Assistant Manager- Healthcare Incubation Programs

NSRCEL; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A startup incubator in Bengaluru is looking for an Assistant Program Manager for its Healthcare Incubation Program. This role focuses on managing a portfolio of healthcare startups, planning and designing programs, and ensuring effective communication with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 4+ years of experience in the incubation or consulting space, demonstrating a proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4+ years experience in incubation/consulting or education space.
• High bias for action and ownership.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Comfort with ambiguity and emergent problem solving.
• Ability to maintain tight timelines and manage dependencies.
• Effective communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Comfort with technology and work management software.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and serve a portfolio of startups in healthcare.
• Engage in program design and planning.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communication.
• Stakeholder Management: liaise with founders, ecosystem partners, and funding partner; coordinate communications.
• Partnerships and Networking: drive partnerships with entrepreneurship ecosystem players across various domains.

Skills

Experience in incubation or consulting

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Technology proficiency

Tech savvy

Job description

Assistant Program Manager – Healthcare Incubation Program

Reporting manager: Program Manager – Healthcare Incubation Program.

About NSRCEL

NSRCEL is the start‑up incubator of IIM Bangalore. We are deeply committed to mobilizing the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the country to foster innovation and economic growth. As an organization, we have had the privilege of working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and we take pride in our ability to identify and nurture talent. 1,15,600+ entrepreneurs have participated in various programs, workshops, masterclasses and events so far. These initiatives have provided a platform for entrepreneurs to gain insights, expand their network, and hone their skills.

About the Healthcare Incubation Program

A CSR initiative by DailyRounds, this hybrid 5‑month program offers founders end‑to‑end support on the following aspects:

• Entrepreneurship fundamentals training and tailored guidance from problem validation to product‑market fit.
• Regulatory and compliance advice from expert panels.
• Mentorship and business development support via NSRCEL, IIMB, and partner networks.
• Networking through events, meet‑ups, and bootcamps.
• Funding access, including grants from DailyRounds.
• Clinical support with hospital and clinician access for trials, validation, sales, and research via partner network.

You can learn about the program and its offerings here.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Startup Portfolio Management
  • Nurture, build & serve a portfolio of startups across the healthcare domain.
  • Conduct thorough needs analysis with portfolio ventures to identify key areas of support and help them navigate problems by bringing in suitable support and interventions from across the ecosystem.
• Program Design and Medium‑Term Program Planning
  • Engage in planning and designing the program along with the program manager. Proactively monitor its progress, resolve issues and initiate appropriate action.
  • Design, manage and optimize incubation SOPs.
  • Make data‑driven decisions for program design, including adding new sessions to the calendar or modifying offerings based on founder needs and feedback.
• Operations Management
  • Oversee implementation of online knowledge and mentoring sessions.
  • Ensure timely updating and maintenance of the LMS platform for startups with relevant session resources.
  • Ensure timely collection and sharing of program data from relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintain program calendar integrity by identifying relevant subject‑matter experts, scheduling sessions and overseeing larger program timelines.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Manage multiple stakeholders ranging from founders to ecosystem partners.
  • Support in communication with the funding partner.
  • Act as liaison between the NSRCEL team functions and the founders.
• Partnerships and Networking
  • Network and drive partnerships with players in the entrepreneurship ecosystem (co‑incubation, technology & policy, subject‑matter experts, lab facilities, hospitals, regulatory bodies, alternate startup funding sources, etc.).

Requirements

• 3 to 4+ years of experience in the incubation/consulting or education space, with sufficient exposure to the entrepreneurship ecosystem in India.
• High bias for action and ownership.
• Ability to work both independently and with the larger team.
• Comfort with ambiguity and emergent problem solving.
• Ability to maintain tight timelines and manage dependencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and orally with multiple stakeholders.
• Comfort with technology and work management software.

Additional Skills

• Prior experience and understanding working with healthcare startups, founders or exposure to the healthcare ecosystem.
• Ability to use technology strategically and AI to increase operational efficiency.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries: Non‑profit Organizations

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