Pharmacy Operations Leader: System-wide Impact

Community Health Systems; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Director of Pharmacy Operations to lead and coordinate pharmacy services across facilities, aligning practices with standards, regulatory requirements, and quality outcomes.

The role partners with clinical and operational leaders to optimize medication management, support safe and effective use, and drive organizational goals with a focus on standardization and efficiency.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelors in Pharmacy required.
• 5-7 years hospital or health system pharmacy operations experience required.
• 4-6 years of leadership in pharmacy operations or system initiatives required.
• Experience with standardization, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance across multiple facilities preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy informatics, automation, or medication-use technology initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of pharmacy operations across facilities, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Develops and implements strategies to optimize medication management processes, operational efficiency, and quality outcomes.
• Establishes and maintains standardized policies, procedures, and workflows to support consistency across pharmacy operations.
• Monitors and analyzes pharmacy performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborates with clinical, nursing, and medical staff to support safe and effective medication use and interdisciplinary care delivery.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements related to pharmacy operations and medication management.
• Supports financial performance through budget oversight, resource allocation, and cost management initiatives.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and support to pharmacy leaders across facilities, promoting professional development and operational excellence.
• Leads or participates in system-wide initiatives, including technology implementations and process improvement efforts.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy operations

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Performance improvement

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & cost management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Director of Pharmacy Operations to lead and coordinate pharmacy services across facilities, aligning practices with standards, regulatory requirements, and quality outcomes.

The role partners with clinical and operational leaders to optimize medication management, support safe and effective use, and drive organizational goals with a focus on standardization and efficiency.