The Director of Pharmacy serves as a key partner within the interdisciplinary leadership team, providing direction and oversight for pharmacy operations while mentoring and leading a dedicated pharmacy staff. This role is instrumental in ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, supporting Joint Commission readiness, advancing clinical pharmacy initiatives, overseeing sterile compounding practices, and promoting antimicrobial stewardship.
Pharmacy services operate primarily Monday through Friday with structured daytime hours, supporting strong work-life balance. After-hours coverage is supported through a collaborative model, and pharmacy staff share responsibility for on-call and holiday coverage to ensure seamless patient care.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a well-respected healthcare organization while enjoying everything the Knoxville area has to offer, including a vibrant community, scenic outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life.
What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
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.
Job Summary
The Director of 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 of 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 of Pharmacy maintains financial responsibility for the pharmacy and ensures the department delivers on hospital goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
Manages the pharmacy budget and all aspects related to the financial program including profit and loss responsibility.
Participates in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.
Conducts one on one and team meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and provide coaching as necessary.
Purchases drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.
Maintains the pharmacy scheduling in addition to hiring, firing and performance management of pharmacy staff members.
Develops, maintains, and updates a pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the department to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory guidelines.
Performs pharmacy related tasks including filling and taking orders in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Tennessee or able to obtain licensure.
3+ years of pharmacy leadership experience within an inpatient environment.
Inpatient/hospital experience required.
Management experience required.
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.
Strong customer orientation and negotiation 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
Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
Ensures 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: $121,600 - $191,070.
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: 08/01/2026 *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.
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