Qualification:
- M.Tech or PhD in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, or a closely related field (Mandatory)
- Candidates with research experience or publications in peer-reviewed journals will be given preference
Key Responsibilities:
1. Scientific Oversight & Quality Control
- Review and validate all scientific content produced by the content team including articles, infographics, social media posts, newsletters, eBooks, and educational materials to ensure factual accuracy and scientific integrity
- Ensure that all content aligns with the latest developments in biotechnology, life sciences, genomics, bioinformatics, and related fields
- Provide constructive scientific feedback to content developers to continuously raise content quality standards
2. Team Management & Content Pipeline
- Lead and manage a team of content developers and science writers, assigning topics, setting timelines, and reviewing deliverables
- Design and maintain a structured content calendar across Biotecnika& platforms (Biotecnika.org, Rasayanika, Pharmanika, Meditechnica, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc.)
- Collaborate with faculty, domain experts, and academic advisors to source and verify content accuracy
3. Social Media Handles Management
- Oversee and manage the scientific content published across Biotecnika social media handles, ensuring each platform& tone, accuracy, and engagement are appropriate for the target audience
- Plan and supervise the creation of science-focused social media content posts, reels, carousels, stories that simplify and communicate complex biological concepts to students and early researchers
- Monitor social media content performance and guide iterative improvements based on audience engagement data
4. Strategic Content Planning
- Develop a science-first content strategy that positions Biotecnika as an authoritative voice in the Indian biotech education ecosystem
- Identify trending topics in life sciences, biotech, and bioinformatics to create timely and relevant content that resonates with students and professionals
- Collaborate with the marketing and admissions teams to align scientific content with
- Biotecnika & course offerings, lead generation goals, and brand messaging
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with design, video, and multimedia teams to ensure that scientific content is presented accurately and engagingly across formats
- Coordinate with faculty and program leads to develop course-specific content that reinforces Biotecnika& educational offerings
- Liaise with the placement and industry relations team to create content that bridges academic learning and industry relevance
Skills Required
- Scientific Domain Expertise (Mandatory): Deep knowledge of life sciences, biotechnology, molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, or related fields. Ability to evaluate the scientific accuracy of content independently
- Scientific Communication: Ability to simplify and convey complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences from undergraduate students to working researchers without compromising accuracy
- Content Quality Supervision: Strong editing and review skills with an emphasis on scientific correctness, logical flow, and audience relevance
- Social Media Acumen: Understanding of how scientific content performs across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp; ability to guide the team to create platform-appropriate content without personally authoring all posts
- Team Leadership: Proven ability to manage and mentor a team of writers and content creators, set quality benchmarks, and deliver on publishing schedules
- Project Management: Ability to manage content calendars, multi-platform workflows, and publishing timelines with efficiency
- CMS & Digital Tools: Familiarity with WordPress or similar CMS platforms for content management; comfortable with Google Analytics or equivalent tools for tracking content performance
Experience Required
- Minimum 24 years of experience in a scientific content, academic writing, or science communication role
- Prior experience managing a content team or overseeing a scientific publication or media platform is strongly preferred
- Experience handling social media pages for a science, education, or research-focused organization is an advantage
- Demonstrated ability to work at the intersection of science and digital communication
