Executive Director Pharmacy - Central Division

Description

THE ROLE

The Executive Director Pharmacy for the Central Division is responsible and accountable for strategy setting, planning, developing, implementing, coordinating and managing divisional clinical & operational pharmacy services (may include but not limited to inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy, Family Medicine Clinic, long term care, home infusion pharmacies, clinical pharmacy programs, etc.) that provide for quality pharmacy care to Providence St. Joseph Health patients, clients and staff throughout the division under the highest professional standards.

Reporting to the Chief Pharmacy Officer, responsibilities include: member of the system Pharmacy Governance council (PCG) & in collaboration with System Pharmacy leadership, set system strategy, and clinical and operational pharmacy program development, Divisional pharmacy service design that promote medication safety, medication formulary management and order-set standardization, investigational drug services, drug information and drug policy development, medication safety and all pharmacy educational training programs (e.g. caregiver education, interns, residency, inters, students, etc.) , regulatory compliance, meeting operational, productivity, and financial objectives, budgeting, human resources, talent development, and succession planning for pharmacy services across the Division.

The Executive Director works closely with the Chief Pharmacy Officer and the System Pharmacy team. In addition, he/she collaborates with other Divisional executive leaders in the development and delivery of healthcare services across the Division. The Executive Director is a member of the System Pharmacy Governance council & the Divisional Executive Council and carries out these responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the Mission and Values of Providence St. Joseph Health.

The management portfolio held by this leader is notably diverse, with corresponding broad organizational implications and complexity, characterized by substantial scope of responsibility.

This role can be located in either Portland, OR or Spokane, WA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures that PSJH mission and core values are at the forefront of all activities. Promotes a safe environment of care and complies with all safety regulations through employee orientation, ongoing training, policy development, and appropriate documentation. Provides leadership for the designated team to promote and maintain high employee morale and commitment to the organization during times of both stability and great change in healthcare.
• In collaboration with system pharmacy, set strategy, plans, implements, develops, manages and evaluates contemporary clinical and operational pharmacy programs and services on a divisional level. Collaborates with system and divisional pharmacy management teams, pharmacy staff, the medical staffs, nursing departments and leadership, quality assurance departments, administration, and other departments to identify and develop patient-oriented pharmaceutical care services and clinical pharmacy programs designed to improve safety, quality of care, efficiency, or promote cost savings.
• Collaborates with the Patient Safety and Medication Safety and other teams to develop strategies for safe medication use that minimizes the potential for medication misadventure. Oversees the tracking, evaluation, and reporting of adverse drug events (medication errors and adverse drug reactions) across the division. Ensures compliance with the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals related to Medication use.
• Continuous quality improvement planning in collaboration with system pharmacy, medical staff, pharmacy staff, nursing staff, quality assurance, and other departments to ensure delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care services. Helps ensure compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, Board of Pharmacy, the DEA, State Dept. of Health, HRSA, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Overseas, and collaborates with system pharmacy, medical staff, pharmacy staff, quality assurance, nursing staffs and other departments to evaluate the quality of pharmaceutical care services. Helps ensure compliance with Clinical Quality Indications including CMS Measures, and The Joint Commission Medication Management Standards. Establishes and maintains pharmacy policies, procedures, requirements and standards in accordance with federal and state laws and standards of practice.
• Oversees the process for drug policy development and the provision of drug information throughout the division with system collaboration. Coordinates the divisional Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee functions & ensure alignment with SP&T & system UM initiatives. Manages guides and collaborates with medical staff, pharmacy staffs, nursing staffs and other departments to maintain a high quality and cost-effective drug formulary. Collaborate and coordinate with investigational drug services throughout the division. Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations for these services.
• Oversees the participation of divisional representatives on the PSJH Pharmacy Councils, represents the division on the system-wide Pharmacy Governance Council. Serves as a member of the [TBD] Executive Council; attends various System meetings as directed by the EVP/Chief Executive and other divisional leaders
• Leads a Divisional Pharmacy leadership team to represent and promote pharmacy services across the Division through active leadership. Integrates all Pharmacy Leaders throughout the Division into PSJH Committees and Initiatives so as to align all Pharmacy sites with PSJH strategic plan and initiatives and effectively facilitate change management and pharmacy practice in alignment with PSJH. (e.g. Chairs the Divisional Pharmacy Integration Council)
• Works with management teams to establish yearly goals and objectives. Assists in budget development. Understands overall budgetary process and demonstrates competency in all assigned annual and ongoing budgetary responsibilities. Assists pharmacy leaders in Meeting required budgetary targets monthly and annually. Applies formal measurement and analysis techniques to recommend or review financial decisions and monitors expected outcomes. Ensures the financial strength of both the designated team and the organization by reducing costs, increasing productivity, and achieving targeted growth in a manner that maintains high-quality, cost-effective care across the continuum of care. Provides leadership for the designated team that contributes to the financial effectiveness of the organization, monitoring budgetary indicators on an ongoing basis, reviewing variances, and instituting corrective measures to meet financial targets. Ensures that agreed on divisional allocations of system financial targets are met (e.g. AH 2.0; UM; formulary compliance; 340B; etc.)
• Works closely with divisional pharmacy leadership to ensure caregiver engagement and satisfaction. Also work on the development and implementation of a succession plan for the division
• Performs any other related duties as requested by the EVP/Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer and/or Chief Operating Officer, or other divisional or system pharmacy leaders.

What You'll Bring:

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (accredited college of pharmacy)
• PharmD (Pharmacy)
• Master's Degree in Business or related health field with residency (preferred)
• Certifications & Licensure
• Required upon hire: relevant state pharmacist license
• Experience
• 5+ years in a pharmacy leadership role
• Strong understanding of healthcare delivery systems, including relationships among hospitals, providers, agencies, and payors
• Experience navigating competitive healthcare and pharmacy markets
• Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work closely with established professional teams and quickly establish credibility
• Thorough understanding of pharmacy operations & financial management of pharmacy services
• Current knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards
• Thorough understanding of 340B program requirements
• Demonstrated ability to implement contemporary clinical and operational pharmacy services
• Executive presence with strong management and leadership capability
• Effective interpersonal, decisionmaking, written, and verbal communication skills
• Balanced assertiveness with sensitivity to diverse stakeholder perspectives
• Strong ability to implement new programs, innovate, and lead in rapidly changing environments
• Ability to manage stress and ambiguity across evolving organizations and industries
• Ability to travel as needed

Why Join Us?

Lead a diverse pharmacy enterprise: Oversee inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy, home infusion pharmacies, clinical pharmacy programs and more.

• Drive strategic growth: Support expansion, new services, and competitive positioning.
• Collaborate with senior executives: Partner with leaders across clinical, operational, and financial domains.
• Improve patient outcomes: Strengthen safety, quality, and service across multiple care settings.
• Develop top pharmacy talent: Mentor and retain a highperforming workforce committed to mission and excellence.

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

If you are an innovative pharmacy executive ready to lead with vision, operational excellence, and missiondriven purpose, we invite you to apply.

At Providence we believe in the importance of human connection and the impact of in-person collaboration towards team cohesion and caregiver engagement. Further, we want our leaders to live in or near the communities we serve. Therefore, leaders applying for this role will be required to work a hybrid schedule, which consists of three days onsite, two days remote and live within a reasonable commuting distance to the ministry or service area they support and lead.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Requsition ID: 411370

Company: Not Applicable

Job Category: Pharmacy

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Leadership

Department: 4007 SS CNTRL DIV PHARMACY ADMIN

Address: OR Portland 4805 NE Glisan St

Work Location: Providence Portland Medical Ctr-Portland

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Pay Range: $116.86 - $218.13

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.