Director of Pharmacy

Optum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to advance patient care and lead high-performing teams in a hospital setting. This role shapes the future of hospital pharmacy services and partners with executive leadership to drive quality and safety.

Based in Marion, Indiana, the position offers a Monday–Friday schedule and a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, reflecting nationwide pharmacy leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Directs all aspects of hospital pharmacy operations and strategy.
• Partners with hospital leadership and interdisciplinary teams.
• Drives quality, safety, and operational initiatives across pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy operations within a hospital setting and oversee related teams.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to advance patient care and clinical excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive partnership

Hospital pharmacy operations

Staff leadership

Job description

The best career opportunities aren't always the ones you're looking for.

At CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, we're seeking a Director of Pharmacy who is passionate about advancing patient care, leading high-performing teams, and shaping the future of hospital pharmacy services. This opportunity offers the chance to lead pharmacy operations within a respected healthcare organization while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and clinical excellence.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Strategic Leadership Opportunity leading all aspects of pharmacy operations within a hospital setting
• Monday-Friday Schedule with a predictable workweek (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
• Collaborative Executive Partnership with hospital leadership and interdisciplinary teams to drive quality, safety, and operational initiatives
• Support of a National Pharmacy Organization with access to CPS operational, clinical, regulatory, and technology resources
• Opportunity to Drive Innovation and Growth across pharmacy services, medication safety, and patient care initiatives

Location

?? Marion, Indiana

Marion Health is a well-established nonprofit healthcare system serving Grant County and surrounding communities, offering advanced clinical services, modern technology, and a collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes.

At CPS, you'll join more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and healthcare leaders dedicated to improving clinical, operational, and financial outcomes across health systems nationwide.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.