Director of Pharmacy

Confidential; Utah; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Vernal, Utah, is seeking an experienced Director of Pharmacy to lead pharmacy operations. This pivotal role involves ensuring safe and compliant pharmaceutical services while driving clinical excellence and operational performance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, an active Utah Pharmacist License (or ability to obtain), and proven leadership or management experience in a pharmacy setting. Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Active Utah Pharmacist License or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Proven leadership or management experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations, clinical standards, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Pharmacy Department.
• Oversee daily pharmacy operations, workflows, staffing models, and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Pharmacy operations & leadership

Regulatory compliance & accreditation readiness

Clinical quality and medication safety

Staff supervision, mentoring, and development

Strategic planning and budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Evidence-based practice integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Pharmacy to lead and oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations in Vernal, Utah. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant pharmaceutical services while driving clinical excellence, operational performance, and team development.

If you are a pharmacy leader who thrives in building high-performing teams, maintaining regulatory readiness, and advancing patient-centered care, this opportunity offers both impact and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Pharmacy Department
• Oversee daily pharmacy operations, workflows, staffing models, and service delivery
• Develop, implement, and maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory standards (HIPAA, state board, accreditation bodies)
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives
• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of pharmacy staff
• Integrate evidence-based clinical practices and medication safety initiatives
• Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, inspections, and surveys
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, administration, and quality teams to support organizational goals

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution
• Active Utah Pharmacist License or ability to obtain prior to start
• Proven leadership or management experience in a pharmacy setting
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations, clinical standards, and regulatory compliance

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Hospital or acute care pharmacy leadership experience
• Experience managing departmental budgets and financial performance

Core Skills & Competencies

• Pharmacy operations & leadership
• Regulatory compliance & accreditation readiness
• Clinical quality and medication safety
• Staff supervision, mentoring, and development
• Strategic planning and budgeting
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Evidence-based practice integration