Senior Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Operations in Seattle, Washington - #72548 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 72548

Senior Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Operations
Our client is seeking a Senior Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for hospital-based pharmacy services within a complex acute care environment. This individual will oversee inpatient pharmacy operations, lead multidisciplinary teams, drive process improvement initiatives, and ensure the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality pharmaceutical care. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, deep inpatient pharmacy expertise, and a collaborative approach to partnering with clinical and operational stakeholders.

This role is on-site in Seattle, Washington.

Senior Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for inpatient pharmacy operations across a 24/7 acute care hospital environment.
• Lead and develop teams of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, and supervisory staff while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional growth.
• Partner with hospital, physician, nursing, and clinical leaders to design, implement, and optimize pharmacy workflows that support patient care and operational excellence.
• Drive strategic initiatives focused on quality improvement, medication safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
• Oversee pharmacy service delivery, ensuring efficient medication management processes and adherence to clinical and organizational standards.
• Manage operational and project budgets, resource planning, and performance metrics to support departmental objectives.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to standardize best practices and improve consistency across inpatient pharmacy services.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and organizational policies.
• Support formulary management, medication-use initiatives, inventory strategies, and drug utilization programs that promote safe and cost-effective care.
• Lead change management efforts, staff communications, and implementation of new programs, technologies, and process enhancements.
• Utilize operational and clinical data to identify trends, address challenges, and support informed decision-making.

Senior Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent pharmacy education required.
• Active Washington Pharmacist License required at hire or ability to obtain prior to start.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required or obtainable within designated timeframe.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a pharmacist in an acute care inpatient hospital setting.
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience with direct responsibility for hiring, performance management, and staff development.
• Minimum of two years of experience managing operational and/or project budgets.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing inpatient pharmacy operations and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Proven success developing, implementing, and maintaining clinical workflows in partnership with physicians, nursing teams, and hospital leadership.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, medication safety practices, and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Experience leading operations within a large, fast-paced, 24/7 hospital environment preferred.
• Completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 residency preferred.
• Experience supporting Critical Care, ICU, Med-Surg, Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Infusion, or related acute care services preferred.
• Previous experience in a unionized healthcare environment preferred.
• Experience supporting hospital growth, expansion, or major operational initiatives preferred.

Salary: $231K–$268K/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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