Head of Department Pharmacy

Job Summary:

The Head of the Department (HOD) – Pharmacy is responsible for providing academic leadership, strategic vision, and operational management of the pharmacy department. This includes overseeing curriculum development, faculty performance, student success, research initiatives, and industry collaboration. The HOD ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, promotes excellence in teaching and research, and represents the department within and outside the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership:

• Lead curriculum development and review in line with accreditation standards (e.g., PCI, AICTE, UGC).
• Promote innovation in teaching and learning methodologies.
• Ensure academic quality and integrity in all pharmacy programs (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, Ph.D.).

Faculty Management:

• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty members.
• Encourage faculty development through workshops, research, and training.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence and collaboration.

Student Engagement & Success:

• Support student advising, mentoring, and career development.
• Monitor student performance and implement strategies for improvement.
• Encourage participation in research, internships, and co-curricular activities.

Research & Development:

• Promote departmental research activities and seek external funding.
• Facilitate publication in high-impact journals and patent filing.
• Build interdisciplinary research collaborations and industry linkages.

Administrative & Strategic Roles:

• Develop departmental goals in line with the institution’s mission.
• Manage departmental budget, procurement, and infrastructure development.
• Organize conferences, workshops, and community outreach programs.

Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to guidelines set by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and other statutory bodies.
• Lead preparation for audits, inspections, and accreditations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education:

  Ph.D. in Pharmacy or a related discipline is preferred. Minimum of M.Pharm (with specialization in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or related).

• Experience:

  Minimum 10 years of teaching/research/industry experience in pharmacy, with at least 5 years in an academic leadership role.

• Skills:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Proven track record of research, publications, and academic excellence.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (PCI, NBA, NAAC, etc.).
• Excellent communication and team management skills.