Director, Institute of Pharmaceutical Research

About the role

The Institute of Pharmaceutical Research seeks a senior academic leader to serve as its Director. This position provides strategic vision, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives research and teaching excellence across all pharmacy programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead academic planning, curriculum development, delivery and continuous improvement for D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D and Ph.D. programmes.
• Ensure full compliance with PCI, AICTE, university regulations and manage accreditation processes (NAAC, NBA, NIRF).
• Oversee day‑to‑day administration, infrastructure, laboratories, libraries and academic scheduling.
• Recruit, mentor and evaluate faculty and staff; promote faculty development, research, publications and funded projects.
• Promote interdisciplinary research, secure grants, industry‑sponsored projects and establish innovation cells.
• Support holistic student development, co‑curricular activities, placement, internships and grievance redressal.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry, regulatory bodies and external partners.

Required profile

• First Class B.Pharm with M.Pharm (or Pharm.D) and a Ph.D. in a pharmacy subject, all PCI‑recognized.
• Registered pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act.
• Minimum 15 years of teaching or research experience, including at least 5 years as Professor/HOD in a PCI‑approved college.
• Demonstrated administrative experience in a senior position (desirable).

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a leading pharmacy institute.
• Leadership role with autonomy over academic and research strategy.
• Collaborative environment with strong industry and regulatory links.