Brandeis University's Graduate Professional Studies (GPS) is looking for an industry leader to teach in our Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology & Enterprise program. Brandeis University is consistently ranked among the nation's top universities, and our online courses are developed using best practices in online learning. Information about Brandeis University and Graduate Professional Studies can be found online.

About the Position and Course

Course Title: Project and Portfolio Management

This course provides students with tools and techniques to manage biotech R&D projects and portfolios. Topics include project planning, timeline and budget management, resource allocation, and risk analysis. Students will apply frameworks such as Stage-Gate and Agile to real-world biotech project scenarios.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have Subject Matter Qualifications in the following areas.

Required:

- Current active employment in the relevant biotech or pharmaceutical industry

- Deep knowledge of course-specific applications and industry practices

- Ph.D., M.B.A., or M.S. 

- Strong communication and analytical skills

Preferred:

- Previous teaching experience or experience delivering professional training

- Familiarity with online instructional tools and platforms

General Responsibilities

- Design a syllabus following program chair guidance and the syllabus template

- Create content aligned with course outcomes, integrating personal expertise

- Facilitate online discussions and provide timely, relevant feedback

- Maintain the course site and update content in the Moodle LMS

- Teach students how to prioritize and balance competing project demands across portfolios.

- Provide templates and tools for Gantt charts, risk matrices, and project dashboards.

General Skill Requirements

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster student engagement

- Written communication skills, especially for online learning

- Ability to manage time effectively and respond promptly to students

- Expertise with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira) and biotech pipeline planning.

About the Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology & Enterprise

This program prepares students to innovate and lead in the fast-paced biotech industry, integrating scientific knowledge with business strategy. Students learn through project-based, real-world applications.

All GPS courses are 8-weeks long and taught asynchronously online.

About GPS Faculty

GPS Faculty are active industry professionals who teach part-time, online. Our instructors hold at least a master's degree, and many have terminal degrees and professional certifications. Previous teaching experience is not required; GPS provides full training.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509. 

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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