Director of Pharmacy

UnitedHealth Group•Peoria, IL

2d•$112,700 - $193,200•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you’ll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Director of Pharmacy will lead all aspects of pharmacy operations, including planning, organizing, and supervising services in alignment with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with hospital leadership to implement innovative pharmacy practices, supported by proprietary CPS software, a dedicated support team including experts in operations, clinical, and regulatory as well as a CPS Area Director or Senior Vice President. Pharmacy Location: Located within Meadowview Behavioral Hospital, 9014 North Wood Sage Road, Peoria, IL Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm with periodic weekend coverage You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)
Active Illinois state Pharmacist license in good standing
Proven to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within a single hospital, aligning operations with the hospital’s clinical, quality, and financial goals
Proven to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use, overseeing clinical pharmacy practice, medication safety, and formulary management
Proven to lead, develop, and hold accountability for pharmacy leadership and staff, including managers, pharmacists, technicians, and support teams
Proven to ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, USP, BOP and state/federal laws
Proven to oversee pharmacy financial performance, including budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost-containment initiatives
Proven to collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders, supporting system-wide patient care, quality, and safety initiatives
Proven to drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth, leveraging data, technology, and best practices to advance pharmacy services

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience as a pharmacist in a hospital setting
2+ years of pharmacy management experience working in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of pharmacy operations, including planning, organizing, and supervising services in alignment with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with hospital leadership to implement innovative pharmacy practices
Oversee pharmacy financial performance, including budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost-containment initiatives
Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders, supporting system-wide patient care, quality, and safety initiatives
Drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth, leveraging data, technology, and best practices to advance pharmacy services