Director of Pharmacy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k

Job summary

The UnitedHealth Group-affiliated CPS, part of Optum, seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead system-wide operations for hospitals and care settings. Based in Lebanon, IN at Witham Health Services, you will align services with policies, standards, and accreditation requirements while driving clinical and financial performance.

You will build and mentor pharmacy leadership teams, advance formulary management, medication safety programs, and scalable care models, collaborating with executives and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pharmacy management experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Preferred completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency program.
• PharmD degree and active licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides system-wide strategic leadership for pharmacy services across hospital and care settings.
• Optimize medication use, formulary management, and safety programs.
• Leads pharmacy leadership teams and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Oversees regulatory readiness and accreditation processes.
• Manages system-level financial performance including contracting and purchasing.
• Collaborates with executive leadership and external partners to advance care models.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Pharmacy management

Regulatory compliance

Medication safety

Formulary management

Team development

Education

PharmD

Pharmacy Practice Residency

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Director of Pharmacy (2376043)

Director of Pharmacy - 2376043

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.

The Director of Pharmacy will lead all aspects of pharmacy operations, including planning, organizing, and supervising services in alignment with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Pharmacy Location

Witham Health Services 2605 N Lebanon St Lebanon, IN 46052

Hours of Operation

Monday – Sunday 7:00am to 5:00pm and open on Holidays

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

• 2+ years of pharmacy management experience working in an acute care hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency program
• PharmD
• 3+ years of pharmacy management experience working in an acute care hospital setting
• 3+ years of experience as a pharmacist in an acute care hospital setting

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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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