Director of Pharmacy Operations

Coborn's, Inc. • Saint Cloud, MN

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About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Pharmacy Operations to lead our pharmacy division and help shape what’s next. This highly visible leadership role combines pharmacy operations, strategic growth, financial performance, compliance, team development, and exceptional guest care. From identifying new growth opportunities to developing strong pharmacy leaders, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our organization. As our Director of Pharmacy Operations, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across the pharmacy division while developing teams, strengthening performance, and ensuring our pharmacies continue to deliver safe, compliant, and remarkable service.

Requirements

• B.S. in Pharmacy and/or PharmD from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 7 years of pharmacy management experience at the District Manager level or above.
• Multi-store pharmacy management experience.
• Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, commercial billing, and related compliance requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, pharmaceutical service requirements, and dispensing requirements.
• Proven leadership skills and strong business acumen.
• Must be a licensed Pharmacist in the State of Minnesota.
• Current state driver’s license and valid insurance with the ability to travel to business locations as needed.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally; the job description identifies travel of up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Active immunization and CPR certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire pharmacy leadership teams, including Pharmacy District Managers and pharmacy office staff, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, development, and results.
• Shape the future of our pharmacy business by leading short- and long-term growth strategies, including pharmacy acquisitions, clinical services, 340B contract pharmacy relationships, and long-term care opportunities.
• Own pharmacy financial performance, partnering with leaders to drive sales, gross margin, profitability, labor, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and other key business objectives.
• Champion operational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve processes, technology, training, efficiency, and overall pharmacy performance.
• Lead pharmacy compliance and risk management, ensuring operations meet applicable federal and state requirements and maintaining programs related to HIPAA, Medicare accreditation, Fraud, Waste & Abuse, DEA requirements, prescription monitoring, and other pharmacy regulations.
• Build strong partnerships across the business, collaborating with Finance, HR, IT/IS, Marketing, vendors, and other teams to achieve pharmacy and company goals.
• Elevate the guest experience by ensuring our pharmacy teams are friendly, knowledgeable, efficient, and committed to helping patients get the most from their pharmacy experience.
• Develop and retain great pharmacy talent, creating an environment where highly skilled pharmacy professionals can grow, contribute, and enjoy the work they do.
• Serve as the organization’s Compliance Officer for pharmacy-related compliance, rules, and regulatory needs and stay current on evolving pharmacy systems, technology, policies, and industry standards.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company-owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
• Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards, including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance, entertainment and more!
• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs

What This Job Offers

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