Pharmacy Manager- Inpatient

Children’s Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Position Summary Provides system‑wide leadership for pediatric clinical pharmacy services in alignment with Children’s Minnesota’s mission. This role is accountable for the strategic direction, clinical practice standards, and operational integration of pediatric pharmacy services in the acute care space. The leader collaborates with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication outcomes, advance safety and quality, and continuously improve the care experience. The position models Children’s Minnesota values by putting kids first, owning outcomes, working together across the system, and driving innovation to reimagine pediatric medication management.

Requirements

Graduate from a college/school of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) OR graduate from a foreign college of pharmacy that has at least a five-year curriculum and has passed the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and become certified by the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Commission (FPGEC), required.
Pharmacist Licensure in the state of Minnesota current or within three months of hire, required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current or within three months of hire, required.
Three years' experience practicing as a pharmacist in a health-system, specifically in the area of planned oversight (e.g., hospital, retail, home infusion, ambulatory). This qualification is waived for completion of a pharmacy administrative practice residency.
Must be able to fulfill management competencies.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited institution, preferred.
Completion of an accredited PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency in pediatrics preferred
Advanced degree in a managerial, administrative, or business field (e.g. MS, MBA), preferred.
Advanced administrative training such as a pharmacy residency focused on leadership, preferred.
Managerial, administrative and business skills, preferred.
Experience with pharmacy-related project planning and implementation, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide system‑level strategic clinical leadership for pediatric pharmacy services, ensuring consistent, high‑quality medication management across care settings
Lead, develop, and support clinical pharmacists, specialists, residents, students, and leaders, promoting professional growth, engagement, and workforce sustainability
Establish and maintain pediatric clinical pharmacy practice standards that align with evidence‑based practice, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
Serve as a pediatric pharmacotherapy expert, supporting complex and high‑risk patient populations and specialty service lines.
Oversee and coordinate clinical pharmacy services to ensure alignment with operational workflows, informatics solutions, and supply chain strategies.
Lead or actively participate in pharmacy and therapeutics, formulary management, medication safety, and drug shortage mitigation efforts with a pediatric focus
Drive quality improvement, innovation, and research initiatives that advance medication safety, clinical outcomes, and value‑based care
Partner with multidisciplinary clinical, operational, and executive leaders to support system priorities related to quality, safety, patient experience, team member experience, and financial stewardship
Represent pediatric clinical pharmacy in enterprise committees, strategic planning, and system‑wide initiatives.