regulatory affairs and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, in healthcare delivery. This position is embedded within a well-established independent community pharmacy group with multiple locations across South Carolina, offering a diverse range of services including traditional dispensing, sterile and non-sterile compounding, durable medical equipment, and enhanced patient care services.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining community pharmacy-based services. This will serve as a platform for patient care, trainee learning, and practice innovation. Responsibilities will include contributing to the teaching mission of the College, engaging in service activities, and participating in scholarly work in collaboration with departmental faculty to support existing research and grant-funded initiatives, while also contributing to the development of new collaborative research programs and externally funded opportunities. Scholarly activities may include practice-based research, quality improvement initiatives, evaluation of patient care services, or other areas such as implementation science, with opportunities to explore the application of regulatory science, data-driven approaches, and artificial intelligence to advance pharmacy practice.
Applicants are expected to contribute to USC’s vision of transforming pharmacy practice through patient-centered services that improve outcomes and increase access to care, while recognizing the importance of regulatory frameworks and innovative technologies in shaping the future of healthcare. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, committed to excellence in teaching and practice, and interested in developing forward-thinking approaches to community pharmacy care. Candidates are expected to contribute to and uphold the USC College of Pharmacy’s culture of collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered impact (https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/pharmacy/about/vision_mission/).
Located in the heart of South Carolina, USC offers an exceptional quality of life, with affordable housing, thriving arts and culture, and proximity to beautiful outdoor spaces. Additionally, USC is a family-friendly institution with resources to support life-work balance, including on-campus childcare and dual-career services. The University of South Carolina is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. The COP actively promotes equity and access to ensure all faculty, staff, and students thrive. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Required Education and Experience
Qualified candidates must possess a PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent terminal degree. Applicants should have a strong background in regulatory or quality science with experience in biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, or regulatory agencies. Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026
Job Open Date
02/11/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Dr. Tessa Hastings, Search Committee Chair, at hastint@mailbox.sc.edu.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
