Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Director is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for pharmacy services across the hospital group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and oversight of inpatient, outpatient, and clinical pharmacy services to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Develop and implement pharmacy policies, procedures, medication management standards, and quality improvement initiatives
- Oversee medication procurement, inventory management, storage, distribution, and cost optimization in coordination with Supply Chain and Finance
- Monitor pharmacy performance indicators, medication safety, prescribing practices, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Lead pharmacy managers, pharmacists, and technicians while overseeing staffing, workforce development, competency, and performance
- Collaborate with medical, nursing, and other clinical departments to improve medication utilization, patient safety, and clinical outcomes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (BPharm, PharmD, or equivalent); Master's degree in Clinical Pharmacy, Healthcare Management, or a related field is preferred
- Valid SCFHS professional classification and registration
- 6+ years of relevant pharmacy experience, including significant pharmacy management or leadership experience
- Strong experience in hospital pharmacy operations, medication management, inventory control, and pharmaceutical procurement
- Hospital pharmacy leadership experience is required
- Knowledge of medication safety, pharmacy regulations, CBAHI standards, and healthcare accreditation requirements
