Organization: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), Ghaziabad
Location: Sector-23, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad-201002

Position: Secretary-cum-Scientific Director
Scale of Pay: Pay Matrix Level-14 (Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200)
Mode of Recruitment: Direct Recruitment
Age: Preferably below 50 years
Tenure: 5 years (Direct Recruitment basis)

Essential Qualifications:

1. Non-Medical:
   • Post-Graduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Pharmacology / Microbiology from a recognized University.
   • Ph.D. in any of the related fields.
2. Medical:
   • Post-Graduate degree in Medical / Biological Science with a specialty in Microbiology / Pharmacology.
   • Ph.D. in any of the related fields is desirable.

Experience Required:

• 15 years of experience, including 5 years at a senior level in the area of pharmaceuticals.
• Research experience in the relevant field with support of published papers.

Job Description:

• Act as the Chief Scientific and Executive Officer of the IPC.
• Serve as member-Secretary of the General Body, Governing Body, Scientific Body, and other Committees.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the IPC.
• Oversee the preparation of monographs for drugs and formulations for inclusion in the Indian Pharmacopoeia.
• Ensure timely publication of the National Formulary of India.
• Implement a time-bound program for the availability of quality certified reference substances required for drug quality assurance.

Application Process:

• Applications are invited from Indian citizens who fulfill the eligibility criteria.
• Applications should be in the prescribed format, available on the IPC website (ipc.gov.in), along with attested copies of supporting documents.
• Government employees must submit Annual Confidential Reports for the last five years, and private employees must provide equivalent assessment reports and employer’s certificate.
• Applications must be sent through the proper channel to:

Contact for Submission: Shri Bikash R. Mahato
Under Secretary (Drugs Regulation)
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Room No. 434-C, C-Wing, Nirman Bhawan,
New Delhi-110011

Deadline: Applications must be received within 60 days of publication in the Employment News.

Important Note: The post is expected to be filled effective from 1st March 2025. The IPC reserves the right to reject any or all applications without providing any reason.