Inpatient Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health; 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

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

FlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead the hospital pharmacy services, ensuring regulatory compliance and fiscal responsibility across clinical and operational goals. The role partners with hospital leaders to improve patient care quality while delivering on Cardinal Health objectives.

Ideal candidate holds a PharmD or pharmacy degree, is a Maine-licensed pharmacist in good standing, and has inpatient experience plus strong management and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level pharmacy degree required or PharmD.
• Licensed pharmacist in Maine in good standing or eligible for licensure.
• Inpatient/hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Management experience required.
• Sterile compounding experience preferred.
• 340B program experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong planning, organizing and negotiation skills.
• Vendor credentialing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manages pharmacy budget and financial performance.
• Participates in hospital committee meetings to enhance practice and patient care.
• Conducts staff meetings and coaching to review performance.
• Purchases drugs and supplies per GPO bids and best practices.
• Oversees staffing, scheduling, hiring/firing and performance management.
• Maintains Policy and Procedure manuals for regulatory alignment.
• Performs pharmacy tasks including filling and order processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hospital experience

Management experience

Sterile compounding

340B experience

Leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor credentialing

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD/B.Pharm)

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

• 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

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

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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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