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VP of Pharmacy Operations

Healthcare

You're the executive responsible for pharmacy across an entire health system — multiple hospitals, outpatient pharmacies, specialty programs. You set strategic direction, manage multi-million-dollar budgets, and navigate the insanely complex world of drug supply chains, 340B compliance, and value-based care models. It's pharmacy at the highest level, where clinical expertise meets corporate strategy.

Salary Range

Low

$180k

Median

$210k

High

$260k

10-Year Growth

3%

US Workers

3K

Education

PharmD + MBA/MHA preferred + 15+ years experience + executive leadership

Environment

indoor

Tools & Technical Skills

  • Multi-site pharmacy operations
  • 340B compliance & audit readiness
  • Drug supply chain strategy
  • Financial modeling & budget management
  • Regulatory compliance (CMS, DEA, state boards)
  • Contract negotiation with manufacturers
  • Pharmacy technology strategy (robotics, AI)

People & Mindset Skills

  • Executive leadership
  • Strategic vision
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Change management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Stakeholder management

What you'll actually do

  • 01Set pharmacy strategy across a multi-hospital health system
  • 02Manage pharmacy budgets totaling tens of millions of dollars
  • 03Oversee 340B program compliance — the regulations that keep you up at night
  • 04Present to the C-suite on drug cost trends and mitigation strategies
  • 05Negotiate system-wide contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors
  • 06Lead pharmacy directors across multiple sites with varying needs
  • 07Navigate the intersection of clinical outcomes, cost containment, and regulatory compliance

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