Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k

Wages access before payday

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead hospital pharmacy services, ensuring legal/regulatory compliance and strong relationships with hospital leaders. The role carries financial responsibility and alignment with client goals.

The incumbent will oversee budgeting, policy development and staff performance, while driving quality and cost-effective patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree and active license in good standing.
• Connecticut licensure or ability to obtain licensure.
• Inpatient/hospital experience preferred.
• Director-level experience preferred.
• 340B experience preferred.
• Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.
• Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills.
• Vendor credentialing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manages the pharmacy budget with profit and loss responsibility.
• Participates in hospital committee meetings to enhance practice and patient care.
• Conducts one-on-one and team meetings with staff for performance reviews and coaching.
• Purchases drugs and supplies per GPO bids and best practices.
• Maintains scheduling, hires/fires and performance management of staff.
• Develops and updates a Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for regulatory alignment.
• Performs dispensing tasks in line with department policies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer orientation

Negotiation

Vendor credentialing

Education

PharmD or pharmacy degree

Tools

340B experience

Job description

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health’s pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

The Director, Pharmacy plans, organizes and directs all functions of the hospital pharmacy services. This job assures all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice. The Director, Pharmacy maintains a professional presence throughout the hospital and develops relationships with hospital clinical and non-clinical leaders. This job assures pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital. In addition to providing managerial leadership to the pharmacy, the Director, Pharmacy maintains financial responsibility for the pharmacy and ensures the department delivers on hospital goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manages the pharmacy budget and all aspects related to the financial program including profit and loss responsibility.

• Participates in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.

• Conducts one on one and team meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and provide coaching as necessary.

• Purchases drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.

• Maintains the pharmacy scheduling in addition to hiring, firing and performance management of pharmacy staff members.

• Develops, maintains, and updates a pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the department to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory guidelines.

• Performs pharmacy related tasks including filling and taking orders in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.

• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Connecticut or able to obtain licensure.

• Prior inpatient/hospital experience preferred.

• Prior Director experience preferred

• 340B experience preferred.

• Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.

• Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills

• Vendor Credentialing may be required

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff.

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.

• Ensures employees operate within guidelines.

• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers.

• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management.

• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects.

• Gains consensus from various parties involved.

Anticipated salary range:$ 138,200.00- $217,250.00

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 12/10/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skill and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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