Vice President Pharmacy Operations

Vice President Pharmacy Operations 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 420 South 5th Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611 Full-time Tower Health 1,101 reviews Full-time Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With 1,200 beds across the system, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership of Tower Health and Drexel University in Philadelphia. For more information, please visit https://towerhealth.org/. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of Reading Hospital here: https://youtu.be/hH6ItnuIIsc The Vice President of Pharmacy Operations provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all pharmacy services across the Tower Health system including Acute Care (Inpatient) Pharmacy, Ambulatory and Outpatient Pharmacy Services, Specialty Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Pharmacy Supply Chain and 340B programs, Pharmacy Quality, and Medication Safety. In this impactful role, the VP of Pharmacy Operations holds full accountability for the delivery, performance, and advancement of all pharmacy programs, services, and business lines. Serving as the system's principal pharmacy strategist, this leader drives the vision for evidence‑based medication use, quality outcomes, and financial sustainability.

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ensures that all pharmacy operations comply with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and professional practice guidelines. oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pharmacy programs. oversees the procurement, preparation, distribution, and control of medications. oversees the financial stewardship of drug budgets, inventories, and reimbursement strategies. directs and aligns pharmacy business operations, residency programs, professional training initiatives, and workforce planning. identifies market trends, risks, and growth opportunities. standardizes pharmacy practices across the enterprise. collaborates with internal and external partners to optimize drug utilization, strengthen 340B performance, and enhance patient care. #LI-AH1 #INDMISC #READ Education Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Certification and Licensure Pennsylvania Pharmacist License Experience and Skills Inpatient and ambulatory pharmacy leadership experience required Ability to execute strategies based on system priorities Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate, facilitate, and negotiate with key stakeholders, healthcare personnel, and external constituents with diplomacy and integrity Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Adaptable leader who influences smooth operations in dynamic environments Excellent collaboration, relationship building, and change management skills Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in medication safety standards Proactive, forward thinking leader eager to drive continuous improvements