Executive Pharmacy Leader, System-Wide Care

The County of Santa Clara

California

On-site

USD 320,000 - 420,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS pension
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance
Health insurance
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Annual leave

Job summary

The County of Santa Clara is seeking a visionary Chief Pharmacy Officer to lead a system-wide medication-management program across its health system. You will unify pharmacy strategy, governance, and performance standards, advancing safety, quality, and equity while overseeing regulatory readiness and budgeting for a large public health enterprise.

As executive sponsor of formulary and pharmacy-operations performance, you will drive innovation in medication-use technology, automation, and

Qualifications

  • Active California Pharmacist license.
  • 5+ years of management experience overseeing multi-site pharmacy operations.
  • Extensive regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, budgeting, and 340B program management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide system-wide pharmacy governance and leadership for safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Oversee enterprise medication-management strategy across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services.
  • Lead financial stewardship, revenue strategies, and cost-containment aligned with clinical safety.
  • Direct purchasing, contracting, and supply-chain initiatives; drive technology adoption and EHR workflows.
  • Foster equity and safety initiatives across the health system and supervise senior staff.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic planning
Regulatory acumen
Communication
Partnerships

Education

CA Pharmacist license
MBA/MPH preferred

Tools

EHR systems
Pharmacy automation
Budgeting software

Job description

The County of Santa Clara is seeking a visionary Chief Pharmacy Officer to lead a system-wide medication-management program across its health system. You will unify pharmacy strategy, governance, and performance standards, advancing safety, quality, and equity while overseeing regulatory readiness and budgeting for a large public health enterprise.

As executive sponsor of formulary and pharmacy-operations performance, you will drive innovation in medication-use technology, automation, and

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