Director of Pharmacy - Onsite

UnitedHealth Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead all aspects of pharmacy operations at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in San Antonio, TX. You will partner with hospital leadership to implement innovative pharmacy practices, ensuring safe medication use and regulatory compliance within a dynamic behavioral health setting.

As a strategic leader, you will oversee budgeting, formulary management, and staff development across pharmacists, technicians, and support teams, driving quality,

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or BS of Pharmacy.
• Active State of Texas pharmacist license in good standing.
• Management/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within a single hospital, aligning operations with the hospital's clinical, quality, and financial goals.
• Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use, overseeing clinical pharmacy practice, medication safety, and formulary management.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountability for pharmacy leadership and staff, including managers, pharmacists, technicians, and support teams.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, USP, BOP and state/federal laws.
• Oversee pharmacy financial performance, including budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost-containment initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders, supporting system-wide patient care, quality, and safety initiatives.
• Drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth, leveraging data, technology, and best practices to advance pharmacy services.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory compliance

Pharmacy operations

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or BS of Pharmacy

Job description

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. You will collaborate with hospital leadership to implement innovative pharmacy practices, supported by proprietary CPS software, a dedicated support team including experts in operations, clinical, and regulatory as well as a CPS Area Director or Senior Vice President.

About the Facility:

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is a 330-bed behavioral health hospital in San Antonio, Texas, providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment services for children, adolescents, adults, military personnel, veterans, and first responders. The facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and specialty behavioral health programs, including trauma-focused and dual-diagnosis treatment. With more than 40 years of service, Laurel Ridge is known for its comprehensive approach to care and its specialized programs supporting military and veteran populations. CPS Solutions-Optum has partnered with the hospital to manage the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions-Optum.

Pharmacy Hours:

The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within a single hospital, aligning operations with the hospital's clinical, quality, and financial goals
• Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use, overseeing clinical pharmacy practice, medication safety, and formulary management
• Lead, develop, and hold accountability for pharmacy leadership and staff, including managers, pharmacists, technicians, and support teams
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, USP, BOP and state/federal laws
• Oversee pharmacy financial performance, including budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost-containment initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders, supporting system-wide patient care, quality, and safety initiatives
• Drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth, leveraging data, technology, and best practices to advance pharmacy services

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:

• ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or BS of Pharmacy
• Active State of Texas pharmacist license in good standing
• Management/supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy management experience
• Management experience in a healthcare/hospital environment

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.