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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 MoUs, 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 12–15 years total experience with at least 5 years of core industry experience in Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare / Research / Manufacturing / Clinical / Regulatory. - 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