Director-Pharmacy, Centralized Compounding

Indiana University Health; Plainfield (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a Director of Pharmacy-Centralized Compounding to lead a systemwide effort, establishing vision and governance for centralized compounding. You will oversee strategic planning, resource use, and performance improvements across the service line, aligning with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership in hospital pharmacy practice, cGMP principles, and collaboration with executive leadership to drive excellence in patient care

Qualifications

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006, plus at least 3 years hospital pharmacy experience.
• Must be licensed as a Pharmacist in Indiana or eligible for licensure.
• Knowledge of USP-NF, including USP <795>, <797>, <800> preferred.
• Experience in cGMP principles and manufacturing-style concepts in health-system environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish the long-range vision, priorities, governance, and growth roadmap for centralized pharmaceutical compounding services.
• Lead systemwide integration with other areas and emerging delivery systems.
• Oversee administration, planning, and performance improvement initiatives across the service line.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy (pre-2006)

Indiana pharmacist licensure or eligibility

Graduate degree in business/health admin preferred

Job description

Job Description

Director-Pharmacy, Centralized Compounding

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our IU Health's leadership team in the role of Director of Pharmacy-Centralized Compounding.

The Director-Pharmacy, Centralized Compounding is responsible for establishing the long-range vision, priorities, governance, and growth roadmap for centralized pharmaceutical compounding services at IU Health. This is a systemwide role that also serves as a point of expertise for compounding sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous pharmaceutical products. This leader provides administrative decision-making, leadership and strategic planning including the efficient and productive use of personnel, material and financial resources.

This director is also responsible for the efficient and purposeful integration of services with other areas and emerging delivery systems. This leader manages ongoing analysis, development and implementation of methods and systems to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of services and functions. The director formulates proactive action plans in collaboration with system goals. Executes plans, with and through others, integrating the efforts of various components/entities of the system. The leader ensures fiscal responsibility and clinical and operational performance improvement initiatives of the service line.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President-Chief Pharmacy Officer

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006, plus at least 3 years of experience in hospital pharmacy practice required.
• Must be licensed as a Pharmacist in Indiana or eligible for licensure.
• Requires knowledge of the accepted practices, procedures, regulations, and techniques applicable to the practice of Pharmacy.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Progressive leadership in hospitals, health-system, centralized, or large-scale compounding operations strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of USP-NF, including USP <795>, <797>, and <800> strongly preferred.
• Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) preferred.
• Experience with cGMP principles and applying manufacturing-style concepts within a 503A health-system environment preferred.
• Graduate degree in business, health administration, pharmaceutical sciences, quality, or related field preferred

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.