Director of Pharmacy, UPMC North Central

UPMC Senior Communities; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead operations across the North Central Pennsylvania region. The role includes oversight of multiple campuses, budgeting, staffing, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure safe, high-quality medication use. The ideal candidate holds a Pharm.D.

or PharmD-equivalent, with 5+ years in hospital pharmacy administration and Pennsylvania licensure. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, with a travel requirement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
• Minimum of five (5) years of hospital pharmacy administration and/or management experience
• Knowledge of Joint Commission (JCAHO) regulations, pharmacy practice standards, and state and federal pharmacy laws
• Experience managing departmental budgets, inventory control, and staffing
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, team-building, and management skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, clinical staff, and leadership to support positive patient outcomes

Responsibilities

• Meet requirement within the medical center for administrative reporting and follow-ups as well as management of human resources.
• Achieve QA benchmarks and thresholds through oversight of systems which provide for the safe and effective use of medication by proper procurement, control and distribution of pharmaceutical supplies and intravenous preparations.
• Budget requirements within the Director's control (e.g., operating expenses, required staffing hours) are managed according to Division standards.
• Serve as a role model of excellent customer service by responding constructively to the needs of all those interacted with on a daily basis (Nursing, medical staff, patients, co-workers, and supervisors).
• Plan and organize pharmaceutical care activities in accordance with patient care needs, hospital/department strategic plan, hospital and medical staff policy, ASHP standards, state and federal pharmacy laws, JCAHO requirements and the needs of the UPMC Health System.
• Select, coach, motivate, and aid in the development of a fully qualified staff of managers, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy specialists, and pharmacy technicians.
• Visibly demonstrate a commitment to Medication Use Informatics and Process improvements through active participation with the Medical Staff as well as the integration of medication use processes into multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy

Job description

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead pharmacy operations across the North Central Pennsylvania region. This critical leadership role plays a key part in supporting our patients, care teams, and communities by ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and efficient pharmacy services.

Based in Williamsport, PA, the position provides oversight and support across multiple UPMC locations, with regular travel to campuses in Coudersport, Muncy, Wellsboro, and Williamsport.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced pharmacy leader with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), a Pennsylvania pharmacist license, and a proven track record of leading hospital pharmacy operations. This includes experience with regulatory compliance, budgeting, staffing, inventory management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to partner effectively with physicians, clinical teams, and operational leaders to achieve positive patient outcomes and advance UPMC's mission.

Responsibilities:

• Meet requirement within the medical center for administrative reporting and follow-ups as well as management of human resources.
• Achieve QA benchmarks and thresholds through oversight of systems which provide for the safe and effective use of medication by proper procurement, control and distribution of pharmaceutical supplies and intravenous preparations.
• Budget requirements within the Director's control (e.g., operating expenses, required staffing hours) are managed according to Division standards.
• Serve as a role model of excellent customer service by responding constructively to the needs of all those interacted with on a daily basis (Nursing, medical staff, patients, co-workers, and supervisors). Respond constructively with courtesy, respect, and a positive outlook that reflects the goals of the Department.
• Plan and organize pharmaceutical care activities in accordance with patient care needs, hospital/department strategic plan, hospital and medical staff policy, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) standards, state and federal pharmacy laws, JCAHO requirements and the needs of the UPMC Health System.
• Select, coach, motivate, and aid in the development of a fully qualified staff of managers, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy specialists, and pharmacy technicians.
• Visibly demonstrate a commitment to Medication Use Informatics and Process improvements through active participation with the Medical Staff as well as the integration of medication use processes into multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
• Minimum of five (5) years of hospital pharmacy administration and/or management experience
• Strong understanding of all hospital pharmacy operations
• Knowledge of Joint Commission (JCAHO) regulations, pharmacy practice standards, and state and federal pharmacy laws
• Experience managing departmental budgets, inventory control, and staffing
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, team-building, and management skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, clinical staff, and leadership to support positive patient outcomes
• Demonstrated commitment to the UPMC Mission, Vision, and Values

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Driver's License
• Pharmacist
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran