Program Director/Faculty Pharmaceutical and Biomanufacturing

Program Director/Faculty Pharmaceutical and Biomanufacturing

HIRING RANGE:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience
OPEN UNTIL FILLED:  Yes

JOB DESCRIPTION: 
John Tyler Community College, becoming Brightpoint is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of the largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian in the metropolitan Richmond area and at off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler Community College, becoming Brightpoint provides quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. The College’s vision is a success story for every student.   

The 12-month program director and faculty member for pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing will develop, manage, and teach open-enrollment credit and non-credit courses; provide day-to-day oversight of the program; recruit, supervise, and evaluate part-time faculty; assess program outcomes; schedule courses; maintain curricula; provide academic advising; serve on college committees; represent the program in the community; maintain strong positive relationships with external agencies; prepare students for industry jobs; and manage other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Dean of Business, Engineering and Technology and is located primarily at the College’s Chester Campus. 

The individual will also provide leadership to meet the emerging workforce requirements of new and expanding pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Richmond/Petersburg region. Within the roles of teaching and providing program leadership, specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for overall program and curriculum development.
• Developing and maintaining an industry advisory board.
• Maintaining current content, scientific, and regulatory agency knowledge related to pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing industry.
• Using sound andragogical methods to develop curriculum and engage students.
• Supporting students with advisement, hands-on training, and job placement.
• Interacting directly with industry leaders as well as production/quality managers.
• Tracking the progress of program development activities and ensuring key program milestones are achieved within agreed upon timelines.
• Maintaining the “overall picture” of the program development and providing/negotiating resolution of potential issues internally to prevent delays to program development timelines.
• Monitoring program performance and connecting short-term demands to long-term implications in alignment with supporting the pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing industry.
• Prioritizing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines; communicating the program status to stakeholders.
• Effectively balancing competing program constraints including but not limited to curriculum, schedule, funding, budget, resources, and risk to manage program success.
• Connecting program objectives to broader College goals.
• Developing and implementing program management processes and methodologies for teaching, equipment, and facility management.

KSA’S/Required Qualifications:
A master’s degree in physiology, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related scientific field; solid record of instructional development and teaching; minimum of two-years of work in the pharmaceutical/biomanufacturing industry or equivalent; scientific knowledge of pharmaceuticals and biologics including manufacturing processes and techniques; familiarity with the drug development process and regulatory agencies; proven ability to quickly earn the trust of key stakeholders and to mobilize and motivate students; strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, organizational, and financial planning skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including 365; record of effectively managing laboratory/manufacturing equipment and assigned space; excellent communication, interpersonal team building, training and facilitation skills; ability to balance multiple responsibilities and priorities; and self-directed and able to work independently. Selected candidate must also complete and pass a criminal background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A doctorate and teaching experience at a community college.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Acceptable application packages are those submitted through the Virginia Community Colleges career website https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/41631

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.