Physician / Administration / Illinois / Permanent / Director of Acute Pharmacy S

Join a leading healthcare system in the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin region as the Director of Acute Pharmacy Services. This senior leadership role oversees all acute care hospital pharmacy operations across the system, ensuring high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while leading a collaborative team of pharmacy professionals.

Shift Details

• Full-time, standard business hours

• Primarily day shifts, Monday Friday

• No on-call requirements

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Sign-on bonus available

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and professional development

Why Join Us

• Lead and influence system-wide pharmacy operations and strategy

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care

• Work within a large, complex health system with multiple acute care hospitals

• Access to cutting-edge technology and electronic medical records (EPIC)

• Opportunity for professional growth and leadership development

Your Role

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all acute care pharmacy departments

• Develop and implement policies, programs, and protocols across the system

• Ensure regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, USP 797/800, state/federal regulations)

• Lead performance improvement initiatives and monitor department metrics

• Oversee fiscal management including staffing, budget, and resource allocation

• Mentor and develop pharmacy managers and staff, fostering a culture of excellence

• Participate in key committees, including Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Patient Safety

About the Location
Located in the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin region, this area offers a balanced lifestyle with access to urban amenities, excellent schools, cultural activities, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The community provides a welcoming environment for families and professionals alike.

• PharmD from an accredited college or university

• PGY2 residency in health-system pharmacy administration or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of health-system pharmacy leadership experience (administrative experience in a complex health system preferred)

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in Illinois and Wisconsin

• Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialists preferred

• Advanced knowledge of pharmacy operations, leadership, and regulatory compliance

• Proficiency with EPIC EMR and Microsoft Office Suite