Director - pharmacy

Reporting To: Vice Chancellor / PresidentAbout the RoleThe Director – Pharmacy will provide visionary academic and administrative leadership to the School of Pharmacy. The role demands a seasoned academician with strong industry connect, deep understanding of regulatory compliance (PCI/AICTE/UGC), exceptional people leadership skills, and experience in building high-performing academic institutions.This position will lead the overall development, accreditation, research ecosystem, teaching excellence, student outcomes, and strategic partnerships for the Pharmacy Department.Key Responsibilities1. Academic Leadership & Program Management- Lead the design, review, and enhancement of all Pharmacy programs (D. Pharm, B. Pharm, M. Pharm, Ph. D.).- Ensure curriculum alignment with PCI, AICTE, UGC norms and global best practices.- Drive academic quality, innovative pedagogy, and digital learning initiatives.- Oversee effective execution of teaching plans, timetables, exams, and assessment systems.2. Regulatory & Compliance Management- Ensure 100% compliance with all statutory and regulatory bodies (PCI, AICTE, UGC, NAAC).- Manage audits, inspections, documentation, and timely approvals.- Lead accreditation processes and contribute to ranking initiatives.3. Research, Innovation & Publications- Build a strong research culture with focus on high-quality publications, patents, funded projects, and collaborations.- Mentor faculty and students in research and project development.- Promote technology transfer, consultancy, and innovation activities.4. Faculty Recruitment & Development- Attract, develop, and retain highly competent faculty and research scholars.- Implement faculty development programs, performance evaluations, and mentoring frameworks.- Lead succession planning and capacity building within the School of Pharmacy.5. Student Success & Experience- Strengthen student discipline, welfare, counseling, placements, and higher education pathways.- Drive student employability through skill development, internships, industrial training, and certification programs.6. Industry & Institutional Partnerships- Develop strong collaborations with pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, research labs, and government bodies.- Promote Mo Us, internships, workshops, guest lectures, and joint research initiatives.7. Administrative, Financial & Infrastructure Management- Manage department budgets, resource planning, and infrastructure development.- Oversee labs, equipment procurement, safety protocols, and compliance standards.- Lead planning and execution of academic events, conferences, and seminars.Qualifications & Experience- Ph. D. in Pharmacy (mandatory).- Minimum 15+ years of academic experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role such as HOD / Dean / Director.- Proven track record in PCI/AICTE compliance, institutional development, and academic leadership.- Strong research profile with publications in Scopus/SCI journals, funded research, patents preferred.- Experience in managing large teams, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student development.- Strong understanding of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in Pharmacy & Life Sciences.Key Competencies- Strategic Vision & Leadership- Academic & Regulatory Excellence- Research Orientation- People & Stakeholder Management- Student-Centric Approach- Result-Oriented & Process-Driven- High Integrity and Professionalism