Director, Pharmacy

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead operations across hospital sites, ensuring safe and efficient pharmaceutical care. You will drive automation, resource optimization, and formulary oversight while supporting staff development and education across the service lines.

Responsibilities include managing daily operations, regulatory compliance, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing.
• 5 years of inpatient pharmacy leadership or equivalent.
• Pharmacy residency (PGY-1) preferred for leadership track.
• Master’s degree in pharmacy administration or healthcare management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily pharmacy operations aligned with patient care needs, goals, and regulatory standards.
• Recruit, coach, and develop managers, pharmacists, and technicians.
• Guide implementation and optimization of pharmacy systems and automation.
• Optimize operational resources and analyze utilization to drive efficiency.
• Lead change initiatives to align with hospital and service line goals.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Strategic planning

Financial management

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy

PharmD

PGY-1 residency

MS/MBA/MHA preferred

Job description

The team supports our hospital, which is licensed for 255 beds, as well as opportunities throughout our service line including ambulatory, community mental health, crisis services, and partnerships across teams. As part of an academic medical center, the program hosts residents, and ongoing potential to collaborate with PITT and in a variety of research and quality projects create robust opportunities.

The Director will lead pharmacy operations across hospital sites, ensuring compliant, safe, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care. Drives strategic initiatives including automation, resource optimization, financial management, and formulary oversight while developing and supporting staff. Collaborates across clinical areas and committees to enhance patient care, and contributes to education and research initiatives serving diverse patient populations across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities:

Operations & Compliance

• Direct daily pharmacy operations aligned with patient care needs, strategic goals, and regulatory standards (ASHP, TJC, state/federal laws)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies; maintain safe medication oversight and distribution systems

Leadership & Staff Development

• Recruit, coach, and develop managers, pharmacists, and technicians to maintain a high-performing team

Systems & Technology

• Guide implementation and optimization of pharmacy systems and automation (workflow, prescribing safety, inventory, compliance, financial reporting)

Resource & Financial Management

• Optimize operational resources (FTEs, medication use) and analyze utilization to drive efficiency across service areas

Performance Improvement & Change Management

• Lead change initiatives aligned with hospital/service line goals
• Drive continuous improvement through customer feedback and process enhancements

Customer Service & Collaboration

• Model professional, responsive service to physicians, nurses, patients, and staff
• Foster a positive department image through respectful communication and partnership

Administrative & Compliance Requirements

• Complete required reporting, HR management duties, and continuing education to maintain licensure
• Adhere to system-wide competencies and perform other assigned duties
• REQUIRED: B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) from an accredited school of pharmacy required.
• 5 years of pharmacy leadership experience (inpatient preferred) of progressive complexity OR HSPAL residency plus 2 years of pharmacy leadership experience (inpatient preferred) of progressive complexity required.
• Must be a licensed Pharmacist
• PREFERRED: Master’s degree in pharmacy administration or healthcare management (MS, MBA, MHA) preferred.
• PGY-1 postgraduate pharmacy residency preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• Pharmacist
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran