Director, Pharmacy Operations

CHS Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Corporate seeks a Director of Pharmacy Operations to lead and standardize pharmacy services across facilities, ensuring safe and efficient medication management in alignment with regulatory requirements. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to optimize performance and outcomes, while guiding budget and resource allocation.

The role requires extensive hospital/pharmacy operations experience and strong leadership to drive system-wide initiatives, including technology

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required.
• 5–7 years of progressive hospital or health system pharmacy operations experience.
• 4–6 years of leadership experience with accountability for pharmacy operations or system initiatives.
• Experience driving standardization, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance across multiple facilities preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy informatics, automation, or medication-use technology initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmacy operations across facilities to align with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop strategies to optimize medication management processes and operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain standardized policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and medical staff to ensure safe medication use.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
• Support financial performance through budget oversight and cost management.
• Provide leadership and development for pharmacy leaders across facilities.
• Lead system-wide initiatives including technology implementations and process improvements.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Pharmacy informatics

Budget management

Education

PharmD

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Tools

Automation

Medication-use technology

Job description

Job Summary

The Director, Pharmacy Operations provides leadership and oversight of pharmacy services across facilities. This role is responsible for advancing operational performance, regulatory compliance, and standardization of pharmacy practices to support safe, effective, and efficient medication management. The Director partners with clinical and operational leaders to optimize pharmacy services, enhance patient outcomes, and support organizational goals.

Essential Functions

• Provides oversight of pharmacy operations across facilities, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Develops and implements strategies to optimize medication management processes, operational efficiency, and quality outcomes.
• Establishes and maintains standardized policies, procedures, and workflows to support consistency across pharmacy operations.
• Monitors and analyzes pharmacy performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborates with clinical, nursing, and medical staff to support safe and effective medication use and interdisciplinary care delivery.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements related to pharmacy operations and medication management.
• Supports financial performance through budget oversight, resource allocation, and cost management initiatives.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and support to pharmacy leaders across facilities, promoting professional development and operational excellence.
• Leads or participates in system-wide initiatives, including technology implementations and process improvement efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required or
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in hospital or health system pharmacy operations required
• 4-6 years of leadership experience with accountability for pharmacy operations, clinical services, or system-level initiatives required
• Experience driving standardization, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance across multiple facilities preferred
• Experience with pharmacy informatics, automation, or medication-use technology initiatives preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced understanding of hospital pharmacy operations, including medication-use systems, clinical pharmacy services, and distribution models.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, state boards of pharmacy) impacting pharmacy services.
• Ability to evaluate operational and clinical performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead system-wide initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption of standardized practices.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budget management, cost containment strategies, and resource optimization.

Licenses and Certifications

• RPH - Registered Pharmacist required
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification preferred