US aims to remove VISA misconceptions to raise Indian student strength:

The US administration is working on multiple strategies that include efforts to erase existing “visa-related misconceptions” with a view to increase the strength of Indian students of higher learning in its soil.

US consul general in Kolkata Dean Thompson, said the US visa rules were one of the most misunderstood aspects. However the American center aims to address the misunderstandings in the interest of the people planning to fly to America for various purposes including pursuing higher education.

“Particularly, for the students planning to go to America for study purpose I would say American center shall do everything possible to address the doubts and misconceptions related to seeking US visa,” said Thompson interacting with the press at XLRI.

Thompson, who was here to take part in the Experience America festival, a daylong event organized by the American Center at Father Prabhu Hall in XLRI, to showcase the huge opportunities available in the US for all sections of the society, appeared overwhelmed by the response.

“The queries put forward by the participants mostly revolved around the field of higher education in the US and matters related to visa norms,” said Thomson adding that currently one lakh Indian students are pursing higher education in the US in different fields.

Responding to a specific question, Thompson said two incidents of violence against Indian students had taken place in the US in 2011 but the US government was concerned about such incidents. “I assure you particularly to the parents that such violent incidents cannot be tolerated in the US.”

For Americans, India is the third popular country in Asia and 14th in the world to visit for any given purposes. He said currently 2,300 American students are pursuing higher education in India.

The consul general, who arrived in the city on Thursday, visited Tata Steel, Timken and Tata Cummins during his two-day trip.

“Eastern part of the country, particularly Jharkhand, has enough possibilities in the field of mining, coal and energy,” said Thompson wrapping up his visit to the manufacturing companies. He said India and the US could come closure on variety of subjects and foster growth through mutual cooperation.

The American festival evoked good response with young students aspiring to fly down to US for higher studies later in their career take part in various categories of the events. American Center director Jeffrey K Reneau was also present. 

Reference:

The Times of India

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Regulatory Affairs Executive - Experience: 0 - 2 years

Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd

Executive - Regulatory Affairs

Bliss Gvs Pharma Limited was incorporated on 11th December, 1984 as Public Limited Company. It is listed on Bombay and National Stock Exchange. The Manufacturing Plant is located at Palghar (approximately 90 kms from Bombay) in an industrial area which is well developed with all infra-structural facilities. The plant is 1.5 kms. From Palghar Railway Station on the Western Railway. The company's most unique product is 'Today' Vaginal Contraceptive, a safe female contraceptive aimed at furthering planned parenthood and is also an established method for preventing conception

Executive - Regulatory Affairs

Job Location:  Mumbai (Bombay)

Job Description:  - Prepare and Review Registration Dossiers for registration for submission across various health authorities like UK-MHRA
- Ensuring On time submissions of Registration Dossiers & Renewal of Marketing Authorizations & Approvals
- Act as the Single Point of Contact between the Business Development/Marketing team and the Regulatory Affairs Department
- Ensure high level of employee engagement for the RA team members at all times
- Assist Senior Management in Devising the Strategy for Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
- Responsible for implementing training plans for ensuring RA knowledge dissemination within the RA team as well as other departments like QA/QC
- Liaison with external agencies/service provides for reviewing quality of services provided like BA/BE studies,Clinical Trial

Functional Area:  Pharmaceuticals

Functional Role:  Drug Regulatory Officer

Thorough Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices across dosage forms like Solid, Semi-Solid & Sterile
Prior Experience in Regulatory Affairs focussing on Regulated Markets like EU
Exposure to communication/coordination with various agencies like UK-MHRA, MCC, TGA, ANVISA etc.
Proven Track Record of Managing the Product Registration/Marketing Authorization Lifecycle from Preparing Registration Dossiers, Answering Technical Queries to Pharmacovigilance Process
Should have exposure to GMP Audits from Various agencies like EU-GMP. UK-MHRA or ANVISA.

Candidate Requirement

B.Pharm/
Excellent Communication, Reasoning & Interpersonal Skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects/ deliverables at the same time.
Go Getter & Highly Motivated
Excellent People handling Skills
Thorough Knowledge of cGMP
Well versed with MS-Office.

Experience:  0 - 2 years

Qualification:  B.PHARMA(Pharmaceutics), B.Pharma (Hons)(Pharmacy)

Preferred Resume Format:  MS-Word

Compensation Details 

Salary:  1.50 Lakh to 3.00 Lakh (Indian Rupees) per annum

Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd
Devansh Khanna
102 Hyde Park, Saki Vihar Road,
Andheri (E)
Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra
India 400072
Phone: 02242160000
Website: http://www.blissgvs.com
How to apply:
http://js.careerage.com/adform_mail.php?k=435407446ad2c99973792b19d80fe341

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Do you have PhD in organic chemistry...Syngene has opening for you.

Research Investigator/Sr Research Investigator - Process Development

by Syngene in Bengaluru/Bangalore

Experience: 1 to 4 yrs.Posted on: 15 Jun

Job Description:

Qualification: PhD in Organic Chemistry.

Experience: 1 - 5yrs relevant Exp.

Role:

1. Responsibilities of the selected candidate will include the timely design of safe, expedient, and efficient chemical routes and processes for the synthesis of targeted pharmaceutical intermediates and drug candidates.

2. The candidate will also be responsible for the scale-up of these processes to kilo scale and for transitioning such processes to larger scale-up facilities such as pilot plants.

Salary:

Not Disclosed by Recruiter

Industry:

Pharma, Biotechnology, Clinical Research

Functional Area:

Medical, Healthcare, R&D, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology

Role Category:

R&D

Role:

Research Scientist

Keyskills:

Process development, Scale up

Desired Candidate Profile

Education:

(UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization, Graduation Not Required) AND (PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization, Post Graduation Not Required)

Skill Set: 

The candidate must possess a strong background in the theory and practice of classical and modern synthetic organic chemistry with a thorough understanding of modern synthetic methods and reaction mechanisms. The candidate is expected to possess excellent problem solving skills and should have a demonstrated ability to use critical analysis to develop creative and fundamentally sound solutions. Candidate must have expertise in the purification and characterization of organic compounds using chromatography and spectroscopic techniques including NMR, MS and IR spectroscopy. Good verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team environment are required. In supervisory and/or project leader roles, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to provide direction, feedback, and assistance to others in an effective manner. Previous experience in process development will be an added advantage.

Contact Details:

Executive Name:

Rajesh Karri

Contact Company:

Syngene

Address:

28082808 BANGALORE,Karnataka,India 560001

Email Address:

bbrc@syngeneintl.com

Telephone:

08066334254

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