Pharmacy Senior Manager Inpatient Operations

Career Match Pro; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Career Match Pro seeks a Pharmacy Senior Manager to lead inpatient pharmacy operations in a 24/7 acute-care hospital setting in Seattle. This hands-on, strategic role focuses on developing teams, improving workflows, and partnering with physicians and hospital leadership.

The position supports growth with expansion of inpatient services and new units, offering a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent.
• Washington Pharmacist License at hire or willingness to obtain licensure.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmacist experience in acute-care/inpatient hospital.
• At least 3 years in leadership with direct reports (hiring, performance management, development).
• At least 2 years managing operational or project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24/7 inpatient pharmacy operations (pharmacists, techs, interns).
• Lead, coach and develop a diverse pharmacy team.
• Develop and optimize clinical and operational workflows with hospital/physician leadership.
• Partner with senior leaders to advance pharmacy strategy, quality initiatives and performance.
• Support pharmacy services across Critical Care/ICU, Med-Surg, Infusion and Emergency/Urgent Care.

Skills

Clinical credibility

Operational leadership

Budget management

Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Leadership Opportunity | Sign-On Bonus + Relocation Assistance

Lead. Transform. Grow.

Are you an experienced hospital pharmacy leader ready to take your career to the next level in one of the Pacific Northwest's most dynamic healthcare markets?

We're seeking an accomplished Pharmacy Senior Manager to lead inpatient pharmacy operations within a complex, 24/7 acute-care hospital environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, strategic leader who enjoys developing teams, improving clinical workflows, partnering with physicians and hospital leadership, and helping shape the future of pharmacy services.

Why This Opportunity?

This role comes at an exciting time of growth and expansion in Seattle, including the expansion of inpatient services and the development of a new critical care unit. You'll have the opportunity to influence pharmacy operations during a significant period of growth while helping build and strengthen a high-performing team.

What You'll Lead

• Oversee 24/7 inpatient pharmacy operations, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns and other team members.
• Lead, coach and develop a diverse pharmacy team while building a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement and optimize clinical and operational workflows in partnership with hospital and physician leadership.
• Partner with senior leaders to advance pharmacy strategy, quality initiatives and operational performance.
• Support pharmacy services across areas such as Critical Care/ICU, Med-Surg, Infusion and Emergency/Urgent Care.
• Monitor regulatory and quality standards and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.
• Manage operational and project budgets while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, effective and cost-conscious medication management.
• Use data, drug-supply trends and operational insights to identify opportunities and drive meaningful improvements.
• Play a key leadership role in hospital expansion and new service development.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident pharmacy leader who brings both clinical credibility and operational leadership.

Required:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent.
• Washington Pharmacist License at hire, or willingness to obtain Washington licensure.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmacist experience in an acute-care/inpatient hospital environment.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience with direct reports, including responsibility for hiring, performance management and team development.
• At least 2 years managing operational or project budgets.
• Strong experience developing, implementing and maintaining clinical workflows.
• Experience working collaboratively with physicians, nursing and other hospital leaders.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) within required timeframe.

Preferred:

• PGY1 or PGY2 residency.
  
• Critical Care/ICU, Med-Surg, Infusion or Emergency/Urgent Care pharmacy experience.
• Experience supporting hospital expansions, new units or new service development.
  

What's In It For You?

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
• Opportunity to lead during a significant inpatient service expansion
• The ability to make a meaningful impact on pharmacy operations, clinical programs and patient care
• Career growth within a sophisticated healthcare environment