Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health; Bristol (CT); Hybride; USD 138 000 - 217 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401k plan

Paid time off

HSA

Parental leave

Résumé du poste

Cardinal Health seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead hospital pharmacy services, ensure regulatory and accrediting compliance, and maintain professional presence across the hospital. You will oversee financial responsibility for the department and collaborate with clinical and hospital leadership to meet Cardinal Health and client goals.

The role requires strategic leadership, inpatient experience, and a track record in managing pharmacy operations, staffing, and policy development.

Qualifications

• Leads hospital pharmacy operations and directs budget and staffing.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and accrediting standards.
• Collaborates with clinical and non-clinical leaders to meet hospital goals.

Responsabilités

• Manages the pharmacy budget and P&L responsibilities.
• Participates in hospital committees to advance practice and patient care.
• Coaches staff and conducts performance reviews.
• Purchases drugs and supplies under GPO bids and best practices.
• Maintains scheduling, hiring, and performance management of staff.
• Develops and updates Pharmacy policies to align with guidelines.
• Performs pharmacy tasks in line with policies and procedures.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budgeting

StrategicPlanning

Hospital Experience

Regulatory Compliance

Vendor Negotiation

Formation

Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD

Description du poste

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.

Compensation

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Overview

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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