Director of Pharmacy

About the Pharmacy

• Pharmacy hours are weekdays 8:00am - 4:30pm
• The pharmacy utilizes Epic and Omnicell

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within a single hospital, aligning operations with the hospital's clinical, quality, and financial goals
• Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use, overseeing clinical pharmacy practice, medication safety, and formulary management
• Lead, develop, and hold accountability for pharmacy leadership and staff, including managers, pharmacists, technicians, and support teams
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, USP, BOP and state/federal laws
• Oversee pharmacy financial performance, including budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost-containment initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders, supporting system-wide patient care, quality, and safety initiatives
• Drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth, leveraging data, technology, and best practices to advance pharmacy services

Required Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)
• Current Illinois Pharmacist license in good standing
• Recent experience in a hospital setting
• Experience using computer applications including MS Office, pharmacy information systems, and automated dispensing systems
• Proven ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a pharmacist in a hospital setting
• 2+ years of pharmacy management experience working in a hospital setting

Schedule

This full-time, exempt position will work at least 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, with periodic weekend coverage.

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).