Director of Regulatory Science, Assistant/Associate/Professor, NTT

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:
The Program Director of Regulatory Science at the School of Pharmacy plays a vital role in the delivery, assessment and management of a comprehensive Master of Science in Regulatory Science program tailored to meet the needs of aspiring professionals for Pharma/biotech/device industry. Reporting to the Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the director will teach a course each trimester in the curriculum. Additionally, as the Director of MS program, this position will work with Associate Dean, Graduate Education and oversees all aspects of the program, ensuring its academic excellence, relevancy to the progression and alignment with institutional goals.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

The major responsibilities of the Faculty Director include:

• Teaching One course each trimester of the program in coordination with department chair.
• Identify, recruit, and mentor part-time and adjunct faculty to offer all the curriculum.
• Participating in, overseeing and evaluating various aspects of the recruitment, and student enrollment into the program.
• Maintaining, collecting, and evaluating students’ academic standings as it relates to the program.
• Facilitating the administration and evaluation of student events and programs that foster and promote career mindedness, self-discovery, leadership, and personal wellbeing.
• Serving as liaison to the department, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Program, Jie Du Center, and industry to achieve the specific goals for the department.
• Fostering collaboration and interdisciplinary engagement among faculty, encouraging research and professional development initiatives.
• Directing the maintenance and updating of the catalog, website, brochures, and other programmatic documents.
• Fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Overseeing day-to-day administrative operations of the program, including budget planning and resource allocation, scheduling, and compliance with school policies and procedures.

In addition to the responsibilities above the director will be responsible for the initial review and revision (if determined appropriate) of the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Science with Regulatory Certification in drug development or 10 years of experience in regulatory affairs
• Experience in filing multiple regulatory approvals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in life sciences, preferably in pharmaceutical sciences related fields.
• Experience in regulatory filings for drug, biological and/or device (industry experience)
• Experience in reviewing filings for drug, biological and/or device (FDA experience)
• Prior teaching experience in an University environment in part time or full time role
• Solid knowledge of current Office software such as: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook email.
• Experience in providing administrative oversight to staff and student helpers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as this position interacts regularly with both the campus community and the public.
• Solid English composition skills, as well as the ability to create, compose, and edit regulatory materials.
• Capacity to exercise diplomacy and deal effectively with people in a variety of circumstances in a calm, precise way.
• Ability to multi-task, organize resources and establish priorities in a fast paced, demanding environment.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office suite, experience using databases, SharePoint, Canvas and advanced experience in Internet searches.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technology.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties require constant sitting and repetitive motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Frequent walking, standing and simple grasping. Occasional climbing stairs, walking across campus, stooping and reaching. Constant communication using both spoken and written means. May be required to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work is performed in a standard office environment and during standard business hours. In rare occasions, overtime may be necessary based on business needs.

Special Instructions:
This recruitment will remain open until filled.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/28998

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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