CDFD Consultant Opportunity Senior Incubation Manager (Life Sciences Start-up Ecosystem)

The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, a research institute under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), is seeking applications for the temporary post of Consultant – Senior Incubation Manager for the recently established CDFD Technology Incubator. The incubator aims to promote and accelerate early-stage innovations in life sciences and related disciplines.

Position Details

Post Title	Number of Posts	Tenure (Initial)	Consultancy Fee (Per Month)	Age Limit
Consultant – Senior Incubation Manager	01	12 months (Extendable)	₹ 60,000/- to ₹ 70,000/- (Based on qualification and experience)	Below 50 Years

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Category	Requirement
Essential Qualification	Master’s degree or equivalent in Life Sciences discipline from any nationally reputed Institute/University.
Certifications (Added Advantage)	Certifications in any three of the following: Incubation and Entrepreneurship, Regulatory Affairs, Business Models, Digital Marketing, Technology Transfer, Program Management.
Essential Experience	Minimum 4 years of overall work experience in the start-up ecosystem, either as a start-up founder/co-founder/core team member and/or as a stakeholder of the start-up ecosystem or in managing/administering an incubation centre.

Key Work Responsibilities

The Senior Incubation Manager will be crucial for the success of the CDFD Incubator, focusing on the following areas:

Incubatee Management: Expand the portfolio, selection support, and strategic nurturing of life science/biotech startups.
Facility Oversight: Oversee and optimize technology infrastructure, specialized laboratory resources, and ensuring operational excellence.
Mentorship & Support: Actively mentor/support startups with a strong understanding of the biotech ecosystem, regulatory pathways, and commercialization challenges.
Program Planning: Plan and organize ecosystem-building initiatives like tech showcases, investor meets, workshops, and networking sessions.
Funding & Grants: Identify funding avenues (Government + private), draft grant proposals, and support incubatees in securing funding and early market traction.
Strategic Partnerships: Strengthen start-up access to mentors, investors, corporates, and professional service providers.
Reporting & Branding: Monitor startup progress, track KPIs, provide periodic reporting, and manage social media platforms for brand visibility.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must forward their CVs and supporting documents in PDF format to the following email address:

Email ID: cfd.recruitment@gmail.com

Documents Required (in PDF format):

Identity proof.
Date of Birth / Proof of age.
Educational Qualification (all mark sheets and certificates).
Experience Certificate(s) on the letterhead of the Company/Institute (with designation, joining date, relieving date, and salary drawn particulars).