Pharmacy Manager, Specialty Pharmacy - 141689

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacy Manager for the Specialty Pharmacy in San Diego, CA. The role leads operations to ensure quality, service, and productivity, while enforcing policy and regulations governing medication use and patient safety.

Responsibilities include building partnerships in the specialty pharmacy space and driving improvements in patient outcomes and workflow efficiency. A Pharm D and CA pharmacist license are required, with 7+ years in the field.

Qualifications

• Pharm D or equivalent; California pharmacist license.
• Seven+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations and best practices.
• Strong leadership and HR management abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities in pharmacy settings.

Responsibilities

• Direct specialty pharmacy operations to meet quality, service, and productivity targets.
• Ensure staff adheres to policies and regulatory requirements in medication use and patient care.

Skills

Leadership

HR administration

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Multi-priority management

Education

Pharm D

CA Pharmacist license

Tools

Pharmacy database software

Job description

Payroll Title:

PHARMACY MGR 1 Department:

OUTPATIENT PHARMACY Hiring Pay Scale

$218,300 - $295,000 / Year Worksite:

Kearny Mesa Appointment Type:

Career Appointment Percent:

100% Union:

Uncovered Total Openings:

1 Work Schedule:

Days, Monday-Friday

#141689 Pharmacy Manager, Specialty Pharmacy

Filing Deadline: Tue 10/13/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Manages Specialty pharmacy operations to achieve quality, service, and productivity objectives. Ensures staff adheres to internal policy and external regulations for the medication use process, including prescribing, drug preparation, storage, dispensing, administration and monitoring. Facilitates building strong partnerships and relationships in the Specialty Pharmacy industry with a focus on business development and patient outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) or equivalent training.
• Registered Pharmacist in the State of California.
• Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge in Pharmacy practice and industry best practices in optimizing the use of medication to treat patients. Stays updated on pharmacy regulations, drug products, and developments in research and design.
• Knowledge of relevant Pharmacy Department, medical center, and UC policies and protocols including medicine storage, safety, and patient privacy and treatment. Knowledge of all pharmacy federal and state laws and regulations.
• Leadership skills in employee supervision and HR administration to effectively lead and motivate others. Conflict resolution skills to resolve personnel issues and counsel assigned staff to develop cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex, challenging environment. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, anticipates and effectively handles change. Customer service orientation to respond quickly and with empathy to patient issues.
• Ability to organize operations in an efficient and effective manner through improving workflow systems and protocols.
• Ability to collaborate within and across departments to coordinate daily Pharmacy activities and resolve problems. Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with peers, patients, multidisciplinary team members, senior management, and assigned staff.
• Proven analytical abilities and problem solving skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify options for resolution. Ability to resolve patient issues and find solutions that satisfy all parties.
• Demonstrated ability to listen actively, consider all points of view with an open mind, soliciting and incorporating ideas when appropriate.
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in clinical documentation applications and pharmacy database technology. Knowledge of available information technology software in the pharmaceutical field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post grad 1 In Pharmacy Practice or Hospital Administration, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with Specialty Pharmacy and mail order.
• URAC accreditation experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $173,900 - $351,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $83.29 - $168.34

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace