Director, Pharmacy

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead operations across hospital sites, ensuring safe, compliant pharmaceutical care. You will drive automation, resource optimization, financial management, and formulary oversight while developing staff and collaborating on education and research initiatives.

The role involves working with academic partners and hospital service lines to enhance patient care across diverse specialties and settings.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure and degree from an accredited school required.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmacy leadership experience (inpatient preferred).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (ASHP, TJC, state and federal laws).
• Experience with automation, financial management, and formulary oversight.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily pharmacy operations across hospital sites.
• Lead compliance with regulatory standards and safe medication practices.
• Recruit, coach, and develop managers, pharmacists, and technicians.
• Oversee pharmacy systems, automation, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Foster education and research collaborations with academia.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Pharmacy operations

Education

PharmD

BS in Pharmacy

MS/MBA preferred

Tools

Automation systems

Inventory management software

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