Pharmacy Manager- Inpatient

Children's Hospital Association - Saint Paul, MN; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Minnesota seeks a Pharmacy Manager - Clinical to lead pediatric pharmacy services across the system, shaping standards and strategies. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and informatics to optimize medication safety and outcomes.

The role requires a PharmD, Minnesota licensure eligibility, and significant health-system leadership experience, with a focus on pediatrics. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy licensure in Minnesota current or within three months of hire.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from ACPE-accredited institution, preferred.
• Three years' experience as a pharmacist in a health-system; PGY1/PGY2 pediatrics preferred.
• BLS certification current or within three months of hire.
• ACPE-credentialed education or foreign-equivalent with FPGEE/FPGEC.
• Strong leadership and management competencies essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide system-level strategic clinical leadership for pediatric pharmacy services.
• Lead, develop, and support clinical pharmacists, residents, and staff.
• Establish and maintain pediatric pharmacy standards aligned with regulations.
• Oversee clinical pharmacy services to align with workflows and informatics.
• Drive quality improvement, safety, and research in pediatric pharmacotherapy.
• Collaborate with executives and multidisciplinary teams to support system priorities.

Skills

Management competencies

Leadership

Pharmacy project planning

Team development

Education

PharmD

ACPE-accredited program

Job description

Description:

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .

Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Position Summary

Provides system-wide leadership for pediatric clinical pharmacy services in alignment with Children's Minnesota's mission. This role is accountable for the strategic direction, clinical practice standards, and operational integration of pediatric pharmacy services in the acute care space. Theleader collaborates with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams tooptimizemedication outcomes, advance safety and quality, and continuously improve the care experience. The position models Children's Minnesota values by putting kids first, owning outcomes, working together across the system, and driving innovation to reimagine pediatric medication management.

High-Level Duties -Pharmacy Manager - Clinical

• Provide system-level strategicclinicalleadership for pediatric pharmacy services, ensuring consistent, high-quality medication management across care settings
• Lead, develop, and support clinical pharmacists, specialists, residents, students, and leaders, promoting professional growth, engagement, and workforce sustainability
• Establish andmaintainpediatric clinical pharmacy practice standards that align with evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
• Serve as a pediatric pharmacotherapy expert, supporting complex and high-risk patient populations and specialty service lines.
• Oversee and coordinate clinical pharmacy services to ensure alignment with operational workflows, informatics solutions, and supply chain strategies.
• Lead or activelyparticipatein pharmacy and therapeutics, formulary management, medication safety, and drug shortage mitigation efforts with a pediatric focus
• Drive quality improvement, innovation, and research initiatives that advance medication safety, clinical outcomes, and value-based care
• Partner with multidisciplinary clinical, operational, and executive leaders to support system priorities related to quality, safety, patient experience, team member experience, and financial stewardship
• Represent pediatric clinical pharmacy in enterprise committees, strategic planning, and system-wide initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a college/school of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) OR graduate from a foreign college of pharmacy that has at least a five-year curriculum and has passed the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and become certified by the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Commission (FPGEC), required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited institution, preferred.
• Pharmacist Licensure in the state of Minnesota current or within three months of hire, required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current or within three months of hire, required.
• Three years' experience practicing as a pharmacist in a health-system, specifically in the area of planned oversight (e.g., hospital, retail, home infusion, ambulatory). This qualification is waived for completion of a pharmacy administrative practice residency. Completion of an accredited PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency in pediatrics preferred
• Must be able to fulfill management competencies.
• Advanced degree in a managerial, administrative, or business field (e.g. MS, MBA), preferred.
• Advanced administrative training such as a pharmacy residency focused on leadership, preferred.
• Managerial, administrative and business skills, preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy-related project planning and implementation, preferred.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee's scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.