Corporate Director, EHC Pharmacy Regulation/Compliance

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

This position will collaborate with pharmacy leadership across the Emory Healthcare system to provide support and guidance regarding TJC, EPA, USP, DEA, GDNA, and GA Board of Pharmacy rules and standards. The Corp Director will serve as a regulatory and compliance resource for the provision of pharmaceutical services at the system level and build effective relationships with other healthcare professionals and departments within the system. Additionally, acts as the Drug Diversion Officer to provide oversight and direction for the medication diversion surveillance program, support and serve as a permanent member of the Drug Diversion Prevention and Intervention Committee, and collaborate with local Drug Diversion Response Team members. Facilitates proactive and for-cause audits. Identifies and supports implementation of best practices and trends in the pharmaceutical industry related to controlled substances and opioid stewardship. Assures that departmental policies related to regulatory processes are current and accurate. Supports the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures which ensure compliance with regulatory standards related to medication management practices. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of current processes, systems, and care delivery and recommend changes for improvement. Assists with the development and implementation of key pharmaceutical contracts related to compliance. Participates in continuous improvement, education, and planning activities. Prepares financial/operational/clinical/quality analysis materials for departmental and institutional strategic planning and process improvement. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to collate and lead multidisciplinary teams, with a strong emphasis on system collaboration and goal setting.
Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence others on key initiatives.
Strong project management skills.
Organizes and prioritizes time and resources to manage efficiency and appropriately delegate.
Hold self and others accountable to policy, standards, commitments, and provide timely follow through on questions and concerns.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and standards that affect hospital pharmacy operations.
Experience interfacing with regulators or regulatory bodies.
Model desired behaviors and encouraging the behaviors in others and to create an environment where it is safe for everyone to talk about real and potential organization vulnerabilities and failures without fear of retaliation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact with other members of the healthcare team and with pharmacy leadership.
Ability to communicate with a diverse range of individuals.
Ability to adapt to an ever changing business environment and priorities.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting.
Minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible related work experience to ensure familiarity with the regulatory and compliance aspects of a hospital pharmacy; required (Residency training years may count toward these years).
Minimum of three (3) years managing pharmacy services; required.
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy with 10 years or greater in pharmacy management; required.
Current Georgia Pharmacy License or reciprocation eligibility for licensure in Georgia.

Nice To Haves

Managerial experience in an academic medical teaching health system or a large community teaching hospital pharmacy environment; preferred.
Additional advanced degree (MBA, MS, MPH); preferred.
Advanced Pharmacy Residency Training; preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with pharmacy leadership across the Emory Healthcare system to provide support and guidance regarding TJC, EPA, USP, DEA, GDNA, and GA Board of Pharmacy rules and standards.
Serve as a regulatory and compliance resource for the provision of pharmaceutical services at the system level.
Build effective relationships with other healthcare professionals and departments within the system.
Act as the Drug Diversion Officer to provide oversight and direction for the medication diversion surveillance program.
Support and serve as a permanent member of the Drug Diversion Prevention and Intervention Committee.
Collaborate with local Drug Diversion Response Team members.
Facilitate proactive and for-cause audits.
Identify and support implementation of best practices and trends in the pharmaceutical industry related to controlled substances and opioid stewardship.
Assure that departmental policies related to regulatory processes are current and accurate.
Support the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures which ensure compliance with regulatory standards related to medication management practices.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of current processes, systems, and care delivery and recommend changes for improvement.
Assist with the development and implementation of key pharmaceutical contracts related to compliance.
Participate in continuous improvement, education, and planning activities.
Prepare financial/operational/clinical/quality analysis materials for departmental and institutional strategic planning and process improvement.
Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings as assigned.