Health-System Market Director of Pharmacy

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

The Market Director of Pharmacy provides overall regional leadership direction and management assistance of operation processes and initiatives within the system for their defined PAM Health rehabilitation and specialty hospital accounts. Provides oversight of all operations, financial, clinical, and quality processes including inventory management, accreditation standards, State and Federal legal requirements, distribution systems, automation, utilization patterns, and computer systems. Interfaces with system and local CEOs, COOs, CNOs, risk managers/QI committee corporate operations managers, and local pharmacy managers. Has general managerial responsibilities and P&L accountability for their accounts.

Travel Requirements

• This position does require the individual to travel to various sites.

• 75% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Overall client responsibility to deliver on all customer expectations.

• Provides oversight and assistance with system-based operations programs and processes to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulatory guidelines.

• Oversees system wide inventory management and purchasing programs and processes.

• Monitors medication error and ADR reporting within the market.

• Monitors and measures systems purchasing activities.

• Performs productivity reviews as necessary.

• Provide or assist with needed resources at hospital level and facilitates networking between facilities.

• Complete performance review on managers – provide feedback and set/monitor goals throughout the year.

• Provides oversight and direction for hospital pharmacy manager involvement in system quality improvement committees, assists with preparation when necessary.

• Develops and mentors pharmacy managers in operational skills.

• Conducts operational audits and assists with action plans to correct problems at local hospital level.

• Participates in the budget process.

• Assists in the contract renewal process.

• Involved in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of managers and staff.

• Supports the Account Manager, Clinical Director, Market DOP colleagues, and client system on projects and initiatives as directed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 75% travel required.

• Flexibility to cover various time zones required.

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD required.

• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist.

• Management experience within an inpatient/hospital environment required.

• Multi site management experience highly preferred.

• Rehabilitation and/or Specialty pharmacy experience highly preferred.

• Located in or willing to relocate to Texas, Kansas, Missouri or Ohio highly preferred.

• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.

• Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Proven P&L responsibility and results.

• Ability to manage a team remotely.

• Proven customer service skills.

• May require v endor 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: 06/04/2026 *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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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.