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Soliant

Inpatient Pharmacy Manager - Aurora, IL

Soliant, Aurora, Illinois, United States

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Job Description

Job Description

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Director of Pharmacy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Were partnering with a large, well-respected hospital to hire an experienced

Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager

for a permanent, direct-hire role. This position is ideal for a calm, organized leader who values teamwork, consistency, and follow-through and who can help rebuild trust and stability within a pharmacy operations team. The organization is open to strong candidates who are willing to obtain an Illinois pharmacist license if not currently licensed in the state. Position Highlights Inpatient hospital pharmacy leadership role

Direct hire / permanent opportunity

Full-time position with full-time benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement options, and more

Day shift schedule with leadership-level flexibility required

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on culture, workflow, and operational excellence

Schedule Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM

As a manager, must be willing to adjust hours or location as workflow and operational needs dictate

Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations of the central pharmacy and assigned satellite pharmacies

Lead, mentor, and support pharmacists, technicians, supervisors, and coordinators

Manage hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, payroll, performance reviews, and disciplinary processes

Ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective medication-use workflows

Oversee automation, ADCs, IV and oral preparation, compounding, carousel operations, and medication distribution

Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, Board of Pharmacy standards, and internal policies

Serve as the designated person responsible for USP

,

, and

compliance as assigned

Partner with nursing and clinical teams to support best practices, medication stewardship, and standardization

Participate in site-level and system-level multidisciplinary committees

Lead and support operational improvements, performance initiatives, and change management efforts

Maintain a culture of patient safety, accountability, fairness, and transparency

Required Qualifications PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy

Active Illinois Pharmacist license

or

ability to obtain IL licensure within 3 months of hire

Minimum of 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience

Strong leadership, analytical, and critical-thinking skills

Proven ability to manage teams, resolve conflict, and drive initiatives to completion with minimal oversight

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated knowledge of inpatient pharmacy operations, automation, and regulatory standards

Proficiency with Epic, Microsoft Office, and pharmacy informatics systems

Reliable attendance and flexibility with scheduling

Preferred Qualifications PGY2 residency in pharmacy

administration/management

or equivalent experience

At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead pharmacy role

Completion of PGY1 and PGY2 (HSPAL) or equivalent experience

Board certification (BCPS, BCIDP, BCCCP, or similar)

Masters degree in business or healthcare administration

Ideal Leadership Profile Calm, honest, organized, and flexible

A self-starter who can manage projects from start to finish

Comfortable managing conflict and leading through change

Values collaboration and consistency over ego

Brings a steady, reassuring presence to rebuild trust within the pharmacy team

Apply now or reach out for further inquiry: Farhan.Mohammad@Soliant.com 281-848-7415