Director of Pharmacy

Director of Pharmacy

Pittsburgh, PA

Competitive Compensation $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Relocation Assistance Provided

An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced hospital pharmacy leader to join a respected acute care hospital as Director of Pharmacy . This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to lead all aspects of inpatient pharmacy operations while partnering directly with the CEO and clinical leadership team to drive patient safety, regulatory excellence, operational efficiency, and high-quality pharmaceutical care.

This position is ideal for a clinically strong pharmacist who enjoys building high-performing teams, developing innovative pharmacy programs, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Position Overview

As the Director of Pharmacy, you will provide strategic, clinical, operational, and financial leadership for the hospital's pharmacy department. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will work collaboratively with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and compliant medication management throughout the organization.

This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational strategy while leading initiatives that improve quality, patient safety, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all inpatient pharmacy operations
• Oversee the clinical, operational, financial, and administrative functions of the pharmacy department
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission and CMS
• Lead medication safety initiatives, including the Adverse Drug Reaction Program
• Develop, mentor, and evaluate pharmacy staff while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Participate in medication therapy management and patient drug monitoring initiatives
• Lead quality assurance and medication utilization programs to improve patient outcomes
• Develop and implement innovative clinical pharmacy services, such as pharmacokinetic dosing, pain management, nutritional support, patient counseling, or other evidence-based programs
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize medication management
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing, productivity, and operational performance
• Promote patient education and family counseling regarding medication therapies
• Identify opportunities to enhance workflow efficiency, regulatory readiness, and clinical excellence

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with all educational requirements necessary for state licensure
• Current pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania
• Minimum three years of recent hospital pharmacy experience within an acute care setting
• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, and medication safety
• BLS certification if required by state regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Hospital pharmacy residency (PGY1 and/or PGY2)
• Advanced degree in healthcare or business
• Board Certification
• Previous pharmacy management or director-level leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and driving operational improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate

We're seeking an engaging and collaborative pharmacy leader who combines strong clinical expertise with exceptional operational and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have experience leading hospital pharmacy teams, implementing quality improvement initiatives, developing staff, and partnering with executive leadership to improve patient outcomes and organizational performance.

Candidates who are passionate about innovation, regulatory excellence, medication safety, and building a positive team culture will thrive in this role.

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation package
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Report directly to the CEO and serve as a key member of the hospital leadership team
• Lead all pharmacy operations with significant autonomy and strategic influence
• Opportunity to develop new clinical pharmacy programs and enhance patient care
• Join a collaborative leadership team committed to quality, innovation, and exceptional patient outcomes

If you're an experienced hospital pharmacy leader looking for the opportunity to lead a high-performing department while making a lasting impact on patient care, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this confidential search.