Senior Lecturer - Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Biograd Group
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in pharmaceutical or related manufacturing/QA roles.
- Demonstrable teaching experience and ability to deliver complex scientific content.
- Willingness and ability to travel to partner sites to deliver training.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel to partner sites to deliver training.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and practical sessions across pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality assurance.
- Proactively engage with existing and prospective industry partners to promote training programmes.
- Enhance teaching methods, assessment strategies and learner outcomes.
- Mentor and guide students, providing academic and pastoral support.
- Engage with industry partners to promote training programmes and collaboration opportunities.
- Contribute to regional employer engagement plans and curriculum development.
- Engage in applied research or scholarly activity where appropriate.
Skills
Education
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specialising in Pharmaceutical/Medicine Manufacturing and Quality Assurance, to join our dynamic academic team. This role integrates teaching, curriculum development, industry engagement, and employer-facing business development activity. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching, contribute to academic innovation, collaborate with industry partners, support regional employer engagement, and help shape the future of pharmaceutical education.
REPORTS TO: Natalie Hough – Regional Manager (Liverpool/Cheshire & Warrington/Pharma)
Liverpool City Region & Lancashire (Hybrid working – Wavertree Technology Park and other partner sites)
Deliver lectures, and practical sessions across pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality assurance, including topics such as medicine/pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP, GxP, regulatory expectations, Quality Assurance principles, ICH Q3D, ICH Q9, validation principles, stability testing, SOP writing and interpretation.
- Develop, review and update course materials aligned with industry standards.
- Support the creation of training tailored to industry partner needs, enhancing learner employability.
- Student Support & Academic Leadership
- Mentor and guide students, providing academic and pastoral support.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Provide leadership within the academic team through exemplary practice and innovation.
- Proactively engage with existing and prospective industry partners to promote training programmes and collaboration opportunities.
- Confidently contact clients via phone, email and face-to-face meetings to understand employer needs and present suitable training solutions.
- Conduct independent client visits as well as joint visits alongside the Regional Manager to strengthen relationships and support organisational growth.
- Represent the organisation professionally at industry events, employer meetings and networking opportunities.
- Work closely with the Regional Manager and wider business development team to contribute to regional growth strategies and employer engagement plans.
- Provide feedback from employers to inform curriculum development and ensure alignment with sector needs.
- Enhance teaching methods, assessment strategies and learner outcomes.
- Participate in departmental meetings, staff development initiatives and strategic planning.
- Engage in applied research or scholarly activity where appropriate.
- Relevant degree in pharmaceutical sciences, medicine, cosmetic science, manufacturing or related discipline.
- Demonstrable teaching experience and ability to deliver complex scientific content.
- Minimum 5 years’ industrial experience in pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic or related manufacturing/QA roles.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel to partner sites to deliver training.
- Confidence and experience in contacting clients via phone, virtual meetings and face-to-face visits, including independent employer outreach.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Ability to inspire and engage diverse learners.
- Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic academic environment.
Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience, qualifications and motivation for applying. Informal enquiries are welcomed prior to application.
- Membership in relevant professional bodies.
- Experience in curriculum design and assessment development.
- Evidence of research or professional scholarship.
- Proficiency with digital learning platforms and innovative teaching techniques.
- Experience in business development, employer engagement or industry liaison.
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