Director of Specialty Pharmacy Operations

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider is seeking a Director of Specialty Pharmacy Operations. This role involves overseeing pharmacy operations to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient resource management. Candidates should have extensive pharmacy experience and strong leadership skills. Join a team dedicated to innovative cancer treatment and patient advocacy.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits packages

Tuition reimbursement

401-K match

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of pharmacy experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years management in specialty pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements policies and procedures for intake and patient advocacy.
• Ensures quality care and timely medication dispensing.
• Manages pharmacy's budget and resources efficiently.
• Develops and implements new programs for patients and providers.
• Trains and develops pharmacy staff.

Skills

Analysis & Critical Thinking

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Collaboration skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2025-09-30

Country: United States of America

Location: Florida - Remote

Why Join FCS
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A Little Bit About FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Summary:

The Director of Specialty Pharmacy Operations is responsible for developing and leading the operational aspects of Rx To Go. This critical role is accountable for overseeing and transforming intake/benefits investigation, patient advocacy, prior authorizations, and pharmacy technicians to ensure a patient-centric and cost-effective operational model for Rx To Go. The Director of Specialty Pharmacy Operations will collaborate with Senior Management to set strategic goals, analyze current processes, and implement procedures to maximize operational efficiency and productivity. The Director of Specialty Pharmacy Operations will also act as the P.I.C. (Pharmacist in Charge).

This includes overseeing the day-to-day activities of the pharmacy, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care and support, and managing the pharmacy's budget and resources. The Director also plays a key role in developing and implementing new programs and services, as well as training and developing pharmacy staff.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements policies and procedures for intake, patient advocacy, and prior authorization teams across Rx To Go.
• Ensures that patients receive high-quality care and support, including timely and accurate dispensing of medications, patient education, and coordination of care with FCS healthcare providers.
• Manage the pharmacy's budget and resources and ensure that they are used efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and implement new programs and services to meet the needs of FCS patients, providers, and external stakeholders.
• Train and develop pharmacy staff and ensure that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide excellent patient care.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the pharmacy and identify areas for improvement.
• Work closely with other departments within the healthcare organization, such as clinical services, finance, and marketing, to ensure that the pharmacy is meeting its goals and objectives.

Education/Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of pharmacy experience
• Minimum of five (5) years management in specialty pharmacy

Core Competencies, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population

Values

• Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices. Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

Screenings – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment ( [e-mail] ) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.