Inpatient Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 122,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

FlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to plan, organize, and direct all functions of hospital pharmacy services in a Maine facility.

The role ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and accrediting standards while delivering high-quality patient care and managing relationships with clinical and administrative leaders. Responsibilities include budget and P&L oversight, policy development, staff coaching, and participation in hospital committees.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Doctor of Pharmacy; active Maine license or ability to obtain.
• Inpatient/hospital experience required.
• Management experience required.
• Sterile compounding experience preferred.
• 340B program experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees and staff.
• Oversees budget and P&L; ensures financial performance of the pharmacy.
• Participates in hospital committees and policy development.
• Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains a pharmacy policy and procedure manual and updates as needed.
• Applicants may need vendor credentialing.

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

Management experience

Leadership skills

Clear communication

Vendor credentialing

Customer orientation

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

The Director of Pharmacy plans, organizes and directs all functions of the pharmacy services. This job assures all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice. The Director of Pharmacy maintains a professional presence throughout the hospital and develops relationships with hospital clinical and non-clinical leaders. This job assures pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital. In addition to providing managerial leadership to the pharmacy, the Director, Pharmacy maintains financial responsibility for the pharmacy and ensures the department delivers on hospital goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manages the pharmacy budget and all aspects related to the financial program including profit and loss responsibility.
• Participates in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.
• Conducts one on one and team meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and provide coaching as necessary.
• Purchases drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.
• Maintains the pharmacy scheduling in addition to hiring, firing and performance management of pharmacy staff members.
• Develops, maintains, and updates a pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the department to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Performs pharmacy related tasks including filling and taking orders in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Maine or able to obtain licensure.
• Inpatient/hospital experience required.
• Management experience required.
• Sterile compounding experience preferred.
• 340B program experience preferred.
• Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.
• Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills.
• May require vendor credentialing.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines.
• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers.
• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management.
• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects.
• Gains consensus from various parties involved.

Anticipated salary range:$121,600 - $191,070.

Bonus eligible:Yes

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:10/25/2026

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.