Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Pharmacotherapy Specialist)

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in the UAE is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide comprehensive patient-centered clinical pharmacy services. This role involves optimizing therapeutic outcomes and enhancing patient safety in various specialties. Candidates must have a PharmD and complete an ASHP-accredited residency or equivalent experience. Join a team committed to elevating clinical pharmacy practice while contributing to world-class healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent required.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-2 residency or equivalent experience in specialty area.
• Current pharmacist licensure or eligibility in the USA, Canada, or UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication management.
• Ensure effective communication across all transitions of care.
• Lead initiatives to promote medication safety.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication safety

Quality improvement

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree

ASHP-accredited PGY-2 residency

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) in the United Arab Emirates is seeking Clinical Pharmacist Specialists in the following areas: Critical Care, Transplant, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, and Medication Safety.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a quaternary-level care center and a center for innovation, excellence, and education, committed to providing the best possible care to every patient. It is also recognized as one of the best places to work: a hub for clinical innovation, research, and professional development that fosters collaboration and continuous learning across disciplines.

At CCAD, we believe pharmacists should take full ownership of medication-related care and be accountable for key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to quality, safety, and clinical outcomes within their specialties.

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist provides comprehensive, patient-centered clinical pharmacy services in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication management to optimize therapeutic outcomes and enhance patient safety.
• Ensure effective communication and seamless handoffs across all transitions of care.
• Demonstrate complete ownership and accountability for medication-related quality, safety, and outcome measures within the assigned specialty.
• Deliver expert pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic consultations and actively participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Lead initiatives to promote medication safety, quality improvement, and operational excellence across the continuum of care.
• Develop and implement evidence-based guidelines, protocols, and policies to support optimal pharmacotherapy practices.
• Actively contribute to education, mentorship, and training for pharmacy colleagues, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a clinical resource at the point of care, supporting informed, timely, and safe decision-making.
• Maintain competencies in all pharmacist functions and demonstrate flexibility to support departmental operations as needed.

This position offers the opportunity to practice at the highest level of clinical pharmacy owning patient outcomes, advancing medication safety and quality, and contributing to CCAD’s mission of delivering world-class healthcare while elevating pharmacy practice across the UAE and the region.

Qualifications and Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-2 residency in the relevant specialty area, or equivalent post-graduate experience providing direct patient care in that specialty.
• Current pharmacist licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in the USA, Canada or UK.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical decision-making, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong commitment to innovation, education, and continuous quality improvement in pharmacy practice.