Inpatient Pharmacy Operations, Senior Manager

Fox Point Recruitment LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 231,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Regional relocation assistance

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision

Job summary

Fox Point Recruitment LLC is seeking a visionary Senior Manager of Inpatient Pharmacy Operations to lead strategic excellence across the acute care pharmacy enterprise in Seattle. You will own operational budgets, clinical workflows, and talent development within a fast-paced 24/7 hospital environment.

You will bridge pharmacy practice with hospital leadership, drive cost-effective pharmacotherapy, ensure regulatory compliance, and build high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• PharmD or equivalent degree.
• Active Washington State Pharmacist License at hire.
• NPI required within 6 months of hire.
• PGY1 residency plus at least 3 years of pharmacist/intern experience OR at least 5 years of pharmacist/intern experience without residency.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy to action and manage resources, costs, and forecasting across inpatient units.
• Direct and develop supervisory staff, pharmacists, interns, and technicians with performance management.
• Collaborate with Medical Centre Leaders to align clinical priorities and streamline practices.
• Design and implement pharmacotherapeutic guidelines and complex workflows to improve patient care.
• Oversee formulary updates, compounding oversight, and pharmacy software templates.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, and HIPAA.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Pharmacy operations

Team mentoring

Education

PharmD or equivalent

WA Pharmacist License

NPI required within 6 months

Job description

Inpatient Pharmacy Operations, Senior Manager

About the job Inpatient Pharmacy Operations, Senior Manager

Job Title: Inpatient Pharmacy Operations, Senior Manager

Location: Seattle, WA (Fully Onsite)

Compensation: $231,000 – $268,000 / year + Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Package

Sign-On &: Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus and

Relocation: Regional relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Position Type:Full-time, New Position

About the Role

A leading Healthcare Pharmacy enterprise is seeking a visionary and operationally sound Senior Manager of Inpatient Pharmacy Operations to champion strategic excellence across their acute care pharmacy enterprise. In this role, you won't just manage workflows—you will serve as a crucial bridge between pharmacy practice, multidisciplinary hospital executives, and clinical leadership.

Operating in a fast-paced, 24/7/365 acute care hospital environment, you will have true ownership over operational budgets, clinical workflows, and talent development. If you are passionate about fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving safe and cost-effective pharmacotherapy solutions, and building high-performing teams, we want to talk to you.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Strategic Leadership

• Translate Strategy to Action: Convert high-level business plans into daily tactical goals, managing resources, operational costs, and forecasting needs across multiple inpatient units.
• Champion Talent: Directly lead, mentor, and advocate for supervisory personnel, pharmacists, interns, and technicians. Oversee performance management guidelines, open coaching loops, and robust succession planning.
• Build Bridges: Establish strong collaborative relationships with Medical Centre Leaders (including Nursing, Physicians, Lab, and Infusion) to streamline practices and align clinical priorities.

Clinical & Drug Use Management

• Optimize Care & Compliance: Design, evaluate, and implement complex pharmacotherapeutic drug regimen guidelines and advanced workflows that improve patient care and compliance.
• Trend Analysis & Supply Chain: Partner with senior healthcare providers to analyse market trends and upcoming medications, forecasting their impact on utilization. Leverage inventory data to elevate drug availability issues enterprise wide.
• Formulary & Compounding Oversight: Approve updates to compounding master formulas, formulary dispensing records, and pharmacy software templates.

Governance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure Regulatory Excellence: Maintain absolute compliance across teams with state/federal laws and regulatory bodies (including the DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, and HIPAA).
• Resolve Complex Inquiries: Act as the ultimate escalation point for complex process outcomes or member inquiries, utilizing innovation and ingenuity to resolve systemic issues.

Position Requirements

Must-Haves (Minimum Qualifications)

• Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree (e.g., Bachelor of Pharmacy from an accredited school).
• Licensure: Active Washington State Pharmacist License is strictly required at the time of hire (or must be fully cleared to practice by start date). National Provider Identifier (NPI#) required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience & Leadership (One of the following tracks):
• Completion of a PGY1 residency plusa minimum of 3 years of experience as a Pharmacist/Intern.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Pharmacist/Intern (without residency).
• People Management: At least 3 years of experience in a direct leadership role with full accountability for direct reports (including solid-line hire/fire authority) in a hospital setting.
• Budget Accountability: At least 2 years of experience directly managing operational or project budgets.

Highly Valued Skills & Experiences (Nice-to-Haves)

• Leadership experience within a 24/7/365 acute care, inpatient hospital environment.
• Completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 residency.
• Familiarity working within and navigating a Union environment.
• Specialized clinical background or oversight in Critical Care/ICU, Med-Surg, Infusion, or Emergency/Urgent Care.
• Hands-on experience helping steer hospital expansion or scaling efforts.

What We Offer (From the Client)

• Highly competitive base salary ($231k–$268k).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans for you and your family.
• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus and regional relocation assistance package.