Director of Pharmacy

St. Clair Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clair Health in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead all pharmacy operations onsite. You will develop policies, manage resources, and steer quality initiatives in alignment with regulatory standards and clinical programs.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with medical and nursing teams, and a focus on patient outcomes and cost-effective care across inpatient and outpatient services.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Pharmacy Practice and hospital/health system operations in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Strong knowledge of Pharmaceutical Care and medication therapy management.
• Experience with Pharmacy Benefit Management, formulary optimization, and cost-effective medication use.
• Licensed Pharmacist (PharmD or equivalent) in good standing; Pennsylvania licensure eligibility required.
• Progressive leadership in hospital or health system pharmacy with staff supervision and development.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CMS, state board) and medication safety practices.
• Strong budgeting and resource management skills; lead quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams.
• Experience with health information systems, EHRs, and pharmacy technology solutions preferred.
• Master's degree in pharmacy administration or healthcare administration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pharmacy operations across inpatient and outpatient settings to ensure safe, effective medication use.
• Develop and implement policies, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead budgeting, staffing, and resource utilization for the pharmacy department.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing leadership to optimize formulary and PBM programs.
• Engage in multidisciplinary committees and promote best practices in medication management.

Skills

Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Operations

Medication Therapy Management

Budgeting & Resource Management

Leadership & Staff Development

Education

PharmD or equivalent

PA licensure eligibility

Master's in Pharmacy Administration or Healthcare Administration (beneficial)

Tools

Pharmacy IT systems

Job description

Company Description

St. Clair Health is an independent, 329-bed acute-care medical center serving residents of southwestern Pennsylvania with advanced, high-quality care. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, the organization collaborates with leading experts while supporting over 600 physicians and 2,500 employees. St. Clair Health is the largest employer in Pittsburgh's South Hills and offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. These services include advanced cardiovascular care, specialized care for women and children, oncology, orthopedics, emergency and urgent care, as well as psychiatry and mental health services. The organization is committed to continuously enhancing its services and technologies to meet the evolving health needs of the community.

Role Description

The Director of Pharmacy is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Pittsburgh, PA. This role oversees all pharmacy operations, including inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication use across the organization. The Director provides strategic direction for pharmaceutical care, develops and implements policies and protocols, and leads quality improvement initiatives aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing pharmacy staff, coordinating with medical and nursing leadership, optimizing formulary and pharmacy benefit management programs, and monitoring budget and resource utilization. The Director of Pharmacy also supports clinical programs, engages in multidisciplinary committees, and promotes best practices in medication management to enhance patient outcomes and experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy operations, including inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Strong knowledge of Pharmaceutical Care and Medicine to support safe, evidence-based medication therapy management.
• Experience with Pharmacy Benefit Management, formulary optimization, and cost-effective medication use.
• Licensed Pharmacist (PharmD or equivalent) in good standing; eligibility for Pennsylvania pharmacist licensure required.
• Progressive leadership experience in hospital or health system pharmacy, including staff supervision and team development.
• Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state board of pharmacy) and medication safety practices.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and resource management skills, with the ability to lead quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for working with multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams.
• Experience with health information systems, EHRs, and pharmacy technology solutions preferred.
• Master's degree in pharmacy administration, healthcare administration, or related field is beneficial.