Clinical Pharmacy Manager (Full-time, Days)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Philadelphia seeks an Clinical Pharmacy Manager for inpatient services to provide leadership, develop programs, and ensure high-quality, safe medication use. This role partners with nursing, medical staff, and hospital leadership to drive clinical excellence.

You will supervise pharmacists, coordinate student training (IPPE/APPE) and residency activities, and advance formulary management, safety initiatives, and regulatory readiness across inpatient services.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree and PA license required.
• Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
• Leadership experience in pharmacy leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of inpatient clinical pharmacy services.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical pharmacy programs.
• Lead initiatives to optimize medication stewardship and patient outcomes.
• Supervise clinical pharmacy staff and support personnel.
• Coordinate IPPE/APPE student activities and residency program.
• Ensure regulatory readiness and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Pharmacy

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Schedule

8am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri

Summary

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager for inpatient pharmacy services reports directly to the Director Pharmacy Services, Inpatient and Infusion and is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of clinical pharmacy services, coordinates medication utilization and formulary management, policy oversight and is a key stakeholder for medication management safety and regulatory compliance. This role collaborates with pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, quality, and operational leaders to optimize medication outcomes, ensure regulatory readiness, and advance safe, effective, and cost-conscious patient care. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining clinical programs, supporting pharmacy staff and leaders, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and pharmacy best practices. This position supervises clinical pharmacy and quality staff who provide and support patient-focused pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of inpatient clinical pharmacy services.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical pharmacy programs that support quality patient care and organizational priorities.
• Support optimization of clinical workflows, pharmacy practice models, and pharmacist scope of practice.
• Lead initiatives that improve medication stewardship, quality metrics, and patient outcomes.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for service enhancement and expansion.
• In conjunction with pharmacy leadership, supervises the clinical pharmacy and quality staff performing a full range of supervisory functions, including performance evaluations, payroll oversight, training and development, leave approvals, recruitment, performance improvement plans, retention, onboarding etc.
• Serves on several key clinical, safety and regulatory committees, both at a system and local level.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory standards, including but not limited to The Joint Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy and USP standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop clinical pharmacy specialists, pharmacists, residents, and/or support personnel as assigned.
• Coordinates IPPE/APPE pharmacy students, serving as a PGY1 pharmacy preceptor and supports the PGY1 Residency Program Director. Encourage scholarly activity, research, and publication efforts. Supports professional development and oversees the Clinical Pharmacist Career Ladder.
• Serve as a pharmacy leader for medication safety activities across inpatient services.
• Lead pharmacy readiness efforts for surveys, inspections, and accreditation reviews.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation required for compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate practice implications to pharmacy leadership and staff.
• Lead formulary management processes in collaboration with Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committees and physician stakeholders.
• Support medication-use evaluations, therapeutic interchange programs, and medication stewardship initiatives.
• Utilize data to support decision-making, program development, and continuous improvement efforts.

Credentials

• Pharmacist (Required)
• Current Registered Pharmacist License in Pennsylvania Board Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Other (Required)
• Education Specialization: Doctor of Pharmacy Equivalent Experience:
• Or Or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy with three or more years of experience in a pharmacy leadership role.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.