Chief of Pharmacy

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

1d•$311,000 - $444,000

About The Position

The Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO) defines and orchestrates the strategic direction and business development for MultiCare Health System’s Pharmacy strategic business unit. Pharmacy operations include hospital pharmacy operations, ambulatory pharmacy (including infusion services and ambulatory clinical pharmacy), pharmacy purchasing, retail pharmacy, pharmacy technology, medication safety, 340B, and pharmacy compliance. The role requires independent judgment and discretion, complex data analysis, problem solving, strong organization, and leadership. As a senior executive and member of the Executive Management Team, the CPO leads and shapes the future direction of MHS Pharmacy and contributes to strategic objectives for pharmacy expansion, growth, and cost containment, including development and management of a pharmacy B2B strategy. The position works closely with the Chief Administrative Officer and enterprise pharmacy leaders on planning and operations, and develops constructive relationships with Medical Staff members. It involves broad internal and external contacts, including competing organizations, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Current Washington State Pharmacist License or eligibility for licensure within 3 months of hire.
Ten years of progressively responsible management experience, including at least five years as a senior-level executive in pharmacy operations.
Significant experience in a complex health system.
Experience integrating programs and services to create greater system and customer value.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Hospital Administration, business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Continually define and refine the strategic direction for MHS Pharmacy.
Scan and assess the regional and national external environment, translating changes into market opportunities for Pharmacy.
Develop innovative approaches focused on pharmacy growth, patient experience and safety, pharmaceutical expense reduction, formulary management, and population health strategies.
Participate in developing new services, programs, or businesses related to acute care and ambulatory pharmacy.
Identify potential Retail Pharmacy partners and develop partnership strategies.
Translate strategic direction into annual and multi-year objectives and business plans.
Coordinate and oversee contracting activities related to the Acute Pharmacy department, including manufacturers, payers, and suppliers.
Provide facilitation and acceleration leadership to key MultiCare initiatives using rapid deployment techniques.
Provide executive leadership for the development and deployment of an innovative Pharmacy strategy.
Direct and lead MHS Pharmacy, coordinating collective management to ensure health system objectives are met.
Articulate and operationalize MultiCare’s Pharmacy vision.
Delegate administrative responsibilities and direct department AVPs, directors, and managers in daily and long-term management and development, establishing accountability.
Direct planning and establish short- and long-term operating plans for assigned departments.
Direct development and administration of operating and capital expenditure budgets for Pharmacy areas; monitor activities and ensure adherence to objectives and budgets.
Assist with overall management, budgeting, goal and objective development, and hiring and evaluation of key personnel.
Appraise direct reports’ performance annually.
Serve as an external spokesperson on local, state, and regional pharmacy legislation and regulation matters.
Maintain relationships with voluntary and governmental agencies concerned with pharmacy activities.
Keep current on developments within MultiCare and perform other duties as needed or assigned.