AVP-Acute Care Pharmacy Operations

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Remote up to 30% travel 

Department: Acute Care Pharmacy Operations

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $222,000.00 - $299,700.00 per year 

The expected compensation range for this position is from the minimum to midpoint of the pay grade. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, and organization fit.

This position is eligible for participation in the annual bonus program

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead national acute care pharmacy operations
• Provide operational leadership across 90 acute care hospitals.
• Establish and implement pharmacy operational standards and initiatives across markets.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve pharmacy operations, processes, technology, safety, and outcomes.
• Take national initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Lead through influence and build consensus
• Partner with market pharmacy leaders, hospital presidents, CEOs, and other senior executives.
• Build trust and alignment across a complex, decentralized organization.
• Develop pharmacy leadership and talent
• Support leadership development, professional development, and succession planning.
• Build relationships with pharmacy leaders and promote a strong national pharmacy community.
• Navigate regulatory, clinical, operational, and strategic issues
• Provide executive-level oversight related to pharmacy policy, regulatory compliance, controlled substances, technology, medication safety, and operational standards.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required

Work Experience:

• 7 years of experience required.
• 5 years of cumulative leadership or management experience required.
• Pharmacy Residency preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 7–10+ years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience
• Minimum 5–7 years of hospital/acute care pharmacy experience
• Current or most recent role must be in a hospital/health-system environment
• Leadership experience at the Manager, Director, Assistant Director, VP, or similar level
• Hospital pharmacy leadership experience strongly preferred
• Pharmacy residency, particularly hospital pharmacy residency, preferred

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