Interim Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health; United States; On-site; USD 122,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an Interim Director of Pharmacy to lead inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services across contracted facilities. The role requires steering diverse pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining licensing across sites.

Frequent travel (90%) to client sites nationwide is expected. The position emphasizes strong leadership, project management, and expertise in hospital pharmacy operations, including retail and specialty settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD is required.
• Must be a licensed pharmacist in good standing.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Retail and specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• Prior experience as director/manager/supervisor required.
• Experienced in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations.
• Proven successful project management experience.
• Excellent planning, forecasting, and negotiation skills; ability to prioritize diverse projects.
• Vendor credentialing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on an interim/transitional basis in Cardinal Health contracted inpatient and outpatient pharmacies.
• Manage duration of assignment which will vary.
• Serve as Interim Director of Pharmacy.
• Plan, organize and direct all functions of the pharmacy services.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain professional presence at hospital/client site.
• Meet goals and standards of Cardinal Health and client/hospital.
• Oversee licensing for all pharmacy staff.
• Perform Staff Pharmacist duties as needed.
• Participate in committee meetings to enhance practice and patient care.
• Attend new client kick-off meetings as assigned.
• Oversee on-site opening process implementation.
• Collaborate with Account Managers on projects.
• Provide weekly status reports.
• Ensure staff education is completed.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Planning

Forecasting

Negotiation

Vendor credentialing

Team supervision

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 With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health's Innovative Delivery Solutions (IDS) business helps providers transform pharmacies into a strategic asset - delivering value that supports the patient throughout the continuum of care.

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.
• Serves as Interim Director of Pharmacy.
• Plan, organize and direct all functions of the pharmacy services.
• Assure all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital/client site.
• Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital.
• Assure 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.
• Ensures that weekly status reports are provided.
• Ensure that 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 preferred.
• 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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

Application window anticipated to close: 10/06/2026