District Leader, RX- Region 87 District 22

CVS Health • Field-California, CA

6d • $155,000 - $240,000

About The Position

The District Leader, Rx cultivates clinical and business excellence across approximately 20 retail pharmacies and an average team headcount of 200. The role has ultimate responsibility for patient safety and business success in the market and leads Pharmacy Managers to grow the business through high-quality care and patient connection. The District Leader coaches teams on core business execution, change adoption, and the launch of products, programs, and services. As a licensed Pharmacist, the role applies pharmacy workflow and clinical-program expertise to address performance opportunities, grow clinical services, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

The position leads pharmacist and hourly colleague talent pipelines, staffing, succession planning, training, performance management, and leadership development. It sets and executes district priorities and business plans, uses business reports and metrics to identify root causes and action plans, and manages performance across financial, operational, inventory, payroll, and asset-protection measures. The role also oversees patient safety, regulatory compliance, pharmacy readiness for inventories and audits, customer service escalations, and emergent market issues. It supports portfolio growth by contributing to local acquisition and real estate strategies and identifying acquisition and file-buy opportunities.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. The typical base pay range is $155,000 to $240,000, with eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program, and an equity award target. The anticipated application window closes 11/27/2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; required education is a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy.
• Active Pharmacist license required for all states in the district.
• Internal candidates must be accepted into the EL program.
• At least 5 years of experience as a practicing Pharmacist, ideally in a retail setting.
• At least 3 years of experience leading others.
• Demonstrated ability to set and meet performance goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate successfully toward shared goals.
• Strong time-management skills and experience managing multiple deliverables with staggered deadlines.
• Strong personal integrity and judgment, including experience handling highly sensitive or visible business matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated growth mindset and willingness to learn and accept feedback.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• PharmD preferred.
• Internal candidates preferably have completed the EL program curriculum through the EL Summit.
• At least 3 years of experience as a multi-unit manager.
• At least 1 year of experience in a CVS Retail store or field role.
• 8–10 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain the pharmacist talent pipeline, including intern development, new-graduate recruitment, and career progression for float and staff pharmacists.
• Set the district talent agenda for hourly colleagues, including staffing pipelines, succession planning for key roles, and coordination with front-store leadership on cross-training and total-store staffing where appropriate.
• Set and communicate district priorities based on corporate and regional direction, and help Pharmacy Managers explain and implement new initiatives.
• Conduct formal and informal check-ins with Pharmacy Managers to track business and development goals.
• Improve district pharmacy performance by coaching Pharmacy Managers on workflow, service, inventory management, patient care, and root-cause barriers.
• Oversee patient safety and regulatory compliance, including accurate and ethical reporting and investigation of patient-safety and drug-loss incidents.
• Pursue and support acquisitions, file buys, new stores, and remodels.
• Oversee development of interns, Float Pharmacists, Staff Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Managers; manage succession plans and district-level pharmacy staffing.
• Oversee completion of colleague training programs, appropriate staffing and scheduling, and timely and correct payment of market Pharmacists.
• Build a culture of recognition, empowerment, development, and inclusion; identify, mentor, and develop future District Leadership talent.
• Deliver timely performance reviews and targeted coaching and counseling for Pharmacy Managers.
• Develop and execute business plans and strategies for performance measures including P&L, scripts-to-budget, inventory, payroll, and asset protection.
• Review business reports and metrics to assess district performance, diagnose root causes, and develop action plans.
• Assess the competitive landscape and business trends to plan for risks and opportunities.
• Set, communicate, and execute market goals; engage pharmacy teams in delivering programs and services.
• Champion differentiated customer service and resolve escalated customer-service issues.
• Triage emergent market issues, including theft, extreme weather, no-shows, and Board of Pharmacy visits.
• Prepare pharmacies for inventories, internal and external audits, and other planned activities.
• Ensure compliance with community responsibility activities, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local pharmacy laws.
• Provide market input to local acquisition and real estate strategies, implement local real estate strategy, and support acquisitions.
• Identify file-buy and acquisition leads, build relationships with competitors, and retain file-buy assets.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee discount at CVS stores
• Wellness programs and other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program
• Equity award target

What This Job Offers

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