Manager-Pharmacy
$169,582–$220,459 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
The Manager of Pharmacy oversees Pharmacy Services within the Northwestern Medicine system, shaping strategic planning, daily operations, and alignment with departmental goals. Responsibilities include staffing planning and scheduling, talent development and mentoring, compliance with standards, and collaboration with clinical leadership to define and implement clinical and distributive services. The role manages educational programs, drives performance management, and ensures achievement of programmatic goals while maintaining high patient-care quality. It also encompasses budgeting, capital procurement, equipment planning, and inter-departmental problem solving, with a focus on cost control, process improvement, and adherence to regulatory policies and USP standards. Preferred qualifications include pharmacy management experience and advanced healthcare administration training (MBA/MHA or PGY2 in Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy from accredited College of Pharmacy
- Illinois Licensed Pharmacist
- 3-5 years of experience in a health care institution or equivalent advanced Pharmacy residency/fellowship training
- Effective oral/written communication skills with all levels of internal and external customers
- Home Infusion: 5 years’ experience in Home Infusion, acute care, or specialty pharmacy
- Procurement Operations: Consulting or group presentation skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and achieve savings goals
- Operational knowledge of pharmacy technology, and automation systems
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