Senior Level Director of Pharmacy Services Jobs
Senior level director of pharmacy services jobs place experienced pharmacy leaders in charge of enterprise-wide medication management strategy, regulatory compliance programs, and the clinical and operational teams that execute both. Openings are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities, and employers like Ro, Sutter Health, and Boston Medical Center hiring at this level now.
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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley
Position Overview
Responsible for the overall administrative and clinical leadership, direction and management of Pharmacy Services. Manages activities and resources, operations and programs associated with the department: coordinates and integrates interdepartmental and intradepartmental patient care services; develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support patient care activities: recommends and provides justification for a sufficient number of qualified and competent staff to provide appropriate level of service: recommends and provides justification of space and other resources needed; maintains quality control programs, as appropriate; integrates services into the organizations' mission; and participates in the selection of resources for needed services not provided by the department or organization.
Education
Doctorate: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
Certification & Licensure
PHARMD-Licensed Pharmacist
Typical Experience
8 years recent relevant experience
Skills And Knowledge
- Knowledge of Drug Utilization Review Procedures, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, The Joint Commission and state and federal laws that pertain to hospitals/home and pharmacies and quality improvement process.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
- Demonstrated ability to train and supervise staff in infusion therapy practices and skills necessary to meet patient needs.
- Ability to effectively lead and direct operations serving multiple locations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
- Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
- Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
- Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $165,339.20 to $264,555.20 / annual salary.
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley
Position Overview
Responsible for the overall administrative and clinical leadership, direction and management of Pharmacy Services. Manages activities and resources, operations and programs associated with the department: coordinates and integrates interdepartmental and intradepartmental patient care services; develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support patient care activities: recommends and provides justification for a sufficient number of qualified and competent staff to provide appropriate level of service: recommends and provides justification of space and other resources needed; maintains quality control programs, as appropriate; integrates services into the organizations' mission; and participates in the selection of resources for needed services not provided by the department or organization.
Education
Doctorate: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
Certification & Licensure
PHARMD-Licensed Pharmacist
Typical Experience
8 years recent relevant experience
Skills And Knowledge
- Knowledge of Drug Utilization Review Procedures, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, The Joint Commission and state and federal laws that pertain to hospitals/home and pharmacies and quality improvement process.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
- Demonstrated ability to train and supervise staff in infusion therapy practices and skills necessary to meet patient needs.
- Ability to effectively lead and direct operations serving multiple locations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
- Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
- Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
- Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $165,339.20 to $264,555.20 / annual salary.
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Senior Level Director of Pharmacy Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level director of pharmacy services job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have already owned pharmacy operations at scale, not just managed a team. Demonstrating outcomes like improved formulary cost savings, Joint Commission readiness, or system-wide policy development carries more weight than tenure alone. Board certification through BCPS or BCNSP and experience presenting to C-suite or governing boards signals readiness for the director level.
Which companies hire senior level director of pharmacy servicess?
Companies hiring senior level director of pharmacy servicess right now include Ro, Sutter Health, and Boston Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, integrated delivery networks, specialty pharmacy groups, and large managed care organizations tend to drive the most consistent hiring at this level.
Are there remote senior level director of pharmacy services jobs?
Yes, though most senior director roles include some on-site or travel component given their operational oversight responsibilities. About 20% of senior level director of pharmacy services openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in managed care, PBM, and health plan settings than in hospital or ambulatory care environments.
What makes a director of pharmacy services role senior level?
Senior level director roles carry enterprise-wide accountability rather than department-level supervision. That means owning pharmacy budgets, setting formulary and clinical protocol strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple sites or service lines, and mentoring pharmacy managers and clinical specialists. The distinction from mid-level roles is breadth of authority and the expectation of shaping organizational direction, not just executing it.
Which industries hire the most senior level director of pharmacy servicess?
Senior Level director of pharmacy services roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex medication management programs across large patient populations, require dedicated pharmacy leadership to meet regulatory and accreditation standards, and have the organizational infrastructure to support a director-level function.