Director of Pharmacy Operations & Strategy

El Rio; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Health seeks a Director of Pharmacy to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Congress location in Tucson, AZ. The role oversees pharmacy operations, compliance, budgeting, and performance improvement.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure HIPAA and state/federal standards, and drive initiatives to optimize formulary management, revenue, and patient outcomes. The ideal candidate holds an MBA or related field and a Pharmacist license with 10+ years of management and 5+

Qualifications

• MBA or related field required.
• Ten years of management experience.
• Licensed Pharmacist with pharmacy experience required.
• Pharmacist licensure in Arizona preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Pharmacy Department's operations, budgeting, and staffing.
• Leads cross-functional teams to improve patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures HIPAA, 340B, and credentialing standards across locations.
• Develops and manages strategic plans to optimize formulary use and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team management

Education

MBA or related field

Ten years management experience

Five years pharmacy experience

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

El Rio Health seeks a Director of Pharmacy to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Congress location in Tucson, AZ. The role oversees pharmacy operations, compliance, budgeting, and performance improvement.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure HIPAA and state/federal standards, and drive initiatives to optimize formulary management, revenue, and patient outcomes. The ideal candidate holds an MBA or related field and a Pharmacist license with 10+ years of management and 5+