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Director - PharmacyDBS Global University • India
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Director - Pharmacy

Director - Pharmacy

DBS Global University • India
1 day ago
Job description

Reporting To : Vice Chancellor / President

About the Role

The 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 Responsibilities

1. 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 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
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