University of California San Diego

Pharmacy Manager, Specialty Pharmacy - 141689

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) or equivalent training.
  • Registered Pharmacist in California.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in pharmacy management.
  • Expertise in pharmacy best practices and medication optimization.
  • Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills for effective staff management.
  • Ability to manage priorities in a complex environment with a customer service focus.
  • Proficiency in clinical documentation applications and pharmacy technology.

Responsibilities

  • Manage specialty pharmacy operations to meet quality and productivity standards.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations related to medication processes.
  • Build and maintain industry partnerships focusing on business and patient outcomes.
  • Oversee staff adherence to internal policies and protocols.
  • Coordinate daily pharmacy activities and resolve operational issues.
  • Develop efficient workflow systems and protocols for pharmacy functions.
  • Provide mentorship and conduct staff performance evaluations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Support for maintaining licensure and certifications.
  • Flexibility in work hours based on business needs.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
PHARMACY MGR 1 Department:
OUTPATIENT PHARMACY Hiring Pay Scale
$218,300 - $295,000 / Year Worksite:
Kearny Mesa Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, Monday-Friday

#141689 Pharmacy Manager, Specialty Pharmacy
Filing Deadline: Tue 10/13/2026
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DESCRIPTION

Manages Specialty pharmacy operations to achieve quality, service, and productivity objectives. Ensures staff adheres to internal policy and external regulations for the medication use process, including prescribing, drug preparation, storage, dispensing, administration and monitoring. Facilitates building strong partnerships and relationships in the Specialty Pharmacy industry with a focus on business development and patient outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) or equivalent training.
  • Registered Pharmacist in the State of California.
  • Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.
  • Knowledge in Pharmacy practice and industry best practices in optimizing the use of medication to treat patients. Stays updated on pharmacy regulations, drug products, and developments in research and design.
  • Knowledge of relevant Pharmacy Department, medical center, and UC policies and protocols including medicine storage, safety, and patient privacy and treatment. Knowledge of all pharmacy federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Leadership skills in employee supervision and HR administration to effectively lead and motivate others. Conflict resolution skills to resolve personnel issues and counsel assigned staff to develop cooperative working relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex, challenging environment. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, anticipates and effectively handles change. Customer service orientation to respond quickly and with empathy to patient issues.
  • Ability to organize operations in an efficient and effective manner through improving workflow systems and protocols.
  • Ability to collaborate within and across departments to coordinate daily Pharmacy activities and resolve problems. Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with peers, patients, multidisciplinary team members, senior management, and assigned staff.
  • Proven analytical abilities and problem solving skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify options for resolution. Ability to resolve patient issues and find solutions that satisfy all parties.
  • Demonstrated ability to listen actively, consider all points of view with an open mind, soliciting and incorporating ideas when appropriate.
  • Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in clinical documentation applications and pharmacy database technology. Knowledge of available information technology software in the pharmaceutical field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Post grad 1 In Pharmacy Practice or Hospital Administration, or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Experience with Specialty Pharmacy and mail order.
  • URAC accreditation experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $173,900 - $351,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $83.29 - $168.34

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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