Director, Pharmacy

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

11d•$86 - $129

About The Position

The Director of Pharmacy Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for inpatient pharmacy services across Mary Washington Healthcare. The role is accountable for pharmacy operations, medication distribution, regulatory compliance, financial performance, workforce development, and medication-use technology to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective patient care. The Director leads pharmacy operations, sterile compounding, quality and medication-safety efforts, financial and inventory management, and regulatory readiness. The role also develops pharmacy leaders and staff, oversees automation and operational systems, and partners with clinical and organizational leaders on initiatives that improve patient outcomes, safety, efficiency, and service delivery. Strategic priorities include supporting specialty pharmacy, Associate pharmacy, and future 340B opportunities. The position requires constant use of arms and hands; frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional bending, stooping, and squatting; lifting up to 35 pounds; and pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds. Auditory and visual skills, including color determination, are required. The role may involve irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, and potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn when necessary.

Requirements

PharmD from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
Current Virginia pharmacist license or eligibility to obtain one within six months.
At least seven years of progressive hospital pharmacy experience.
At least five years of leadership experience in a health-system pharmacy setting.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Physical ability to lift 35 pounds and push or pull up to 20 pounds.
Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.

Nice To Haves

PGY1 residency and PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration.
Board certification.
MBA, MHA, or another relevant advanced degree.
Experience with multi-site pharmacy operations, USP compliance, pharmacy automation, and large-scale operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

Direct pharmacy operations, medication distribution services, and sterile compounding programs.
Develop and execute departmental goals aligned with organizational priorities.
Lead operational excellence, process improvement, standardization, and pharmacy transformation initiatives.
Ensure continuity of pharmacy services during emergencies, drug shortages, and other critical events.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and pharmacy practice regulations.
Maintain readiness for surveys, audits, and inspections.
Lead quality, medication safety, and risk-reduction initiatives across pharmacy operations.
Manage department budgets, labor productivity, and resource allocation.
Oversee pharmaceutical purchasing, inventory management, and drug shortage mitigation strategies.
Identify and implement cost-savings and operational efficiency opportunities.
Lead, mentor, and develop pharmacy leaders and staff.
Drive recruitment, retention, succession planning, and Associate engagement efforts.
Foster accountability, collaboration, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
Oversee pharmacy automation, medication-use technology, and operational systems.
Partner with organizational leaders to implement innovations that improve efficiency, safety, and service delivery.
Support strategic growth initiatives, including specialty pharmacy, Associate pharmacy, and future 340B opportunities.
Partner with medical staff, nursing, finance, supply chain, information services, and executive leadership to advance organizational goals and improve patient outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.