Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) seeks an inspiring and forward-thinking leader to become its next Dean of the School of Pharmacy (SoP). This role offers a unique chance for a passionate, innovative, and collaborative individual to unite and energize the School's close-knit community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The Dean will have the opportunity to champion KGI's unwavering commitment to educational excellence, drive the development of creative and impactful leaders, and foster a culture rooted in ethical conduct, inter-professional collaboration, and meaningful service to others. Strong leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of pharmacy education and advancing the institute's mission of making a lasting difference in the world.

KGI was founded in 1997 as the first higher education institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to education and research related to the applied life sciences. KGI offers innovative postgraduate degrees and certificates that integrate life and health sciences, business, pharmacy, engineering, and genetics, focusing on industry projects, hands-on industry experiences, and team collaborations. KGI employs an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections that allow students to become leaders in healthcare and the applied life sciences. In 2025, KGI launched Strategic Plan 2035: Elevating Excellence Together, providing a blueprint for the next decade of sustainability and growth at Keck Graduate Institute to further develop into a preeminent graduate university in the nation.

Located in beautiful Claremont, California, KGI is a member of The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and The Claremont Colleges Services, which provides shared institutional support services. Each nationally recognized college has its own campus, students, faculty, and distinctive mission, and each offers top-notch curricula, small classes, distinguished professors, and personalized instruction. The Claremont Colleges consistently place at the top of national college rankings, including Forbes, Money, U.S. News and World Report, and the Princeton Review.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean will work closely with the other Deans within KGI to leverage opportunities afforded by the School to support the growth and quality of research and education within applied life sciences and healthcare.

The Dean serves as the chief representative of the School of Pharmacy to local, national, and international communities and holds overarching administrative responsibility for the School. This includes ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, leading fundraising and marketing efforts, advancing interdisciplinary and interprofessional initiatives, and stewarding resources effectively. The Dean will be an experienced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leader – someone who brings creativity, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of the pharmacy profession. Equally important is a genuine passion for delivering an exceptional educational experience to all students.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. or Pharm.D. and bring prior administrative experience in a School of Pharmacy academic setting, along with a demonstrated capacity for leadership and a commitment to the clinical care of communities of need. The role requires strong management skills and a dean who is highly engaged in the work and comfortable operating in a lean environment. Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for working with teams representing a wide range of backgrounds and skills.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile.

WittKieffer is assisting Keck Graduate Institute in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made.

Confidential applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to the WittKieffer consultants supporting this search:

The salary range is $200,000 - $250,000 annualized. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. KGI offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. To learn more, please visit https://services.claremont.edu/benefits-administration/.

Keck Graduate Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all terms and conditions of employment. KGI strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.





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