Job SummaryThe Director of Pharmacy plans, organizes and directs all functions of the 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, Pharmacy maintains financial responsibility for the pharmacy and ensures the department delivers on hospital goals and objectives.
ResponsibilitiesManages 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 Maine or able to obtain licensure.
Retail and Specialty Pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
Inpatient/hospital experience preferred.
Management experience 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.
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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