UNIV - Dean - College of Pharmacy

UNIV - Dean - College of PharmacyThe Medical University of South Carolina ("MUSC") invites nominations and applications for the role of Dean of the College of Pharmacy ("Dean"), a bold and mission-driven academic leader ready to steward a critical period of bold transformation, vision-driven innovation, and strategic realignment that redefines the future of pharmacy education, research, and practice. This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly respected academic unit within one of the nation's premier academic health sciences systems and to reimagine its future in alignment with MUSC's institutional goals, strategic research priorities, and integrated clinical mission. The new Dean will shape a long-term vision that revitalizes the MUSC College of Pharmacy ("College") research enterprise, enhances interdisciplinary collaboration with MUSC Health and other academic units, and builds a dynamic pharmacy graduate education ecosystem that fuels discovery and innovation. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Dean will serve as a collaborative leader and chief advocate for pharmacy education, research, and practice across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and visionary leader who embraces a growth mindset and demonstrates a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of academic pharmacy and health sciences, a commitment to research excellence, and a passion for empowering faculty, students, and staff to succeed. They will possess strategic acumen and emotional intelligence, find energy in opportunities for leading transformational change, and bring a forward-looking perspective on pharmacy education, research, and collaborative practice. The national executive search firm, WittKieffer, has been retained to assist MUSC with this recruitment. All inquiries and nominations should be directed to the search firm at musc_cop@wittkieffer.com. To be considered a serious applicant, candidates must both apply through MUSC's Workday job posting and submit their application materials to WittKieffer. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Vision: Lead a bold strategic plan that anticipates the future of pharmacy, aligns with MUSC's mission and areas of excellence, and positions the College as a national leader while contributing to enterprise-level decision-making. Academic Program Excellence and Development: Advance academic excellence by leading pharmacy education, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and developing innovative programs that align with accreditation standards, workforce needs, and emerging disciplines. Research, Development, and Faculty Growth: Advance research by realigning departmental priorities, recruiting strong leadership and faculty, setting equitable expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture that drives innovation, extramural funding, and scholarly impact across the College of Pharmacy. Graduate Program Expansion: Drive graduate program growth by strengthening Ph.D. student recruitment and mentoring, aligning faculty engagement with research capacity, and fostering a supportive culture of academic excellence. Financial Stewardship and Resource Development: Advance financial stewardship by diversifying revenue streams, implementing innovative funding mechanisms, and strategically allocating resources to ensure sustained growth and resilience for the College. Student Support and Experience: Foster a supportive learning environment by enhancing the student experience from admissions to graduation through academic advising, research mentorship, career development, and responsive attention to student needs. Faculty and Staff Empowerment: Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that supports faculty and staff development, ensures transparency and accountability, and celebrates excellence in teaching, research, service, and leadership. Education An earned terminal degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, pharmacy practice, or a related field; and academic credentials meriting appointment at the professor level with tenure. Experience At least five years of progressively responsible experience in academic administration and demonstrated effectiveness in a comparable environment, and the ability to work strategically and collaboratively with stakeholders. Experience in an academic health sciences center environment is strongly preferred. Experience in academic administration, including strategic planning, fiscal stewardship, and faculty development. Experience as a funded researcher and/or experience building a successful research team is strongly preferred. Deep appreciation for pharmacy education and the evolving role of pharmacists in clinical and translational science.