Ascension

Senior Director Medication Safety Officer

Ascension$167K — $285K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Pharmacist license required prior to hire or transfer.
  • Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy required; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required; 10 years preferred.
  • At least 2 years of leadership experience required; 5 years preferred.
  • Hospital pharmacy experience strongly preferred, including residency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead medication safety initiatives as subject matter expert and ERP Chair.
  • Analyze medication errors and adverse drug reactions for quality improvement.
  • Oversee implementation of pharmacy information systems and automation.
  • Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and promote a safety-first culture.
  • Collaborate with safety committees and regulatory bodies to adopt best practices.

Benefits

  • Remote work arrangement with some travel expected up to 20% of the time.
  • Eligible for an annual bonus incentive.
  • Full-time schedule provides stable employment.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote with up to 20% travel

Specialty: Pharmacy

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $ 167,851.85 - $ 285,348.15 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Serve as the primary medication safety subject matter expert and Chair of the Medication Safety Expert Review Panel (ERP), leading health-system-wide safety initiatives, strategic planning, budgeting, and policy development.
  • Analyze medication-use errors, adverse drug reactions, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) data to design and implement high-leverage error-reduction strategies, specifically targeting drug shortages, look-alike sound-alike (LASA) risks, and drug diversion.
  • Oversee the technical integration, installation, and optimization of pharmacy information systems and automation technologies to enhance system-wide medication safety workflows.
  • Ensure total adherence to state and federal pharmacy laws and regulatory standards while driving High-Reliability Organization (HRO) principles to foster an open culture of safety and transparent communication.
  • Partner with internal safety committees, interdisciplinary leadership, and external regulatory bodies-including the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and the FDA MedWatch program-to align on industry best practices.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.
  • Master's degree preferred.


Work Experience:

  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Hospital Pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
  • Hospital Pharmacy Residency experience preferred.


Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary medication safety subject matter expert and Chair of the Medication Safety Expert Review Panel (ERP), leading health-system-wide safety initiatives, strategic planning, budgeting, and policy development.
  • Analyze medication-use errors, adverse drug reactions, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) data to design and implement high-leverage error-reduction strategies, specifically targeting drug shortages, look-alike sound-alike (LASA) risks, and drug diversion.
  • Oversee the technical integration, installation, and optimization of pharmacy information systems and automation technologies to enhance system-wide medication safety workflows.
  • Ensure total adherence to state and federal pharmacy laws and regulatory standards while driving High-Reliability Organization (HRO) principles to foster an open culture of safety and transparent communication.
  • Partner with internal safety committees, interdisciplinary leadership, and external regulatory bodies-including the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and the FDA MedWatch program-to align on industry best practices.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.
  • Master's degree preferred.


Work Experience:

  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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