Nuclear Pharmacy Manager

Cardinal Health

78d • $121,600 - $182,385

About The Position

Nuclear Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations, responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of pharmacy operations servicing acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care, and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, as well as retail customers. The Nuclear Pharmacy provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated State and Federal guidelines and may consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. The Manager, Nuclear Pharmacy oversees one of Cardinal Health’s nuclear pharmacies to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations and timely, quality delivery of radiopharmaceuticals to customers. This job’s successful management of the nuclear pharmacy drives the business units’ operating margins and earnings. With expert knowledge of the local market, the Manager provides input into short- to mid-term commercial strategy and, through strong customer service and relationships, builds the foundation for the long-term growth of the business unit.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Pharmacy, PharmD or Health Sciences preferred.
• Must be a licensed Pharmacist or eligible for licensure in Texas.
• Minimum of 1 year of previous supervisory experience in a health care or pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Active state licensure, and nuclear certification preferred.
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and resolve customer/employee problems or conflicts.
• Ability to be innovative in troubleshooting clinical/bio-distribution problems.
• Must demonstrate effective writing and verbal proficiency in internal and external communications and documentation procedures; presentation skills.
• Ability to promote teamwork within pharmacy location and region by treating staff members with respect.
• Must fulfill a commitment to the professional ethics adopted by the pharmacy profession.
• Ability to plan and implement plans effectively; make effective and timely decisions; and effectively manage a budget and administrative functions.
• Ability to manage weight up to 75 pounds.
• May require vendor credentialing.
• Ability to travel to regional meetings and to customer sites as required.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and rotate schedules as required.
• Comfortable working in a nuclear environment required.
• Authorized User certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives operational efficiency by directing the nuclear pharmacy’s adherence to the business unit’s standard operating procedures.
• Implements operational changes cascaded from business unit leaders and shares local best practices with Regional Directors and other Managers, Nuclear Pharmacy.
• Ensures that nuclear pharmacy operations are in line with business unit’s standard operating procedures to achieve compliance with national and state radiopharmaceutical regulations.
• Applies expert knowledge of state and regional regulations to mitigate compliance risks and directs trainings for all employees in nuclear pharmacy.
• Serves as the Authorized User and Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) for the pharmacy.
• Oversees fleet logistics to deliver radiopharmaceuticals to customers, managing product decay and time sensitivity of delivery.
• Communicates with customers during material shortages, market disruptions, or other unforeseen circumstances to maintain business continuity and adapt customer commitments.
• Supervises teams of pharmaceutical professionals and fleet staff, including daily and nightly staffing, and champions a culture of compliance and high performance.
• Directs all people management processes for the nuclear pharmacy including recruitment, succession planning, talent management, and development.
• Collaborates with Sales team to provide input into product commitments and pricing for customer agreements, within the pricing guidelines established by the business unit.
• Meets with customers to understand evolving needs.
• Manages an organizational budget and reports internally on the financial and operational performance of the nuclear pharmacy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401k savings plan.
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthy lifestyle programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees