Executive Director Pharmacy, North Division
About The Position
The Executive Director Pharmacy, North Division, leads and is accountable for regional clinical and operational pharmacy services across approximately 16–17 locations. The portfolio may include inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, Family Medicine Clinic, long-term care, home infusion, clinical pharmacy programs, and other pharmacy services. The role sets strategy, plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and manages services that provide high-quality pharmacy care to Providence St. Joseph Health patients, clients, and staff. The Executive Director works with System Pharmacy leadership and regional leaders to advance pharmacy strategy, service design, medication safety, formulary management, order-set standardization, investigational drug services, drug information and policy, and pharmacy education. The role oversees regulatory compliance, quality improvement, financial and operational performance, budgeting, human resources, talent development, and succession planning. The position represents pharmacy on system and regional governance councils and supports the organization's Mission and Values. This position is onsite in Renton, Washington.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and graduation from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
- Master's degree with residency or equivalent education/experience; or equivalent education/experience.
- PharmD in Pharmacy or equivalent education/experience.
- Alaska Pharmacist License (Vendor Managed), required upon hire.
- Five years of pharmacy management experience.
- Successful experience in a director role for pharmacy services of similar size and operational scope.
- Successful experience optimizing organizational structures, systems, procedures, processes, staffing, assignments, and related operational functions.
- Thorough understanding of pharmacy operations and financial management of pharmacy services.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement contemporary clinical and operational pharmacy services.
- Current knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Thorough understanding of 340B program requirements.
- Personal values and ethics consistent with those of Providence St. Joseph Health.
- Demonstrated skills in clear communication, team building, problem solving, sound decision-making, innovation, and effective change management.
Responsibilities
- Set regional pharmacy strategy and, in collaboration with System Pharmacy leadership, contribute to system strategy.
- Plan, develop, implement, manage, and evaluate regional clinical and operational pharmacy programs and services.
- Collaborate with pharmacy, medical, nursing, quality, administration, and other teams to develop patient-oriented pharmaceutical care services and clinical programs that improve safety, quality, efficiency, or cost savings.
- Develop strategies for safe medication use and oversee tracking, evaluation, and reporting of adverse drug events.
- Promote a safe environment of care through employee orientation, ongoing training, policy development, and documentation.
- Lead continuous quality improvement planning and evaluate the quality of pharmaceutical care services.
- Help ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, Board of Pharmacy, DEA, State Department of Health, HRSA, and FDA requirements.
- Establish and maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, requirements, and standards in accordance with laws and standards of practice.
- Oversee regional drug policy development and drug information, and coordinate Regional Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee functions with system initiatives.
- Guide and collaborate with medical, pharmacy, nursing, and other staff to maintain a high-quality, cost-effective drug formulary.
- Coordinate investigational drug services across the region and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Represent the region on the System Pharmacy Governance Council, serve on the Regional Executive Council, oversee regional representation on pharmacy councils, and attend system meetings as directed.
- Lead the Regional Pharmacy leadership team and integrate regional pharmacy leaders into organizational committees and initiatives to align sites with strategy and facilitate change management and practice alignment.
- Work with management teams to establish yearly goals and objectives and assist with budget development and budget responsibilities.
- Support pharmacy leaders in meeting monthly and annual budget targets; analyze financial decisions and monitor outcomes.
- Monitor budget indicators, review variances, plan corrective actions, and help meet regional allocations of system financial targets.
- Strengthen financial performance by reducing costs, increasing productivity, and achieving targeted growth while maintaining high-quality, cost-effective care.
- Support caregiver engagement and satisfaction, talent development, and succession planning across the region.
- Promote employee morale and organizational commitment during periods of stability and change.
- Perform other related duties as requested by regional executive leadership, system pharmacy leadership, or other organizational leaders.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
