Inpatient Pharmacy Operations, Senior Manager

Position Overview

A large, integrated healthcare system is seeking a seasoned pharmacy leader to oversee inpatient pharmacy operations across a high-volume hospital environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in pharmacy administration, regulatory compliance, and team leadership within a complex, acute-care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day inpatient pharmacy operations including staffing, workflow design, and resource allocation
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary pharmacy team across multiple departments
• Ensure compliance with state/federal pharmacy regulations, Joint Commission standards, and formulary management protocols
• Collaborate with medical staff, nursing leadership, and executive stakeholders to align pharmacy services with clinical goals
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, including drug spend optimization and contract negotiation
• Drive pharmacy automation, technology adoption, and process improvement initiatives
• Oversee 340B program compliance and controlled substance management programs

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited program
• Active pharmacist licensure in Washington State (or eligibility)
• 5+ years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience in an acute-care or health system setting
• Demonstrated experience managing large pharmacy teams and multi-million dollar drug budgets
• Strong knowledge of inpatient pharmacy operations, clinical pharmacy services, and regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• BCPS or other board certification in a relevant specialty
• PGY2 residency in health-system pharmacy administration
• Experience with Epic or comparable pharmacy information systems
• Familiarity with 340B program management

Screening Questions

1. Do you hold an active pharmacist license in Washington State, or are you eligible for licensure?
2. How many years of inpatient or health-system pharmacy leadership experience do you have, and what was the scope of your team?
3. Can you describe your experience managing a pharmacy budget, including drug cost reduction or formulary management initiatives?