Director of Pharmacy Operations & Strategy

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead operations across hospital sites, ensuring safe, compliant pharmaceutical care. You will drive automation, resource optimization, financial management, and formulary oversight while developing staff and collaborating on education and research initiatives.

The role involves working with academic partners and hospital service lines to enhance patient care across diverse specialties and settings.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure and degree from an accredited school required.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmacy leadership experience (inpatient preferred).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (ASHP, TJC, state and federal laws).
• Experience with automation, financial management, and formulary oversight.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily pharmacy operations across hospital sites.
• Lead compliance with regulatory standards and safe medication practices.
• Recruit, coach, and develop managers, pharmacists, and technicians.
• Oversee pharmacy systems, automation, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Foster education and research collaborations with academia.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Pharmacy operations

Education

PharmD

BS in Pharmacy

MS/MBA preferred

Tools

Automation systems

Inventory management software

Job description

UPMC in Pittsburgh seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead operations across hospital sites, ensuring safe, compliant pharmaceutical care. You will drive automation, resource optimization, financial management, and formulary oversight while developing staff and collaborating on education and research initiatives.

The role involves working with academic partners and hospital service lines to enhance patient care across diverse specialties and settings.