Inpatient Pharmacy Operations, Senior Manager

The Employee Connect • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A large, integrated healthcare system is seeking a seasoned pharmacy leader to oversee inpatient pharmacy operations across a high-volume hospital environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in pharmacy administration, regulatory compliance, and team leadership within a complex, acute-care setting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited program
• Active pharmacist licensure in Washington State (or eligibility)
• 5+ years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience in an acute-care or health system setting
• Demonstrated experience managing large pharmacy teams and multi-million dollar drug budgets
• Strong knowledge of inpatient pharmacy operations, clinical pharmacy services, and regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

• BCPS or other board certification in a relevant specialty
• PGY2 residency in health-system pharmacy administration
• Experience with Epic or comparable pharmacy information systems
• Familiarity with 340B program management

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day inpatient pharmacy operations including staffing, workflow design, and resource allocation
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary pharmacy team across multiple departments
• Ensure compliance with state/federal pharmacy regulations, Joint Commission standards, and formulary management protocols
• Collaborate with medical staff, nursing leadership, and executive stakeholders to align pharmacy services with clinical goals
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, including drug spend optimization and contract negotiation
• Drive pharmacy automation, technology adoption, and process improvement initiatives
• Oversee 340B program compliance and controlled substance management programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree