Director of Pharmacy

UnitedHealth Group; Gallup (NM); Vor Ort; USD 113.000 - 193.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Zusammenfassung

UnitedHealth Group (CPS, Optum family) seeks a Director of Pharmacy to oversee system-wide operations across multiple hospitals. You will lead strategic pharmacy services, ensure compliance, and guide a full support team.

This high-impact role requires a PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy, NM licensure, and proven leadership. You will shape clinical protocols, manage formularies, and partner with executives to advance analytics and innovative care across the health system.

Qualifikationen

• Requires a B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
• Current Licensed Pharmacist in New Mexico
• Experience with pharmacy information systems and related software
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing pharmacy services

Aufgaben

• Provide system-wide strategic leadership for pharmacy services across multiple hospitals and care settings
• Optimize and standardize medication use practices and formulary management
• Lead and develop pharmacy leadership teams and ensure accountability
• Ensure enterprise-wide regulatory and accreditation compliance
• Oversee system-level financial performance including contracting, purchasing and cost-reduction
• Collaborate with executive leadership and external partners to support integrated care
• Drive innovation, analytics and new models of care across the health system

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Contract negotiations

Ausbildung

B.S. or PharmD (ACPE-accredited)

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Pharmacy software

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Jobbeschreibung

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a full time, exempt Director of Pharmacy, you will oversee all pharmacy operations including planning, organizing, controlling, and supervising activities, according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and state and federal laws. You will recommend innovations in the practice and function of the pharmacy to hospital administration and carry out mutually agreed upon programs with assistance from a full support team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide system-wide strategic leadership for pharmacy services across multiple hospitals and care settings, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Optimize and standardize medication use practices, including formulary management, clinical protocols, and medication safety programs
• Lead and develop pharmacy leadership teams, including hospital pharmacy directors and managers, ensuring consistency and accountability
• Ensure enterprise-wide regulatory and accreditation compliance, overseeing readiness for audits and inspections across all sites
• Oversee system-level financial performance, including contracting, purchasing strategies, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership, service lines, and external partners, supporting integrated care delivery and system priorities
• Drive innovation, scalability, and growth of pharmacy services, advancing technology, analytics, and new models of care across the health system

Location: Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Services 1901 Redrock Drive Gallup, New Mexico 87301

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
• Current Licensed Pharmacist in New Mexico

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using computer applications including pharmacy information systems, pharmacy software, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services. Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology
• Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics
• Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in interdisciplinary teams and committees
• Proven leadership, administration, human resources, and managerial skills
• Proven business acumen includes profit/loss understanding, contract negotiations, and GPO function
• Proven problem solving and analytical thinking ability
• Proven effective verbal and written communication skills

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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.