PharmStars is seeking a new team member to lead, iterate, and grow PharmStars’ Pharma University (PharmaU^TM) educational and mentoring programs. PharmaU is at the core of the PharmStars accelerator and includes a custom-built, proprietary curriculum that teaches digital health startups everything they need to know to successfully navigate the pharma industry.

PharmStars’ Director of Education and Mentoring is responsible for managing and delivering the PharmaU curriculum to startups as well as other select audiences. The Director also manages PharmStars’ mentoring program in collaboration with the CEO and Head Mentor.

This high-profile position combines a virtual, instructional role with organizational responsibilities for the educational and mentoring and select other aspects of the PharmStars accelerator, making it ideal for someone who is seeking to contribute to a fast-paced startup environment. Pharma experience and/or background are required.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Program Management & Delivery
  • Deliver live, virtual PharmaU sessions twice weekly to two startup cohorts per year
  • Create and update PharmaU content as needed, including recording instructional videos for asynchronous learning
  • Maintain, refine, and expand the curriculum, collaborating with the PharmStars team to develop and polish presentations and other program-related materials to ensure accuracy and visual appeal
  • Develop and maintain PharmaU class schedules and syllabus
  • Manage formal and informal communication with PharmaU participants
  • Solicit and respond to feedback from PharmaU participants to ensure strong engagement and effective learning outcomes
• Mentoring Program Facilitation
  • Manage all aspects of the startup mentorship program
  • Liaise with and lead the PharmStars Mentor Advisors (pharma experts who mentor the startups) during and outside each cohort semester
  • Monitor and facilitate assigned startup projects during the semester
  • Manage all communications with Mentor Advisors
• Operational
  • Work closely with the PharmStars team to ensure smooth coordination of the PharmaU curriculum and mentoring for each accelerator cohort
  • Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of the in-person Launch and Showcase Events each semester
  • Collaborate with the team to coordinate and facilitate monthly virtual workshops for pharma members
  • Support growth, development, and execution of PharmaU for additional audiences

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in teaching, training, instructional design, or related roles
• Location: Remote (U.S. based preferred)
• Industry Knowledge: Pharma experience and/or drug development background
• Skills:
  • Experience delivering adult education and/or training
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Virtual facilitation experience
  • Ability to develop and organize new pharma-related content
• Attributes:
  • Excellent teacher, presenter, and coach
  • Comfortable working remotely in a startup environment
  • Works well in a fast paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
  • Detail-oriented and committed to producing polished, high-quality work
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Strong collaborator who enjoys contributing to team success
  • High degree of technical proficiency and fluency, including PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office suite tools

Details

• Flexible virtual work environment
• Salary based on experience
• Equity share in PharmStars Ventures Fund

Why Join Us?

• Help shape and grow the uniquely impactful PharmStars accelerator
• Work at the intersection of pharma and digital health innovation
• Engage with startups and help to close the pharma/startup gap
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@pharmstars.com to apply

About PharmStars

PharmStars is a unique digital health accelerator dedicated to bridging the educational and relationship gap between pharma companies and digital health startups. To shed light on the pharma industry, PharmStars has developed an in-depth educational program called Pharma University (PharmaU) for startups and pharma. PharmaU includes a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses asynchronous videos, interactive virtual classes, workshops, and seminars about the pharma industry. Educational modules cover how drugs are developed, how pharma firms are organized, the work that gets done, industry regulations, and business tips. PharmaU also includes mentoring for startups and programming for pharma companies focused on the adoption of digital health innovation. Our unique program provides startups with the education they need to understand and work with pharma, along ‍with high-touch, individualized mentoring to assist in refining their business models and preparing to engage pharma. Each year, PharmStars educates and mentors 10 startups in each of its two 10-week cohorts.

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