Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Portfolio Manager (ARC Hub for Therapeutics) within UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science. The ARC Hub for Therapeutics is a collaborative initiative between Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with the aim of guiding academic projects to commercial success on a national scale in conjunction with other Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in the Republic of Ireland. The ARC Hub is focused on the generation of high-quality spin-outs and licenses in the fields of small molecule therapies, biological therapies, biomaterials, biomarkers with therapeutic potential and in advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). To achieve this objective, the ARC Hub will unite various elements of the Irish biopharma landscape, including venture capitalists, indigenous companies, state agencies, and a network of advisors. This broad alliance will focus on identifying, advising, and guiding academic projects towards commercial success. Additionally, the ARC Hub will focus on developing the translational research skills of academics and postdoctoral researchers. This will involve entrepreneurial training, engagement with external experts, and hands-on experience in taking research to market, thereby nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurial scientists, and fostering a robust and sustainable innovation ecosystem in Ireland. Applications are invited for the position of a Portfolio Manager of the ARC Hub for Therapeutics. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to support our discovery and development programmes. Reporting to the UCD Deputy Academic Director, Professor William Gallagher, and working as part of an inter-institutional ARC Hub Operations team with colleagues in TCD and UCD, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to coordinate innovative therapeutic programs, supporting cross-functional teams across all stages of the development process from research to commercial, and enabling the attainment of program milestones and goals. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Research Portfolio Manager to support our discovery and development programmes. The ARC Hub for Therapeutics is supported by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027. Salary Range: €65,000 - €75,000 per annum Appointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 22nd of May 2025. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.