Manager, Pharmacy

Mass General Brigham; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead the Operations Team at McLean Hospital, overseeing pharmacy services across the department and the clean room. This role directs daily operations, supports staff, and influences short- and long-term goals within a behavioral health environment.

Responsibilities include leadership, recruitment, training, and developing policies; on-call participation; and educational programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required.
• MA Pharmacist license required.
• 2–3 years of related pharmacy management experience required; 3–5 years preferred.
• Experience in a hospital or behavioral health setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily operations of pharmacy services and staff.
• Oversees recruitment, training, and staff development.
• Serves as a resource on pharmacy policies to clinicians and staff.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities.
• Contributes to policy development and education programs.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Quantitative skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy)

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

About the Role and Department

The Pharmacy Manager provides formal people leadership and day-to-day operational oversight for the pharmacy's Operations Team, including pharmacy technicians and operations pharmacists. This role is responsible for pharmacy operations across the department, including oversight of the clean room.

McLean Hospital is a psychiatric facility with three campuses, supporting a broad patient population across inpatient, residential, and partial residential programs. This is a great opportunity for an experienced pharmacy leader to oversee daily operations while supporting pharmacy services within a specialized behavioral health environment.

Summary

Directs daily operations of pharmacy services. This position directs and supports pharmacy staff. Participates in determining the department's short- and long-term goals and related policies and procedures. Provides leadership and guidance to the pharmacy staff.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership, guidance, and serves as a role model to those professionals under his/her supervision.
• Supervises and directs the daily operations of pharmacy services. Schedules and assigns staff.
• Serves as a resource person regarding pharmacy policies to pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff.
• Participates in on-call responsibility as assigned.
• Responsible for staff development and performance evaluation.
• Assists in the recruitment, interviews, and training of new staff.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures.
• Conducts educational programs, in-services, and staff meetings.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy required or Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

MA Pharmacist license required

Experience

Related Pharmacy management experience 2-3 years required and Related Pharmacy management experience 3-5 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent verbal, written, and quantitative skills.
• Displays a comprehensive knowledge of department operations.
• Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and the legal aspects of dispensing.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to educate and supervise staff, normally acquired after three to five years of related hospital experience in a progressive, large health care organization and through self-directed education.
• Can work accurately and make decisions under stress and with time constraints.
• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$118,435.20 - $172,234.40/Annual

Grade

8

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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