Cardinal Health Regional Pharmacy Manager
The Regional Manager, Eastern/Central Region - CHC Outpatient Pharmacies is responsible for the strategic, financial, and operational oversight of multiple Community Health Center based outpatient pharmacies across several states. This leader ensures consistent, compliant, and high performing pharmacy operations in alignment with CHC clinical models, HRSA requirements, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
This role provides direct leadership to Pharmacy Managers, site leaders, and regional support staff while serving as a key liaison to CHC executive leadership, compliance teams, and external stakeholders. Traits of a successful candidate include strong pharmacy operational and leadership experience and the ability to lead geographically dispersed teams with significant travel (up to 50%) across the Eastern and Central regions. 340B expertise strongly preferred.
What Community Health Center Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Contribute to the Organization
CHC Outpatient Pharmacy Operations support federally qualified health centers and community based clinics by:
Expanding patient access to affordable medications through compliant use of the 340B Drug Pricing Program
Integrating pharmacy services into primary care, HIV/Ryan White, behavioral health, and specialty clinic workflows
Supporting value based care, adherence initiatives, and population health goals
Ensuring operational, regulatory, and financial sustainability of safety net pharmacy programs
Responsibilities
Regional Operations & Leadership
Provide direct oversight of multiple retail outpatient pharmacies across the Eastern and Central regions, spanning multiple states
Lead, coach, and develop Pharmacy Managers and regional support staff to drive consistent operational performance
Standardize workflows, staffing models, KPIs, and operational controls across the region
Ensure pharmacy services align with CHC clinical operations, patient access goals, and grant driven requirements
340B Program Oversight & Compliance
Maintain expert level knowledge of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including HRSA guidance and audit expectations
Ensure compliant 340B operations across all sites, including eligibility, accumulation, dispensing, and reporting
Partner with compliance, legal, and auditing teams to support audit readiness and risk mitigation
Optimize 340B savings utilization in alignment with CHC mission and financial objectives
Financial & Performance Management
Own regional P&L performance, including revenue growth, margin optimization, and expense control
Analyze financial and operational data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
Build and execute action plans to improve script volume, labor efficiency, adherence programs, and patient experience
Support budgeting, forecasting, and business case development for pharmacy expansion or service changes
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
Serve as a primary operational liaison to CHC executive leadership, clinical leaders, and administrative teams
Communicate effectively with internal senior leadership regarding risks, trends, and strategic opportunities
Support new CHC pharmacy openings, acquisitions, and integrations as required
Regulatory & Quality Oversight
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local pharmacy regulations across jurisdictions
Support accreditation readiness and ongoing compliance
Promote a culture of patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Travel Requirements
Up to 50% travel, including routine on site pharmacy visits, leadership meetings, and operational reviews. Position is work from home so locations not a primary consideration.
Flexibility required to support openings, performance interventions, audits, and urgent operational needs
Qualif
Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.