Director of Pharmacy

Director, Pharmacy

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers. Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

The Director, Pharmacy plans, organizes and directs all functions of the hospital pharmacy services. This job assures all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice. The Director, Pharmacy maintains a professional presence throughout the hospital and develops relationships with hospital clinical and non-clinical leaders. This job assures pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital. In addition to providing managerial leadership to the pharmacy, the Director, Pharmacy maintains financial responsibility for the pharmacy and ensures the department delivers on hospital goals and objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the pharmacy budget and all aspects related to the financial program including profit and loss responsibility.
• Participating in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.
• Conducting one on one and team meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and provide coaching as necessary.
• Purchasing drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.
• Maintaining the pharmacy scheduling in addition to hiring, firing and performance management of pharmacy staff members.
• Developing, maintaining, and updating a pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the department to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Performing pharmacy related tasks including filling and taking orders in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Must be a "good standing" licensed Pharmacist in the state of Maine.
• Inpatient/hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Pharmacy management experience required.
• Sterile compounding experience required.
• Experience overseeing sterile compounding facilities preferred.
• Board Certification(s) preferred.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency and/or fellowship preferred.
• Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.
• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.
• May require vendor credentialing.

What is expected of you and others at this level includes:

• Managing department operations and supervising professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff.
• Participating in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
• Ensuring employees operate within guidelines.
• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers.
• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management.
• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects.
• Gains consensus from various parties involved.

Anticipated salary range: $119,800 - $179,655.

Bonus eligible: Yes.

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/10/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.