Director of Pharmacy

UNC Health Care; British Woods (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to develop, oversee and maintain high‑quality integrated programs across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, infusion centers, specialty, retail, satellite locations and research. The role requires strategic leadership, program development, and collaboration with physicians, staff and executives to align with UNC Health’s mission.

Qualified candidates will have PharmD or BS Pharmacy, active NC pharmacist licensure, and seven years of pharmacist

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure in NC or eligible before employment.
• Seven years of pharmacist experience, four years in supervisory roles.
• PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership residency counts toward supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct pharmacy operations, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead drug-use initiatives with clinical leadership and Pharmacy care programs.
• Drive quality, safety, and performance improvements across all pharmacy settings.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Pharmacy supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Director of Pharmacy will develop, oversee and maintain high‑quality, cost‑effective integrated pharmacy programs. The Director of Pharmacy will exercise management responsibility in order to meet the needs of patients, physicians, and staff in a manner consistent with UNC Health Care's values and mission statement. Specific areas of responsibility are not limited to, but will include: Inpatient care, Outpatient care, Ambulatory care, Infusion Centers, Specialty pharmacy, Retail pharmacies, Pharmacy satellite locations and Drug research.

Responsibilities

• 1. Scope of Pharmacy Practice - Responsible for directing pharmacy operations, strategies, policies and procedures, budget process, project implementations, human resource management and committee representation. The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for insuring compliance and other regulatory standards, implementing and monitoring financial controls to insure effective utilization of resources through budgeting and analysis of management reports, development of staff and services, as well as organizational performance improvement, quality management, evidence based outcome and setting the communication tone, values and culture of the health system. Collaboration with clinical leadership to develop drug use initiatives and assure appropriate use of pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Director will be responsible for the execution and consistent implementation of drug use initiatives and Pharmacy care management initiatives. Collaboration with Patient Safety Leadership to develop quality initiatives, processes and tools. The position is be responsible for the execution and consistent implementation of quality initiatives across all pharmacy practice settings. He or she will also be responsible for ensuring enforcement of all applicable policies, standards and regulations related to Medication Safety, Medication Management and AR&L (Accreditation, Regulatory and Licensing). Collaboration with Pharmacy Informatics personnel to ensure successful implementation and maintenance of technology systems and to contribute to the development of technology innovation.
• 2. Leading Self & Others - Builds and maintains relationships that are anchored in trust and shared decision making. Leads self and others to grow.
• 3. Leading Quality & Service - Continuously ensures exceptional quality and service for all.
• 4. Leading Business Strategy - Uses business strategy and organizational knowledge to achieve business results and pursue the vision.
• 5. Leading for Accountability & Results - Leads self and others to take ownership for goals and outcomes; effectively and efficiently uses available resources.
• 6. Leading Improvement - Leads continuous improvement by using innovation, creative problem solving and proven change management principles.

Other Information

Education Requirements:

• * PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• * Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable before initiation of employment.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• * Seven years of pharmacist experience or equivalent, of which four years must be of pharmacy supervisory experience; proven management skills, including program planning and development, project management, finance, performance, quality and/or human resource management. PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership (HSPAL) residency will count as relevant supervisory experience for Pharmacy leadership positions

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.