Pharmacy Manager

Indiana University Health System; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead the Fort Wayne hospital pharmacy operations and staff, ensuring optimal patient care and outcomes. This onsite role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, medication safety, and strategic initiatives to improve health results.

The role requires Indiana pharmacist licensure (or eligibility), a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, 5–7 years of pharmacist experience, and preferred management experience. Target start date: 11/30/2026.

Qualifications

• Requires current Indiana license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacist.
• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006.
• 5 - 7 years pharmacist experience is required.
• Requires knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to dispensing of drugs and narcotics.
• Management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the hospital pharmacy and its staff.
• Provides comprehensive medication-related care for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life.
• Acts in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals in the responsibility for patient drug therapy outcomes.
• Assists the Director in complying with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacist experience

Education

Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Manager

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes.They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Fort Wayne leadership team in the role of Pharmacy Manager.

Oversees and coordinate the daily operations of the hospital pharmacy and its staff. Provides comprehensive medication-related care for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life. Acts in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals in the responsibility for patient drug therapy outcomes. Is responsible for assisting the pharmacy director with preparing and performing all activities involving the pharmacy and therapeutics committee. Assists the Director in complying with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations. Will assists in new process implementation and quality improvement initiatives. Responsible for inventory management and the ongoing financial performance of the pharmacy.

This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday day shift with occasional on call needs. Candidates should have previous leadership and hospital experience. We are targeting a start date of 11/30/2026.

Key Relationships

• Reports to: Pharmacy Director
• Direct Reports: 15

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Requires current Indiana license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacist.
• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006.
• 5 - 7 years pharmacist experience is required.
• Requires knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to dispensing of drugs and narcotics.
• Management experience is preferred.

Indiana University Health isunlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana oneof the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.