Clinical Director of Pharmacy

About the role

The Clinical Director of Pharmacy is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Pharmacy Department at CentraState Medical Center. This role involves developing and implementing performance improvement plans, leading change management initiatives, and fostering a culture of innovation and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors departmental Performance Improvement (PI), quality assurance, and quality control plans, ensuring measurable outcomes and continuous advancement of pharmacy services.
• Directs the programs, operations, and activities of the department, ensuring effective collaboration and integration with other departments and the organization as a whole.
• Led change management initiatives and fosters a culture of innovation to enhance pharmacy operations, medication safety, patient outcomes, and service excellence.
• Continuously evaluates and improves the quality, safety, and effectiveness of pharmacy services through the analysis of performance indicators, quality metrics, and patient outcomes.
• Oversees departmental staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency, financial performance, and patient care delivery.
• Recruits, develops, mentors, and evaluates pharmacy leaders and staff, promoting professional growth, accountability, and high-performance standards.
• Fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and engaged work environment that supports employee satisfaction, retention, and succession planning.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for cost containment, operational efficiencies, revenue enhancement, and resource optimization while maintaining high-quality patient care.
• Oversees pharmacy purchasing activities, contract management, inventory control processes, and vendor relationships to ensure fiscal responsibility and effective resource utilization.
• Integrates departmental goals, initiatives, and services with the organization's mission, strategic objectives, and patient care priorities.
• Maintains expertise in and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, New Jersey Board of Pharmacy requirements, Joint Commission standards, CMS regulations, and USP Chapters 797 and 800.
• Ensures ongoing regulatory and accreditation readiness through policy development, routine audits, staff education, competency validation, and implementation of best practices.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication management processes, enhance patient safety, and improve clinical outcomes.
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements emerging technologies, industry best practices, and pharmacy innovations to improve operational effectiveness and patient care.
• Provides leadership and oversight for emergency preparedness, medication management contingency planning, and business continuity efforts to ensure uninterrupted pharmacy operations during emergencies or disaster situations.
• Represents the department on organizational committees, quality councils, and leadership teams, contributing to strategic planning, performance improvement, and organizational decision-making.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Advanced Pharmacy degree required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in hospital pharmacy required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in hospital management required.
• Active NJ Pharmacist license required.
• Board Certification (BCPS, BCACP, BCCCP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare regulatory standards.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop pharmacy staff while fostering a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership, strategic thinking, collaboration, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, technology integration, and patient safety.

Benefits

CentraState Healthcare System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life & AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution, PTO, tuition reimbursement, career advancement opportunities, and more. The compensation range for this position is $146,250 - $248,630 annually, with additional benefits and opportunities for growth and development.