Clinical Pharmacy Manager

WolfCreek Consulting, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacy Manager to lead pharmacy services for the Kidney Transplant Programs and collaborate with transplant teams to optimize medication therapy.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, mentorship of staff, development of protocols, participation in rounds, and engagement in research and education within a premier academic medical center.

Qualifications

• PharmD or equivalent degree.
• New York State Pharmacist License (or eligible within three months).
• Strong clinical knowledge of pharmacotherapy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience managing complex clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical pharmacy leader supporting the Kidney Transplant programs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary transplant rounds and provide evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations.
• Collaborate with transplant physicians, surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication management.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, medication-use evaluations, treatment guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor medication safety, adverse drug reactions, therapeutic outcomes, and cost-effective medication utilization.
• Provide drug information and medication education to providers, patients, caregivers, pharmacy staff, residents, and students.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and evaluate clinical pharmacy staff while supporting hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
• Participate in research activities, clinical publications, presentations, and multidisciplinary committees.
• Assist with pharmaceutical budget forecasting, formulary management, and operational planning.
• Promote continuous quality improvement and support departmental strategic initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

Mentoring staff

Research & Education

Education

PharmD or equivalent

New York State Pharmacist License or eligibility (3 months)

Job description

Clinical Pharmacy Manager – Kidney Transplant

Location: New York, NY

Organization: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Department: Pharmacy

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking an experienced and clinically driven Clinical Pharmacy Manager to provide leadership and oversight for pharmacy services supporting the Kidney Transplant Programs.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the nation's premier academic medical centers and collaborate with a nationally recognized multidisciplinary transplant team. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will play a critical role in optimizing medication therapy, improving patient outcomes, leading clinical initiatives, mentoring pharmacy staff, and advancing research and education within the transplant service.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical pharmacy leader supporting the Kidney Transplant programs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary transplant rounds and provide evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations.
• Collaborate with transplant physicians, surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication management.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, medication-use evaluations, treatment guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor medication safety, adverse drug reactions, therapeutic outcomes, and cost-effective medication utilization.
• Provide drug information and medication education to providers, patients, caregivers, pharmacy staff, residents, and students.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and evaluate clinical pharmacy staff while supporting hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
• Participate in research activities, clinical publications, presentations, and multidisciplinary committees.
• Assist with pharmaceutical budget forecasting, formulary management, and operational planning.
• Promote continuous quality improvement and support departmental strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree.
• New York State Pharmacist License (or eligibility to obtain licensure within three months of hire).
• Strong clinical knowledge of pharmacotherapy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience managing complex clinical pharmacy services.

Preferred

• PGY1 Residency required; PGY2 Residency in Solid Organ Transplant, Critical Care, or a related specialty strongly preferred.
• Previous leadership or Clinical Pharmacy Manager experience.
• Board Certification (BCPS or specialty certification preferred).
• Experience supporting Kidney Transplant patients in an academic medical center.
• Demonstrated involvement in clinical research, publications, quality improvement, and pharmacy education.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a collaborative clinical leader who is passionate about transplant medicine and committed to advancing patient care through innovation, evidence-based practice, education, and research. This individual thrives in a multidisciplinary academic environment and possesses the leadership skills necessary to mentor pharmacy professionals while driving clinical excellence.

Why Join NewYork-Presbyterian?

• Join one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.
• Work alongside nationally recognized transplant physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in research, publications, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Opportunity to shape the future of transplant pharmacy practice while mentoring the next generation of clinical pharmacists.