Pharmacy Manager – Oncology

About the role

The Pharmacy Oncology Manager leads system-wide oncology pharmacy services in hematology/oncology, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective medication management across inpatient, outpatient infusion, residency training programs, and specialty settings through innovative pharmacy services, clinical excellence, and system-wide collaboration. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, drives financial stewardship, fosters staff development, and serves as a key partner in advancing the health system’s cancer service line.

Responsibilities

• Drives strategic initiatives, oversees oncology-related drug utilization programs
• Serves as a key resource to interdisciplinary teams
• Integrates patient-centered care, education, research, and operational oversight
• Elevates oncology pharmacy services to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients, providers, and the community
• Directs pharmacy education and residency programs
• Contributes to research
• Represents pharmacy leadership in system-wide committees to advance oncology pharmacy practice

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years total pharmacy experience, including 3 years as a clinical pharmacy specialist in progressive oncology practice
• Minimum 3 years of related pharmacy management experience
• Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact)
• Exceptional verbal/public speaking
• Writing correspondence and reports
• MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Word proficiency

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (MBA, MPH, MHA, or related) preferred
• Texas Pharmacist License or eligible (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
• Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification within 90 days of employment
• PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency
• PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency or 5 years oncology experience
• IV Sterile Certification (required for inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy; preferred for ACS and LBJ OP)
• Board Certified Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology to be completed within 18 months if not currently held
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for inpatient positions within 6 months
• NICU/EC Clinical Specialists: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Skills

• Analytical
• Research
• Statistical

Benefits

Harris Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Retail Plans with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education support
• Wellness programs and employee assistance services
• Career advancement opportunities within a Magnet®-designated system

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.