Pharmacy Drug Use Policy Manager

Cedars-Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills is seeking a Drug Use Policy Manager to lead a team focused on developing evidence-based policies and initiatives. This role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance therapeutic outcomes and improve efficiency in medication use.

The ideal candidate must hold a Pharm.D. and have strong leadership skills to coach the team while managing complex patient cases.

Qualifications

• Current pharmacist licensure in California.
• Board certification preferred.
• BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in evidence-based policy development.
• Evaluate new formulary requests.
• Collaborate on complex therapeutic issues.
• Develop content for Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee meetings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Pharm.D. or equivalent degree

Completion of PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency

Job description

Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars‑Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six‑consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state‑of‑the‑art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll.

As Drug Use Policy (DUP) Manager at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center, you will lead a dynamic team in driving evidence‑based policies, protocols, and initiatives through collaboration with medical, nursing, pharmacy, and other healthcare team members. The DUP Manager plays a key role in developing strategic initiatives, including evaluating new formulary requests and shaping policies and processes for improving efficiency. The Manager will lead a team of six Drug Use Policy Specialists and three Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacists. Other responsibilities include developing content for Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee meetings, collaborating with other healthcare professionals on complex therapeutic issues and leading targeted drug programs that optimize medication use, enhance therapeutic outcomes, and reduce unnecessary expenditures.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Completion of PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience preferred

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• Board certification preferred
• BLS certification upon hire

What else are we looking for?

• Prefer a candidate with a background in drug use policy, drug information services, formulary development, or leadership of clinical programs
• Maintains an excellent clinical database and critical thinking skills, including the ability to provide recommendations on the management of complex patients, utilizing organizational policies and evidence-based medicine.
• Possesses leadership skills to manage and coach drug use policy staff, including guiding workflow, providing feedback, and reviewing projects for Medical Center approval
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare disciplines to define and implement new clinical guidelines, workflow, or programs
• Shows support of medical center initiatives including the pursuit of clinical and operational efficiency
• Exhibits capability to teach and serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards relative to Health-System Pharmacy.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize projects to meet goals.
• Possesses ability to evaluate implications for the use of automated information systems with the development of clinical initiatives.
• Promotes a culture of medication safety