Head Of Gxp Academy

• Design the concept and structure of the GxP Academy, covering GLP, GMP, GCP, MDR/IVDR.
• Build a coordinated course portfolio, aligning academic and industry needs.
• Develop strategic collaborations with partner institutions (e.g., CTC USZ, industry players, regulatory bodies) to avoid duplication and ensure complementarity.
• Establish administrative and operational processes, including scheduling, participant registration, and certification.
• Monitor and continuously improve the quality and relevance of the curriculum.
• Build a digital teaching platform to allow for remote/international participation.

• Organize and deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops in the areas of GxP and regulatory science.
• Develop educational materials (slides, case studies, e-learning modules, exams).
• Incorporate practical, real-world examples from drug and device development.
• Mentor and guide participants, ensuring knowledge transfer to both academia and industry.

• Act as the primary contact point for academic, clinical, and industry stakeholders.
• Identify training needs and adapt offerings to evolving regulatory requirements.
• Represent the GxP Academy in external networks, conferences, and working groups.
• Have lectures approved for ECTS credit points.

• Manage the academy's budget and resources.
• Oversee cost-effective delivery of programs.
• Report progress and impact to the ZH3D Executive Board.

• Advanced degree (PhD, MSc) in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or regulatory affairs.
• Several years of hands-on experience in regulated environments (industry, CRO, regulatory agency, or academia).
• Formal training or extensive experience in GxP and MDR/IVDR/ISO.
• Proven expertise in at least one GxP area, with working knowledge across the others.
• Demonstrated experience in lecturing, training, or curriculum development.
• Strong teaching and communication skills, able to adapt to audiences from academia and industry.
• Project management skills to build and scale the academy.
• Networking and collaboration skills to engage partners and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on implementation ability.
• Visionary mindset to shape a center of excellence for GxP education.
• High motivation for knowledge transfer and capacity building.
• Experience in setting up programs or initiatives in an academic context is a plus.
• Additional qualification in education, didactics, or adult learning is a plus.

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