Department: Faculty of Pharmacy

Designation: Dean

Reporting To: Vice Chancellor

Location: University Campus, Rajasthan

Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Position Overview

The Dean – Faculty of Pharmacy will provide strategic, academic, administrative, and operational leadership to the Faculty of Pharmacy. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing the university's vision for pharmacy education, research, innovation, and industry engagement. The role involves strengthening academic standards, expanding research capabilities, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, developing strategic partnerships with the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare institutions, and positioning the Faculty of Pharmacy as a centre of excellence in pharmaceutical education and research.

The Dean will lead faculty members, researchers, technical staff, and administrative teams while fostering an environment of academic excellence, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student success.

1. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Strategic Leadership & Institutional Development

- Develop and implement the strategic vision, academic roadmap, and long-term growth plans for the Faculty of Pharmacy.
- Lead the development and expansion of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and specialised programmes in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
- Identify emerging areas of opportunity in pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, biotechnology, regulatory affairs, and pharmaceutical technology.
- Drive institutional excellence and strengthen the university's reputation at national and international levels.
- Contribute to university-level strategic planning, policy formulation, and institutional governance.

B. Academic Leadership & Programme Development

- Provide academic leadership across programmes such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, Ph.D., and other relevant programmes, as applicable.
- Ensure curriculum development, periodic revision, and implementation in alignment with industry requirements, emerging technologies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Promote outcome-based education, experiential learning, interdisciplinary teaching, and industry-oriented pedagogy.
- Oversee academic planning, teaching-learning processes, examination systems, student progression, and academic performance.
- Encourage innovative teaching methodologies, digital learning, simulation-based education, and research-led teaching.
- Establish academic benchmarks and continuously improve programme quality and student learning outcomes.

C. Research, Innovation & Consultancy

- Develop a strong research culture across the Faculty of Pharmacy.
- Promote research in drug discovery and development, formulation sciences, pharmacology,



medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical biotechnology, clinical research, and related disciplines.
- Encourage faculty members to secure competitive research grants from government agencies and industry.
- Drive publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, patents, technology transfer, and commercialisation of research outcomes.
- Establish advanced research laboratories, centres of excellence, and interdisciplinary research facilities.
- Promote consultancy, sponsored research, team-oriented projects, and entrepreneurship initiatives.

D. Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation

- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, including Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), University Grants Commission (UGC), AICTE wherever applicable, and relevant university regulations.
- Oversee regulatory approvals, inspections, renewals, and statutory submissions.
- Lead accreditation and quality assurance initiatives, including NAAC, NBA, and other relevant national and international accreditation frameworks.
- Ensure appropriate infrastructure, laboratory facilities, faculty strength, equipment, and academic resources in accordance with applicable norms.
- Maintain effective documentation, academic audits, and quality assurance mechanisms.

E. Faculty Recruitment, Development & Performance Management

- Lead recruitment, retention, and development of high-quality academic and research talent.
- Build a strong team of experienced professors, researchers, and academic administrators.
- Mentor faculty members and encourage professional development, research productivity, and academic leadership.
- Establish performance management systems and measurable academic and research objectives.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

F. Industry Engagement & Strategic Partnerships

- Develop and strengthen partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, research organisations, CROs, biotechnology firms, and healthcare institutions.
- Facilitate industry-sponsored research, consultancy, internships, live projects, and placement opportunities.
- Establish Centres of Excellence in collaboration with industry partners.
- Promote joint research programmes, faculty exchange, student exchange, and international academic collaborations.




- Build relationships with national and international academic institutions and professional bodies.

G. Student Development & Career Advancement

- Ensure a high-quality academic experience and holistic development of students.
- Promote industry internships, experiential learning, research projects, and entrepreneurial initiatives.
- Strengthen placement support, career counselling, and industry readiness.
- Encourage student participation in research publications, conferences, competitions, and professional activities.
- Ensure effective mentoring, grievance redressal, student discipline, and academic support systems.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Dean's performance will be evaluated against measurable outcomes, including:
- Academic programme quality, enrolment, retention, and student progression.
- Regulatory compliance and accreditation outcomes.
- Research publications, patents, grants, and sponsored projects.
- Industry collaborations and consultancy assignments.
- Faculty recruitment, retention, and research productivity.
- Student placements, internships, and industry engagement.
- Development of new programmes and centres of excellence.
- National and international academic collaborations.
- Overall institutional reputation and academic growth.

1. Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related discipline.
- Strong academic credentials and a distinguished record of teaching, research, and academic administration.
- Qualifications and experience meeting applicable PCI and UGC requirements for the relevant leadership position.

Experience

- Typically 15–20+ years of relevant academic and research experience, including substantial experience in higher education.
- Significant experience in academic administration, preferably as a Dean, Director, Principal, Head of Department, or equivalent senior academic leadership position.
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, accreditation, regulatory compliance, faculty management, and institutional development.
- Strong research track record, including publications, funded research projects, patents, and industry collaborations.

1. Desired Competencies

- Strategic vision and institutional leadership.
- Strong academic and research orientation.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to build and lead large multidisciplinary academic teams.
- Strong understanding of pharmacy education and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and accreditation processes.
- Financial planning, budgeting, and resource management.
- Ability to drive innovation, institutional transformation, and organisational growth.

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