Director of Pharmacy
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.
Requirements
- ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree
- Active applicable state Pharmacist license in good standing
- 3+ years of experience as a pharmacist in an acute care hospital setting
- 2+ years of pharmacy management experience working in an acute care hospital setting
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency program
- PharmD
- 3+ years of pharmacy management experience working in an acute care hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Provides system-wide strategic leadership for pharmacy services across the hospital, clinics and care settings, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Optimize and standardize medication use practices, including formulary management, clinical protocols, and medication safety programs
- Leads and develops pharmacy leadership teams, including hospital pharmacy directors and managers, ensuring consistency and accountability
- Ensures enterprise-wide regulatory and accreditation compliance, overseeing readiness for audits and inspections across all sites
- Oversees system-level financial performance, including contracting, purchasing strategies, and cost-reduction initiatives
- Collaborates with executive leadership, service lines, and external partners, supporting integrated care delivery and system priorities
- Drives innovation, scalability, and growth of pharmacy services, advancing technology, analytics, and new models of care across the health system
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
