Director Medication Use System & Automation

Johns Hopkins Medicine • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

We are searching for an experienced and visionary Director of Medication Use Systems and Automation to join the Johns Hopkins Health System. This leader will oversee the coordination, optimization, and advancement of pharmacy automation and technology across the system. The Director will be responsible for the acquisition, implementation, and management of medication use and automation systems to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of analytical ability associated with health-system pharmacy and the capability to work independently to identify and resolve complex problems related to pharmacy systems. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to collaborate effectively with pharmacy, medical, nursing, and administrative teams, ensuring the seamless exchange of information and problem resolution. Demonstrated leadership abilities, along with a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and coaching technicians, students, residents, and pharmacists, are critical for success in this role. This position provides leadership in strategic planning, program development, policy and procedure management, budgeting, personnel oversight, and continuous improvement, while supporting medication safety, quality initiatives, and staff development. Collaboration with internal and external partners will be essential to drive innovation and enhance system performance in alignment with organizational goals. The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in the treatment and prevention of human illness. JHHS is an academically based health system consisting of: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, The Johns Hopkins All Children's Health System, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, The Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation and Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy resulting in a Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required.
• Current licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Maryland required.
• Requires 7-10+ years of progressively responsible related experience including 3-5 years of management experience with emphasis on pharmacy operations, practice management, operational policies and procedures, pharmacy automation and technology

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a post-bachelor's degree, such as an MS or MBA is preferred.
• Completion of an ASHP specialty residency program or equivalent experience in a related practice area is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination, optimization, and advancement of pharmacy automation and technology across the system.
• Responsible for the acquisition, implementation, and management of medication use and automation systems to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care.
• Provide leadership in strategic planning, program development, policy and procedure management, budgeting, personnel oversight, and continuous improvement
• Supporting medication safety, quality initiatives, and staff development.
• Collaboration with internal and external partners will be essential to drive innovation and enhance system performance in alignment with organizational goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; life and long-term disability coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; tuition assistance for employees and dependents; and wellness programs just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees