Director of Pharmacy - Sterling, IL

Soliant; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidental

Job summary

Soliant in Sterling, Illinois, seeks an Interim Director of Pharmacy to lead hospital pharmacy operations during a temporary leadership transition. This contract role oversees a 24-person team, ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Based in Sterling, IL, you will partner with hospital executives to align pharmacy goals with organizational objectives and maintain continuity of operations throughout the interim period.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hospital pharmacy operations and teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and patient safety.
• Ability to partner with executive leadership and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day hospital pharmacy operations, staffing, workflow and compliance.
• Ensure medication safety and quality across all activities.
• Collaborate with hospital executives to align pharmacy goals with organizational objectives.
• Maintain operational continuity during the interim period and foster high team performance.

Skills

Operational management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Illinois Pharmacist license

Job description

Provide strategic and operational leadership for hospital pharmacy services as an Interim Director of Pharmacy. This contract position offers a unique opportunity to maintain and enhance pharmacy operations during a temporary leadership transition. You will oversee a diverse team of 24 professionals, ensuring seamless workflow, regulatory compliance, and patient safety in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Location:

• Sterling, Illinois

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day pharmacy operations, managing staffing, workflow, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Ensure medication safety and quality in all pharmacy activities
• Collaborate closely with hospital executives, including the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, to align pharmacy goals with organizational objectives
• Maintain operational continuity throughout the interim period, fostering a positive work environment and high team performance

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Active Illinois Pharmacist license is mandatory
• Proven experience in hospital pharmacy leadership roles
• Strong skills in operational management, regulatory compliance, and team leadership
• Ability to effectively partner with executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams

This interim role is ideal for professionals seeking a challenging leadership position within hospital pharmacy, where your expertise will directly influence patient care and medication services. The assignment provides an excellent chance to apply your leadership skills and make a meaningful impact during a critical period.

Compensation for this position ranges from $75.00 to $89.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.