Pharmacy Director

BrightSpring Health Services; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, & vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Employee Discount Program

Pet Insurance

STD/LTD paid by company

Job summary

Pharmacy Alternatives in Christiansburg, VA seeks a Pharmacy Director to lead the pharmacy operations with a focus on cost control, staff development, and regulatory compliance. The role reports to senior leadership and requires strong leadership and policy implementation skills.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a schedule of Monday–Friday, with potential for flexibility to support operations in a growing long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; MBA or PharmD is preferred.
• Experience in management/supervisory roles within pharmacy/healthcare.
• P&L responsibility and LTC experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy or multiple locations.
• Lead and develop staff to enhance performance and service quality.
• Manage costs to meet budgeted goals and optimize labor and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacy Operations

Regulatory Knowledge

Budgeting

Team Development

Cost Control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy Management System

MS Office

Job description

USD $155,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr.

paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount

United States, Virginia, Christiansburg

Oct 02, 2026

Pharmacy Director

Job Locations: US-VA-CHRISTIANSBURG

ID: 2026-197148

Line of Business: Pharmacy Alternatives

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Min: USD $155,000.00/Yr.

Pay Max: USD $175,000.00/Yr.

Our Company: Pharmacy Alternatives

Overview

PharMerica, a part of Brightspring Health Services, is a longterm care pharmacy services provider that supplies medications, clinical support, and pharmacy management to healthcare organizations across the United States.

As a non-retail pharmacy, we focus on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, and other specialized care centers nationwide. Our organization is in high growth mode, which can provide opportunities for advancement for individuals looking for career progression!

The Pharmacy Director is responsible for directing workforce in the day-to-day operations of pharmacy or multiple locations and managing costs to established goals. Must have working knowledge of Pharmacy operations, preferably in Long-Term Care.

This is not a remote position. Applicants must reside in, or a commutable distance to, Christiansburg, VA

The ideal candidate excels in leading change initiatives and providing outstanding customer service, with strengths in leadership, communication, organization, structure, performance improvement, and a firm commitment to compliance.

Salary awarded will be based on experience and licensure

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with flexibility as needed for operations support

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, & vision
• Company paid STD & LTD
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k
• Employee Discount Program
• Daily Pay
• Pet Insurance

Our team at PharMerica promotes a variety of initiatives designed to enhance the work and personal lives of our employees, celebrate diversity and improve the communities where we work and live.

If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care, come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Controls pharmacy costs to meet or exceed budgeted cost per script.
• Provides the leadership and direction to build an effective team and continually develop associates to improve performance.
• Maintains positive customer relationships; attends quarterly business reviews.
• Works with Client Services and Sales team to effectively communicate with customers (DONs, Administrators, Staff RNs) and resolve customer issues.
• Implements, maintains and reports on core processes.
• Ensures pharmacy compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Emphasizes dispensing efficiency and accuracy with the workforce, and manages the dispensing process to exceed the Company's goal.
• Manages the staffing and scheduling process to optimize production and contain labor costs.
• Manages pharmacy personnel issues including hiring, evaluations, discipline and separation, and monitors and approves payroll.
• Manages physical inventory to meet client requirements and Company goals.
• Implements Company, Region and District policies, processes and initiatives.
• Provides timely and accurate reports as required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Qualifications

Education / Learning Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree
• Desired: MBA; PharmD

Work Experience

• Required: Management/supervisory experience; experience in pharmacy/healthcare
• Desired: P&L responsibility; LTC experience.

Skills / Knowledge

• Required: Computer skills.
• Desired: Business/financial knowledge; knowledge of pharmacy regulations; LTC pharmacy ; performance management

Licenses / Certifications

• Required: As required by state regulations; clean driving record and proof of auto insurance

Behavior Competencies

• Required: Results-oriented; planning/organizing; communication (oral/written), people management; strategic and analytical thinking; teamwork

About our Line of Business

Pharmacy Alternatives, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacysolutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported-living or foster care. Our state-of-the-art approach includes packaging technology specially designed for the population we serve and electronic medication management that helps people live their best lives. For more information, please visit www.pharmacyalternatives.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $155,000.00 - $175,000.00 / Year