Director, Outpatient and Mail Order Pharmacies

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 152,027 - 243,235; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plans

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Backup care for dependents

Wellness reimbursement

Vendor discounts (hotels, car rentals,

theme parks & events)

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Director of Outpatient and Mail Order Pharmacies to lead three hospital-based outpatient pharmacies and a centralized mail-order operation across multiple states. The role focuses on strategic, operational, clinical, and financial leadership to improve access, outcomes, and value.

The ideal candidate will have a PharmD (licensure in Delaware required; Maryland licensure within six months), 7+ years of outpatient leadership experience, and strong skills in governance,

Qualifications

• Requires a PharmD or PharmD with licensure in Delaware; Maryland licensure within 6 months may be required.
• Experience leading outpatient pharmacy operations with financial accountability.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight for three outpatient pharmacies and a central mail-order site.
• Oversee budget, KPIs, workflow optimization, and cost containment across the network.
• Drive growth, innovation, and access through new services, automation, and payer strategies.
• Lead talent development, succession planning, and cross-site partnerships.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Board of Pharmacy, DEA, CMS, and payer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

People management

Education

PharmD or PharmD + MBA

Delaware licensure

Residency preferred

Job description

Job Details

Director of Outpatient and Mail Order Pharmacies

ChristianaCare is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to provide strategic, operational, clinical, and business leadership across our growing outpatient pharmacy enterprise. This role oversees three hospital-based outpatient pharmacies in Delaware and Maryland, as well as a centralized mail order pharmacy serving Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

This role is essential to advancing patient access, clinical integration, operational excellence, and financial performance in alignment with ChristianaCare's mission, values, and enterprise pharmacy strategy. The Director will collaborate closely with the Vice President of Pharmacy Services and key leaders across the system to position our outpatient and mail order services as high-performing, patient-centered access points across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Operational & Clinical Leadership: Provide strategic and daily operational oversight for three outpatient pharmacies and the centralized mail order pharmacy; ensure safe, compliant, efficient medication dispensing and distribution; advance clinical service integration including discharge prescriptions, transitions of care, immunizations, MTM, and patient access programs; partner with inpatient and ambulatory teams to enhance continuity of care and improve patient outcomes.
• Business & Financial Oversight: Lead all aspects of operating performance, budget oversight, and financial sustainability; monitor and interpret KPIs such as volume, margin, payer mix, adherence, and patient experience; identify opportunities for workflow optimization, inventory management, and purchasing efficiencies; support pro forma development and ROI analysis for new and expanded services.
• Strategic Growth, Innovation & Access: Drive growth strategies aligned with ambulatory expansion and population health priorities; evaluate and implement innovative pharmacy care and distribution models—including automation, digital solutions, and alternative payer arrangements—to improve access, adherence, and total cost of care; partner with marketing and digital teams to enhance patient enrollment and engagement.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Lead and support pharmacists and supervisors across all sites; foster a high-performing, collaborative culture focused on safety, service, and professional excellence; oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of team members; promote strong partnerships across inpatient, ambulatory, and specialty pharmacy areas.
• Regulatory, Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, CMS standards, and payer guidelines; support audits, inspections, and development of corrective action plans as needed; promote a culture of safety, continuous quality improvement, and regulatory readiness.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required; PharmD preferred
• Residency training preferred (PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership or PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency)
• Master's degree in business, healthcare management, or related area is preferred
• At least 7 years of progressive community and/or outpatient pharmacy leadership experience, including operational, clinical, and financial accountability in a health-system or complex pharmacy environment
• Prior people management experience required
• Delaware Pharmacist licensure required; must obtain Maryland licensure within the first 6 months of employment

ChristianaCare Offers

Incredible work/life benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance coverage on your first day of employment, paid PTO, retirement plans, twelve weeks of paid parental leave, access to backup care services for dependents, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and more.

About ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system focused on improving health outcomes and lowering health care costs. It includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, hospital care at home, medical aids units, three hospitals, a Level I trauma center, Level III NICU, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health. ChristianaCare is a national leader in population health and value-based care.

If you’re inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!

Annual Compensation Range $152,027.20 - $243,235.20. This pay rate represents ChristianaCare’s good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors including skills, experience, and qualifications.

ChristianaCare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to prohibiting discrimination and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Post End Date: Jul 31, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/