Academic Course Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Department/Location: Department of Pharmacology, Central Cambridge

Applications are invited for an Academic Course Coordinator for the Cambridge Academy of Therapeutic Sciences (CATS).  

The role of Academic Course Coordinator focuses on planning, developing, delivering and managing elements in all aspects of a course of study for the MPhil in Therapeutic Sciences (MTS) programme in order to support the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence whilst ensuring the day-to-day operations of the program run smoothly and effectively. The Academic Course Coordinator will work closely with the MTS Director, Department of Pharmacology, Cambridge Academy of Therapeutic Sciences (CATS), Faculty of Biology, School of Biological Sciences Postgraduate Office and relevant stakeholders to oversee the academic structure, content development, and delivery of the MTS course. This role will also be responsible for creating and maintaining links with industry partners and overseeing the industrial placements, including all regulatory requirements, as required. 

The successful applicant will be educated to degree level in a relevant specialist subject area. A PhD will be desirable, or significant relevant post-degree experience. Experience of managing education and/or co-ordinating training programmes in a University setting or in industry is highly desired. Furthermore, evidence of knowledge of the latest business and academic trends across therapeutic sciences and its needs and drivers in relation to education, skills and talent development is essential. The ability to explain concepts to non-experts, to develop and encourage the  commitment to learn in others, and to present materials to a range of audiences will also be required, along with providing pastoral care to students, and developing positive relationships with both internal and external contacts. 

The post is fixed term for 3 years. 

Interviews will take place in July 2025. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. 

Further details can be found in the Further Particulars document. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:  Professor Graham Ladds¿Co-Director of Cambridge Academy of Therapeutic Sciences (grl30@cam.ac.uk). 

If you have any questions the application process, please contact our HR team (hr@phar.cam.ac.uk). 

Please quote reference PL45867 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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