Clinical Pharmacy Manager – Cardiology and Surgery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Manager to lead pharmacists supporting cardiology and surgical services. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for a team of clinical pharmacists and specialists, ensuring medication safety and high-quality patient care across the organization.

You'll collaborate with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication use, develop programs, mentor staff, and drive practice

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required.
• PGY1 residency completed preferred.
• 2 years of progressive pharmacy experience with leadership responsibilities required; 3-5 years preferred.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Experience as Clinical Coordinator / Residency Program Director or similar leadership role valued.
• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pharmacy operations for cardiology and surgery.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for pharmacists and specialists.
• Mentor and develop staff; manage performance and succession planning.
• Advance medication safety, formulary management and clinical best practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary partners to optimize patient outcomes.
• Drive workflows improvements and expansion of clinical pharmacy services as the organization grows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health

With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization

Job Summary

Leads the pharmacy team in the coordination, monitoring and supervision of pharmacy services for the department. This includes human resources, medication systems and pharmaceutical care to ensure the provision of quality patient focused care that meets all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Plans and develops customer focused pharmacy systems and services for specific area to meet the changing needs of the medical enterprise. Works with administrative team and staff to constantly innovate the method for delivery of quality cost effective pharmacy services. Manages and develops staff members to insure competency and growth of staff. Manages budget including volumes, drug, and personnel expense for a specific area.

Vanderbilt University Hospital is hiring a Clinical Pharmacy Manager – Cardiology and Surgery!

Lead Clinical Excellence. Inspire Teams. Improve Patient Care.

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced and collaborative Clinical Pharmacy Manager to provide leadership for pharmacists supporting cardiology and surgical patients. This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy leader who is passionate about advancing medication safety, developing high-performing teams, and influencing patient care.

In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a team of Clinical Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacist Specialists, and Clinical Team Leads. You will play a critical role in supporting the people and processes that ensure exceptional patient outcomes across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a team of 10-15 clinical pharmacy professionals, including Clinical Pharmacists, Clinical Team Leads, and Clinical Pharmacist Specialists.
• Drive initiatives related to medication safety, quality improvement, formulary management, and clinical best practices.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other interdisciplinary partners to optimize medication use and patient outcomes.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to direct reports.
• Support clinical pharmacy services across cardiology and surgery.
• Identify opportunities to enhance workflows, patient care delivery, and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to the growth and expansion of clinical pharmacy services as the institution continues to expand its critical care capacity.

What We're Looking For

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Candidates with a PGY1 residency completed.
• 2 years of progressive pharmacy experience, including leadership responsibilities is required. 3-5 years is preferred.
• Previous experience managing direct reports.
• Experience as a Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Team Lead, Residency Program Director, or similar leadership role is highly valued.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, mentoring clinicians, and driving practice improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Why This Opportunity?

In this role, you will have an opportunity to influence how medication therapy is delivered to some of the organization's most complex and critically ill patients. You'll partner with clinical teams across multiple disciplines while helping shape the future of pharmacy services in a growing health system. As additional patient care areas and ICU capacity continue to expand, you will have the opportunity to help build, lead, and innovate within a rapidly evolving clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates, monitors and manages pharmacy operations while maintaining all safety and compliance regulations.
• Effectively coordinates departmental resources and actively participates in stewardship and cost control initiatives.
• Effectively manages human resources and creates an environment that enhances morale and facilitates teamwork.
• Manages pharmacy systems and operations to enhance quality,