AVP-Acute Care Pharmacy Operations

Ascension • Remote,

3d • $222,000 - $299,700 • Remote

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Requirements

• Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required
• 7 years of experience required.
• 5 years of cumulative leadership or management experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Residency preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience
• Minimum 5–7 years of hospital/acute care pharmacy experience
• Current or most recent role must be in a hospital/health-system environment
• Leadership experience at the Manager, Director, Assistant Director, VP, or similar level
• Hospital pharmacy leadership experience strongly preferred
• Pharmacy residency, particularly hospital pharmacy residency, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead national acute care pharmacy operations
• Provide operational leadership across 90 acute care hospitals.
• Establish and implement pharmacy operational standards and initiatives across markets.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve pharmacy operations, processes, technology, safety, and outcomes.
• Take national initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Lead through influence and build consensus
• Partner with market pharmacy leaders, hospital presidents, CEOs, and other senior executives.
• Build trust and alignment across a complex, decentralized organization.
• Develop pharmacy leadership and talent
• Support leadership development, professional development, and succession planning.
• Build relationships with pharmacy leaders and promote a strong national pharmacy community.
• Navigate regulatory, clinical, operational, and strategic issues
• Provide executive-level oversight related to pharmacy policy, regulatory compliance, controlled substances, technology, medication safety, and operational standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• This position is eligible for participation in the annual bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager