Temporary Online Course Developer - RABE 160 Commercial Operations in Biotech

Brandeis University

81d • $3,000 - $3,000

About The Position

Brandeis University’s Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a skilled online course developer to design and build a new three credit asynchronous online course titled: RABE 160 Commercial Operations in Biotech. This role is for an experienced academic and curriculum strategist to serve as an Online Course Developer within Brandeis Online’s graduate program. The developer will design and build asynchronous, instructor-facilitated online courses aligned with institutional learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and workforce relevance. This course provides an overview of commercial strategy in the biotech sector, covering market access, sales operations, product launch planning, and pricing strategies. Students will learn how cross-functional commercial teams work with R&D and regulatory departments to bring biotech products to market successfully.

Requirements

• Current active employment in the relevant biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Deep knowledge of course-specific applications and industry practices
• Ph.D., M.D., or M.B.A.
• At least 1 year of teaching or training experience (preferably online/asynchronous)
• Minimum 1 year experience developing asynchronous online courses for adult learners in higher education
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital authoring tools
• Familiarity with analytical tools, collaborative platforms, and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Strong communication, organization, and independent work skills
• Familiarity with curriculum design, accreditation standards, and graduate-level rigor
• Ability to translate interdisciplinary content into engaging, accessible learning pathways
• Strong writing and editing skills to produce cohesive, learner-centered experiences

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching or developing graduate-level online courses
• Knowledge of global learner personas and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Familiarity with Moodle LMS and digital authoring tools (e.g., H5P)
• Familiarity with experiential learning models and employer-aligned curriculum

Responsibilities

• The development of an online asynchronous course entails the creation and/or selection of elements as outlined in the Brandeis Online Course Standards.
• Required components include a Brandeis-compliant syllabus, instructor-created materials informed by current industry knowledge, learning objects, and applied assignments and assessments aligned to course and program outcomes.
• The Developer is responsible for the substantive content and pedagogical strategies of the course and agrees to uphold Brandeis’s academic standards and online course development guidelines.
• Throughout the design process, the Developer will collaborate with Brandeis Online staff, adhere to technical requirements for LMS integration, and meet project milestones.
• Course drafts will be submitted at designated intervals for feedback, and final approval will be contingent upon a comprehensive design review by a Learning Designer, and Brandeis Online.

Benefits

• Fully remote (U.S.-based applicants only; no visa sponsorship)
• 12-week development timeline (~65 total hours)
• Compensation: $3000

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree