Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Pharmacy Director/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE56054
Working Title
Pharmacy Director/UKHC - Specialty Pharmacy
Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
16
Salary Range
$111,634-222,352/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Licensed Pharmacist
Physical Requirements
The position may require lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50lbs, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time, and extending periods of work at a computer
Shift
Primarily day shift; Monday through Friday.
Job Summary
The Director of Specialty Pharmacy will provide clinical leadership for UK Specialty Pharmacy's self-administered medication and centralized services while supporting ongoing accreditation and compliance activities. The Director of Specialty Pharmacy will serve as the Senior Clinical lead for purposes of accreditation. Working closely with Specialty Pharmacy leadership, this position will plan and implement programs aligned with UK HealthCare enterprise goals. The Director will also support Trade Relations by collaborating with pharmaceutical manufacturers to expand access to limited-distribution and other specialty medications and develop partnerships that advance patient access, clinical outcomes, and organizational priorities. Programs and services will comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and quality and medication safety principles while promoting operational efficiency, responsible revenue growth, waste reduction, staff well-being, and continuous performance improvement.
There is an internal candidate being considered.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Clinical therapeutics knowledge; strong clinical and leadership skills; knowledge of retail and community pharmacy operations; ability to prioritize; excellent communication skills; team mentality; desire to teach; and motivation are required to excel in this position.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Pharm D with PGY2 in Health System Pharmacy Administration preferred. Master's degree in business and/or healthcare administration also preferred.
Deadline to Apply
10/15/2026
