Program Associate
Param Hansa Philanthropies | Bengaluru, India | Full-time
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Location
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Bengaluru, India
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Work model
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In-office (Bengaluru)
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Employment type
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Full-time
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Reports to
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Director- Global Operations
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Experience
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2–4 years
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Compensation
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Competitive; commensurate with experience
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No. of Positions
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1
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Apply by
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December 25, 2026
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About Param Hansa Philanthropies:
Param Hansa Philanthropies (PHP) is a US-registered 501(c)(3) grant-making foundation co-founded by Dheeraj and Swapna Pandey. PHP does not simply fund science. It builds the conditions in which transformative science can happen, through strategic partnerships, long-term commitment, and the belief that the right investment, made at the right moment, can unlock progress that would otherwise take a decade longer. Our partners include the University of Texas at Austin, Stanford University, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, OSAAT, FFE, H2H Foundation and The Harker School. Learn more at www.paramhansa.life
Param Hansa Philanthropies Foundation in India is a non-profit company [ Pursuant to subsection (2) of section 7 and sub-section (1) of section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) and rule 18 of the Companies Incorporation) Rules, 2014 by Government of India] and the implementing partner of Param Hansa Philanthropies USA.
We are expanding our programs and team, with a growing focus on computational and experimental research in cancer and emerging diseases.
As Program Associate, you will be part of the operations team of PHP. You will keep day-to-day operations running smoothly, support our flagship conferences and research programs, and help us communicate with partners, donors and collaborators around the world. This role also offers opportunity to work closely with leadership team of PHP.
This role suits a proactive, discreet and detail-oriented professional who enjoys variety and wants to contribute to a mission-driven organization working at the frontier of science.
Program and event support
- Coordinate logistics for conferences, retreats and workshops, including the QxBio conference series and PHCCO events
- Liaise with speakers, partners, vendors and academic institutions on behalf of leadership
- Maintain stakeholder trackers and outreach records
- Prepare presentations, briefing documents and slide decks
- Build and maintain operational dashboards using modern workflow and collaboration tools (such as DevRev Computer)
Communications and stakeholder engagement
- Draft social media posts, announcements and newsletters, including for LinkedIn
- Respond to institutional enquiries and route them to the right people
- Maintain contact databases for donors, partners and collaborators
Compliance and documentation
- Maintain well-organized legal, financial and regulatory records
- Coordinate with legal counsel, chartered accountants and company secretaries
- Support corporate secretarial and compliance documentation
Executive support
- Manage calendars, appointments and travel for senior leadership
- Draft, proofread and send correspondence, including emails, letters and institutional communications
- Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes and follow up on action items
- Handle confidential documents and communications with discretion
Required
- A bachelor's degree in any discipline (preferably computers, liberal arts, commerce, science, communication or management); a postgraduate degree is welcome
- 2–4 years' experience in a similar role
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to draft polished institutional communications
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace & other collaborative tools (discreet and critical use of AI tools for productivity & analysis)
Preferred
- Strong tech skills along with creative communication tools
- Experience supporting senior leaders in a non-profit, research, academic or philanthropic setting
- Familiarity with the MCA portal, ROC filings or corporate secretarial work
- Comfort with international correspondence and coordinating across time zones
- An interest in science, health or social impact, with special weightage to proven experience or interest in life sciences
Qualities we value
- Discretion and professional integrity
- The ability to manage several workstreams and deadlines independently
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- The chance to contribute to cancer and life sciences research with global partners
- Close collaboration with PHP's leadership and exposure to an international network of scientists, institutions and philanthropists
- A varied role with room to grow as PHP expands
- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and benefits, e.g. health insurance, leave policy, etc.
Applicants must be 18 or older.
Param Hansa Philanthropies is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and assess every application on merit, skills and experience. Your application data is handled in line with our Privacy Policy and kept for 12 months.