Sr Director of Pharmacy

Arnot Health System•City of Elmira, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Centralus Sr. Director of Pharmacy provides executive leadership and strategic oversight of pharmacy services across the Centralus Health enterprise. This role is responsible for enterprise-wide financial performance, 340B optimization, medication standardization, formulary governance, and vaccine portfolio strategy. The Sr. Director partners with executive leadership to position pharmacy as a strategic contributor to organizational performance; driving quality, safety and regulatory compliance with a focus on cost containment and margin improvement.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
Current New York State pharmacist licensure required.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience.
Demonstrated success in enterprise standardization, cost containment, and vendor negotiations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, or equivalent preferred.
multi-site or system-level oversight preferred

Responsibilities

Provides system-level fiscal oversight for pharmacy operations.
Responsible for enterprise-wide financial performance optimization.
Develops and monitors operating, labor, and capital budgets.
Identifies enterprise cost-saving opportunities and margin improvement initiatives.
Implements performance dashboards and financial accountability measures.
Partners with Revenue Cycle to ensure appropriate charge capture and reimbursement optimization.
Identify and lead enterprise-wide innovation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, clinical integration, and financial performance
Develop scalable strategies to expand service capabilities across the system
Partner with executive leadership to pilot and implement forward-thinking solutions that position the organization competitively within the market
Evaluate emerging technologies, vendor partnerships, and care delivery models to enhance system performance
Provide executive oversight for the health system's 340B Drug Pricing program across all eligible entities and contract pharmacy relationships
Ensure full regulatory compliance with HRSA requirements, audit readiness, and internal governance standards
Develop and implement enterprise-wide strategies to optimize 340B program performance while maintaining compliance integrity
Lead enterprise strategy for evaluation and conversion of eligible outpatient sites to Article 28 designation (as applicable) to optimize 340B program eligibility and financial performance
Provide strategic oversight and expansion planning for system specialty pharmacy services
Drive growth initiatives focused on market expansion, payor alignment, limited distribution drug access, and service line integration
Oversee financial performance, revenue cycle integrity, and payer contracting collaboration with executive leadership
Evaluate and implement innovative specialty pharmacy models to enhance enterprise market positions, such as MTM, Meds to Beds, and home infusion.
Develops and implements a unified system pharmacy strategy aligned with Centralus Health's strategic plan.
Leads system-wide medication and operational standardization initiatives.
Reduces inter-facility variation in formulary, workflows, and inventory practices.
Establishes governance structures for system formulary and therapeutic interchange oversight.
Oversees harmonization of pharmacy policies across all system entities.
Serves as executive lead for system vaccine portfolio strategy.
Directs vendor negotiations and purchasing optimization in partnership with supply chain and finance.
Implements forecasting and utilization controls to minimize waste and maximize reimbursement.
Standardizes vaccine inventory management and distribution processes.
Serves as Centralus Health's designee to the Captis Board
Represents system interests in group purchasing governance
Evaluates and executes financial commitments
Reviews and assesses Letter of Commitment (LOC) obligations
Advises executive leadership on financial exposure and contractual risk
Partners with Revenue Cycle to ensure appropriate charge capture and reimbursement optimization.
Provides direct supervision of Supervising Pharmacists and Assistant Director
Aligns site pharmacy leaders with enterprise goals and performance standards.
Establishes accountability structures and performance metrics.
Leads workforce planning, succession development, and leadership growth strategies.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation standards.
Coordinates system readiness for surveys and regulatory reviews.
Oversees medication safety initiatives and performance improvement programs.
Ensures pharmaceutical care meets professional standards and supports measurable patient outcomes.
Serves as strategic advisor to the ELT on pharmacy-related enterprise decisions.
Participates in executive committees and long-range planning activities.
Collaborates with medical staff leadership, infection prevention, quality, and supply chain to align clinical and operational priorities.