Chief Pharmacist — Strategic Leader in Medication Safety

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital, seeks a visionary Principal Pharmacist to lead its Pharmacy Department and shape services across clinical, educational, research, and policy domains.

You will partner with senior leaders and national stakeholders to elevate medication safety, innovation, and patient-centred care, while developing workforce capabilities and fostering transformative change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registered Pharmacist with the Singapore Pharmacy Council (or eligible for registration in Singapore).
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Masters degree, PharmD, MBA, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and overall management of the Pharmacy Department, ensuring alignment with organisational and NHG goals.
• Develop and implement pharmacy strategies to support safe, effective, cost-efficient, and patient-centred medication use.
• Provide leadership in medication management policies, governance frameworks, and risk management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards governing pharmacy practice.
• Champion the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care and medication safety across the institution.
• Drive evidence-based practices and oversee initiatives that optimise therapeutic outcomes for patients.
• Lead the development and implementation of medication-use policies and standards in alignment with national healthcare priorities.
• Shape and drive pharmacy workforce strategies, education, training, and professional development programmes.
• Mentor and develop pharmacy leaders and future talent within the organisation.
• Collaborate with educational institutions and professional bodies to strengthen pharmacy training and capability-building initiatives.
• Foster a culture of research, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support impactful research projects, publications, and presentations that advance pharmacy practice and patient care.
• Establish strategic partnerships with healthcare, academic, and research institutions.
• Build strong partnerships with clinicians, healthcare leaders, regulators, professional bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and recognised thought leader on pharmacy-related matters.
• Represent the organisation in institutional, cluster-wide, and national pharmacy initiatives.
• Oversee pharmacy operations to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable service delivery.
• Optimise resource allocation while maintaining high standards of patient care and operational excellence.
• Lead organisational change, service transformation, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Clinical Excellence

Workforce Development

Research & Innovation

Stakeholder Management

Operational & Financial Management

Change Management

Communication

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Registered Pharmacist

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital, seeks a visionary Principal Pharmacist to lead its Pharmacy Department and shape services across clinical, educational, research, and policy domains.

You will partner with senior leaders and national stakeholders to elevate medication safety, innovation, and patient-centred care, while developing workforce capabilities and fostering transformative change.