Writing.
Preference will be given to Candidates with Neuroscience / Neurology / Neuro Psychiatric experience including Neurodegenerative Diseases (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease etc.), Autoimmune diseases of the central nervous system, Epilepsy, Seizures, Migraines, Brain & CNS Tumours and infections, psychiatric disorders.
Familiarity with neuroscience-focused drug development pipelines, pre-clinical and clinical studies, clinical trial phases, disease pathophysiology, mechanisms of action, therapeutic targets, biomarkers, endpoints, clinical trial registries, and the relevance of the blood-brain barrier to CNS drug development, drug delivery, and therapeutic efficacy would be preferred.
Ability to interpret scientific literature, clinical trial records, press releases, company pipelines, regulatory updates, and other publicly available sources to extract accurate and structured intelligence.
Candidates who have qualified the UGC NET/SET examination will be preferred.
Prior research publication in a peer-reviewed journal would be an added advantage.
QC skills.
Good proficiency in handling Excel and other analytical tools.
Secondary research experience.
Good project management and people management skills are highly desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good reporting skills.
Inquisitive mindset and a dedication to continuous learning & improvement.
