Job Description
Job Title: Lecturer in Regulatory Affairs Reporting To: Head of School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences (or nominee) Location: Ardilaun House, Dublin 2 School (or department): School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences Contract type/duration: 0.8 FTE, Temporary (Specified Purpose Maternity Cover) Closing date for applications: 7th October 2024 Interview date: Mid October 2024 Proposed start date: 4th January 2024 Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI): RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. More details about RCSI can be ; in particular, I would point potential applicants towards the 2023 Institutional Review document, which gives a comprehensive overview of RCSI's governance and breadth of scope - Access here We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2021-2024" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Objective of this post: The principal objective of the post is to: Contribute to and participate in the design, development and delivery of the School's educational programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including, but not limited to, the BSc 'Advanced Therapeutic Technologies'. Provide a wide range of skills and expertise in areas including, but not limited to, applications of Regulatory Affairs in different healthcare systems and industry contexts. Maintain and develop the School's relationship with clinical and industrial teaching/placements sites (as appropriate). This is a temporary role - the successful candidate will be supported to engage in research aligned with their research interests and experience. Specific Responsibilities include: Teaching Preparation, delivery and assessment in the broad curricular areas of Regulatory Affairs in the context of health and disease, biomolecular sciences and biotherapeutics ensuring at all times that teaching material is innovative, up-to-date and in line with international best practice, on our undergraduate and post-graduate programmes, as required. Demonstrate a student-centred approach to all duties to ensure optimal educational outcomes. Lead and/or advise on modules within various programmes. Participate in cross-functional teams to design and deliver academic programmes. Contribute to the quality assurance/quality improvement and accreditation of all programmes delivered in the School. Participate in the delivery of our teaching and learning strategy including the effective use of technology-enhanced learning. Research Engage in research and knowledge transfer activities in the area of Regulatory Affairs/Sciences, aligned to designated areas of priority for the School and the University. These areas of priority are within the broad themes of: Biomaterials, Medical devices and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Cancer; Vascular Biology and Cardiology, Population Health & Health Services, Surgical Science and Practice, Neurological & Psychiatric Disorders, Respiratory and Critical Care. Contribute to and support ongoing academic and industry-based research collaborations within the School, nationally and internationally. Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects across the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences as required Contribute to School thesis review committees as required. Service Comply with statutory legislation and departmental rules and requirements in furtherance of your own, staff and student welfare and safety. Competent discharge of academic administrative duties and engagement across the School and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, in aspects such as attendance at examination boards, team meetings, interviewing prospective students, attendance at Open Days, outreach events etc. Promote the best interests of RCSI at all times, enhancing the School's reputation Support students through student affairs initiatives, such as personal tutoring/mentoring, and other initiatives, as appropriate. Foster and supporting links with national and international academic partners. Perform such other duties as may be required from time to time. Person Specification Essential: Has a PhD degree or equivalent in Regulatory Sciences/Pharmaceutics or an aligned discipline. Has significant industry acquired experience and expertise in the area of regulatory science. Ideally has previous experience of education in an academic environment. Has excellent communication skills. Can function effectively within a team. Requires minimum direction to effectively deliver on assigned functions, and demonstrates a positive, student -centred and solution focused approach to addressing challenges and ambiguity. Has flexibility to work irregular hours on occasion. Has flexibility for international travel on occasion, if required. The successful candidates core values and behaviours should demonstrate: General Competencies Leadership competencies Student and customer service Vision Scholarship and excellence Leadership and respect Collegiality and professionalism People Development Innovation and flexibility Student and customer service Planning and organising Excellence and Scholarship We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do apply - we would love to hear from you. The Process: Interview and presentation Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal competence-based interview and presentation. Interviews will be arranged for mid-October. Particulars of Post This post is a 0.8FTE temporary, specified purpose maternity leave cover. The appointee will report to the Head of School or nominee. Employee Benefits RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. Below are some additional benefits available to you as an RCSI employee: Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave 7% Employer pension contribution Onsite gym €10 per/mth incl. classes and PT sessions Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe Free eye test and annual flu vaccination TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes A site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives; Green Campus Initiative ' Competitively priced café and restaurant Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life Learning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for career progression Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands Sports and social club incl. yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQ Ticket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Rebecca O'Brien, Human Resources Department (email: ). All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Rebecca can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager.