Social network you want to login/join with:Professor and Head of School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Dublin CityClient: RCSILocation: Dublin City, IrelandJob Category: OtherEU work permit required: YesJob Reference: c4f8ddc089b4Job Views: 105Posted: 03.03.2025Expiry Date: 17.04.2025Job Description:Post Date: 14-May-2024 Close Date: 30-Jun-2024Title: Professor and Head of School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular SciencesContract Type: Professorial level appointee, full time permanent contract, 4 year renewable term as Head of SchoolReporting to: Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsLocation: Primary location RCSI Dublin IrelandSchool: Pharmacy and Biomolecular SciencesThe School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences: An OverviewThe School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences at RCSI is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. It is situated on St Stephen’s Green, in the heart of Dublin. The vision of the RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences is to be recognised internationally as a leading centre for pharmacy and health sciences education, research and innovation. Our educators and researchers are focused on delivering world-class, patient-centred and fully-integrated teaching and research. The School offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including a fully-integrated, five-year degree programme leading to the award of MPharm, along with an innovative four-year degree programme leading to the award of BSc in Advanced Therapeutic Technologies. Our Masters in Technologies and Analytics in Precision medicine launched in September 2021 for students interested in building a career in precision medicine. The latter two programmes are supported by a €7.8M Higher Education Authority Human Capital Initiative Grant to develop programmes addressing the skills needs of industry. In line with internationalization across RCSI, we are establishing a Joint Education Institution with Soochow University China - The International College of Pharmaceutical Innovation. Everything we do is focused on supporting societal wellbeing, healthcare and the healthcare industry, through education, research and service.OBJECTIVE:RCSI is seeking to appoint its next innovative leader to the position of RCSI Professor and Head of School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences. This post is a permanent professorial appointment within RCSI, appointed as Head of School. The appointee will report to the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. This internationally respected leader will bring extensive experience in education, research and executive management to the role, particularly in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education. They will build on our success to date, leading and maintaining an environment of excellence in education, enabling the delivery and continuous improvement of all educational programmes.OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide vision, leadership and innovation to develop and drive the goals of the RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences in education and research.Deliver on and continue to develop the School’s strategic plan, aligned with RCSI’s organisational strategy.Grow research grants and outputs through empowerment, development and support of academic staff.Enhance the School’s educational profile through improving the quality of current programmes and exploring new growth opportunities.Develop and enhance relationships with stakeholders and relevant bodies.PERSONAL COMPETENCIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ROLE:Proven ability to engage with key stakeholders nationally and internationally.Excellent leadership skills, with an ability to lead a diverse team in a changing environment.Inspire, motivate, develop and mentor a team of highly-performing staff.Ability to influence and manage complex relationships.Strong understanding of strategic planning processes.Ability to communicate to inspire the wider academic community and public audiences.Commitment to interdisciplinary and inter-professional working.Adaptability in the face of uncertainty.Ability to lead innovation in teaching and research approaches.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead and collaborate on the development and implementation of the School’s vision and strategy.Provide effective leadership to School staff.Contribute to the governance of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.Represent the School and RCSI on appropriate committees.Undertake overseas activities as required.
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