Executive Director Pharmacy Operations
About The Position
The Executive Director of Pharmacy Operations oversees system pharmacy clinical operations and ensures execution and implementation of key system initiatives. The role collaborates with Providence executives and senior management to develop and execute programs supporting population health, and creates data-driven strategic, operational, and implementation plans for pharmacy services that advance organizational objectives and the strategy of “Creating Healthier Communities, Together.” The Executive Director supports pharmacy quality, performance, and financial metrics; operational efficiency and productivity; medication safety, accreditation, quality, and compliance; and standardized, progressive clinical and operational pharmacy practice. The position partners with the SVP/Chief Pharmacy Officer, divisional pharmacy leaders, and other stakeholders to develop operational and technological infrastructure, improve profitability and resource use, advance patient care and access, and provide strategic guidance for pharmaceutical care services. The role is hybrid, with four days onsite and one day remote, and leaders must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the ministry or service area they support. The position may be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
- Pharmacy license (facility managed), required upon hire.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in pharmacy leadership.
- At least 10 years of diversified leadership experience at the Director level or above.
- Experience in a regulated environment.
- Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Superior project management and execution skills.
- Strong team-building skills and ability to influence and lead, teach, train, counsel, and coach others to accomplish organizational goals.
- Ownership mindset, goal-oriented organization, and ability to drive results and complete projects on time.
- Ability to use critical thinking and sound judgment and understand relevant impacts when making decisions.
- Ability to establish trustworthy relationships with executives and other leaders and navigate complex situations and projects.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule of four days onsite and one day remote, and live within reasonable commuting distance of the ministry or service area supported.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Competencies in leadership, strategic thinking, obtaining results, business acumen, decision-making, and financial management.
Responsibilities
- Support and incorporate Providence’s Mission and Core Values into daily activities, treating others with respect and demonstrating excellence, justice, and compassion.
- Participate in developing pharmacy strategic initiatives and execute them within established timelines.
- Develop quality, performance, and financial metrics, establish best practices, and incorporate innovative pharmacy practices, including utilization management, efficient labor utilization, and productivity benchmarking.
- Collaborate with the SVP/Chief Pharmacy Officer and other leaders to develop and implement operational and technological systems, processes, and personnel infrastructure to support organizational growth.
- Improve profitability and optimize resources by increasing operational efficiencies and implementing system-wide drug utilization management initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to use pharmacy expertise to improve quality, safety, patient experience, patient access to quality healthcare across the continuum of care, and organizational economic performance.
- Oversee standards and structures for pharmacy medication safety, accreditation, quality, and compliance, including USP, CS, and DSCSA practices.
- Assess healthcare trends and discoveries and advocate for the value of pharmacy and pharmacists in improving patient care.
- Develop and implement a standardized, progressive clinical and operational pharmacy practice model.
- Support enterprise initiatives and provide strategic guidance for policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for pharmaceutical care services.
- Partner with divisional pharmacy leaders to advance medication safety, quality, and clinical programs.
Benefits
- Benefits may be available.
- The position may be eligible for incentive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
