Interim Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 121,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions company is seeking an Interim Director of Pharmacy to oversee pharmacy operations across multiple locations. The role requires 90% travel and entails managing pharmacy services, ensuring compliance, and engaging in strategic planning. Candidates must possess a pharmacy degree and significant experience in pharmacy operations. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Pharmacist in good standing.
• California pharmacist license or ability to obtain it within 120 days.
• Prior experience in a supervisory role required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in pharmacy services at various locations.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in meetings to enhance pharmacy practice.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Negotiation

In-patient hospital pharmacy experience

Retail and specialty pharmacy experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

Overview

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations coordinates Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations serving acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

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

Job Summary

With over 45 years of experience helping hospital and outpatient pharmacies, Cardinal Health provides access to best practice strategies to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health's Innovative Delivery Solutions (IDS) helps providers transform pharmacies into a strategic asset. The Interim Director of Pharmacy will provide leadership on an interim/transitional basis in Cardinal Health contracted inpatient hospital pharmacies and, on occasion, to retail and specialty pharmacies.

Travel

This position is 90% travel to our pharmacies nationwide where your license is applicable.

Responsibilities

• The Interim Director of Pharmacy will provide leadership on an interim/transitional basis in Cardinal Health contracted inpatient and outpatient pharmacies. Duration of assignment will vary.
• Serve as Interim Director of Pharmacy. Plan, organize and direct all functions of the pharmacy services. Ensure all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at best demonstrated practice.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital/client site. Ensure pharmacy services and activities meet goals and standards of Cardinal Health and the client/hospital.
• Ensure acquisition or renewal of all pharmacy staff licenses.
• Perform as Staff Pharmacist as needed.
• Participate in committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.
• Attend new client kick-off meetings as assigned. Oversee onsite implementation of opening process. Work with Account Managers as necessary for projects.
• Ensure weekly status reports are provided.
• Ensure all staff education is complete.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel 90%.
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist.
• California pharmacist license or ability to obtain California pharmacist license within 120 days.
• Additional state pharmacist licenses preferred.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Retail and specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• Prior experience as a director/manager/supervisor required.
• Experienced in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations.
• Proven successful project management experience.
• Excellent planning, forecasting, and negotiation skills with the ability to prioritize diverse projects across the territory.
• 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 - $182,385.

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: 11/29/2025. If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including location, education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

We are 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, or any other status protected by law.

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