Director Pharmacy

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead strategy across pharmacy services, drive access to medications, and ensure safety, quality, and affordability for patients. You will collaborate with organizational leaders, manage cross-divisional interdependencies, and guide teams toward best-in-class care with a focus on innovation and reliability.

Ideal candidates bring ACUTE health system leadership experience, an active pharmacy license, and a track record in change management and

Qualifications

• PharmD preferred; graduate degree required.
• 4+ years leading system initiatives in acute care.
• PGY1 residency or 2 years postgrad patient care experience.
• Active pharmacy license in applicable state(s).
• Master's in Science/Healthcare/Business or eligibility within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the most remarkable patient experience across all dimensions, every time.
• Foster teamwork, engagement, and community involvement.
• Lead initiatives to improve quality, safety, and affordability of pharmacy services.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Change management

Relationship building

Travel ability

Education

PharmD

Graduate Degree

Masters in Science/Healthcare/Business

Job description

What We Offer

The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for the development and implementation of Novant Health's strategy for making access to medications convenient and affordable with personalized medication management to optimize health consistent with the health system's mission, vision, goals, and values. Collaborates with organizational leaders and manages interdependencies across divisions to design and provide pharmacy services. Engages team members, promotes the highest clinical quality and operational efficiency for our patients. Leads teams providing best in class care and serves as an industry leader in innovation. Assures that Novant Health pharmacies meet patient safety, quality and affordability needs. Oversight and accountability for pharmacy services to include executing clinical, financial, programmatic and quality initiatives in primary setting of care; identifies, develops and implements opportunities for expansion of services; supports and facilitates continuous quality improvement for pharmacy programming; manages human resources including development of team members.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

The team member's Number One job responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time, and understands how to contribute to the health system's vision of achieving that commitment to patients and families. At Novant Health, people are our business. We treat each other with respect and compassion. We embrace the differences in our strengths while fostering an environment of inclusion, empowerment, inspiration and courage. The team member will use Novant Health's First Do No Harm (NHFDNH) safety behaviors/error prevention tools and high reliability strategies as appropriate to ensure a safe, remarkable patient experience.

What You'll Do

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

What We're Looking For

• Education: Graduate Degree, required. PharmD, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 4 years of experience leading system initiatives and service lines in an ACUTE health care setting, required.
  • PGY1 residency or 2 years equivalent postgraduate experience in patient care, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice pharmacy in the applicable state(s) and in good standing with the board of Pharmacy(ies), required.
• Additional Skills Required:
  • Master's Degree in Science/Healthcare/Business Administration/Public Health or eligible to complete within 2 years of hire -- Required Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency assessment.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to work well with a variety of professionals and to work independently. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong critical thinking and problem skills.
  • Strong relationship and customer service skills. Ability to work collaboratively with other health care professionals and lead change. Possesses consulting skills. Is team-oriented, supportive, and cooperative.
  • Ability to continuously re-prioritize, demonstrates flexibility, and processes multiple issues simultaneously. Fosters an environment that supports and respects diversity. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.