System Director for Oncology Pharmacy Services
$142,000.00/yr - $183,000.00/yr
Job Summary
The System Director for Oncology Pharmacy Services provides strategic and operational leadership across inpatient and outpatient oncology pharmacy programs. This role oversees medication safety, regulatory compliance, clinical pharmacy operations, and quality initiatives across multiple sites. The director partners with pharmacy leadership, oncology providers, and senior administrators to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality pharmaceutical care for oncology patients.
Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Oversight
- Serve as pharmacist-in-charge for oncology pharmacy services across the health system
- Coordinate inpatient and ambulatory oncology pharmacy operations
- Lead operational planning and budgeting for oncology pharmacy programs
- Support the launch of new infusion satellite locations and pharmacy services
Compliance & Policy Development
- Ensure compliance with USP Chapters 797 and 800, DEA, state board regulations, OSHA, NIOSH, HRSA (340B), and FDA standards
- Develop and enforce internal pharmacy policies and procedures
- Maintain secure storage and handling of controlled substances
- Ensure availability of supplies and pharmaceuticals for safe compounding and dispensing
Clinical Leadership
- Oversee clinical pharmacy services in oncology settings
- Evaluate chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens for safety and efficacy
- Develop and maintain oncology clinical pathways and protocols
- Ensure clinical pharmacy practices align with established standards
- Perform duties consistent with the Oncology Pharmacist role
- Ensure accurate charge capture and credit reconciliation
- Evaluate drug utilization, charging, and coding practices
- Collaborate with system task forces to optimize medication delivery and cost-efficiency
Quality & Education
- Support nursing departments with patient and staff education
- Implement and monitor pharmacy-related quality improvement initiatives
- Complete required annual education assignments
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree
- Experience:
- PGY-1 residency plus 5 years of oncology clinical practice, or
- PGY-2 residency plus 3 years of oncology clinical practice
- Licensure: Valid and active Tennessee pharmacy license
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)