Pharmacy Education & Workforce Development Leader

UC Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

On-site role in Sacramento

Access to residency programs

Job summary

UC Davis Health in Sacramento seeks a Specialist Pharmacist to lead in specialized pharmacy practice, collaborate across teams, and advance departmental strategy and outcomes. This role drives education, research, and professional programs, serving as a key liaison with stakeholders and contributing to regulatory compliance and patient care excellence.

The position emphasizes advanced clinical practice, leadership, and program development within the Pharmacy department, aligning with academic

Qualifications

• California Board of Pharmacy license eligible and must possess a valid license at time of hire.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy, or equivalent training.
• Completion of PGY1 training at an ASHP-accredited program, or three years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in quality improvement, project management, or professional service.
• Demonstrated experience leading highly complex projects, initiatives, or programs with broad organizational impact.
• Experience providing consultation and guidance to organizational leaders and interdisciplinary stakeholders.
• Ability to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to collaborate and work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment; including the ability to manage projects and deadlines, and to set and meet goals and priorities for self and others with minimal supervision.
• Problem-solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem, identify resources to solve it, implement viable solutions, and ensure resolution.
• Decision-making skills to exercise delegated authority and know when to seek assistance.
• Ability to exercise discretion to protect patient confidentiality and maintain a professional environment.
• Working knowledge of federal and state or local regulations around medication handling and controlled substance accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and a sound work ethic.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain composure under peak workload and tight deadlines.
• Ability to coach and mentor pharmacy residents, students, and staff.
• Advanced knowledge of pharmacy education, adult learning, accreditation standards, and workforce development methodologies.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• 20% - Clinical Services
• 20% - Operational Excellence
• 20% - People
• 20% - Financial Stability
• 20% - Innovation

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education & training

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D)

California Pharmacy License eligible

Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) training or 3 years relevant experience

Job description

UC Davis Health in Sacramento seeks a Specialist Pharmacist to lead in specialized pharmacy practice, collaborate across teams, and advance departmental strategy and outcomes. This role drives education, research, and professional programs, serving as a key liaison with stakeholders and contributing to regulatory compliance and patient care excellence.

The position emphasizes advanced clinical practice, leadership, and program development within the Pharmacy department, aligning with academic