Director-Pharmacy, Riley Hospital for Children

Job Info

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Riley Hospital for Children leadership team in the role of Director of Pharmacy.

The Director of Pharmacy for Riley Hospital for Children is responsible for providing administrative decision-making, leadership and strategic planning including the efficient and productive use of personnel, material and financial resources. The incumbent leads the efficient and purposeful integration of services with other areas and emerging delivery systems.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Managing ongoing analysis, development and implementation of methods and systems to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of services and functions.
• Formulating proactive action plans in collaboration with system goals.
• Executing plans, with and through others, integrating the efforts of various components/entities of the system.
• Ensuring fiscal responsibility and clinical and operational performance improvement initiatives of the service line.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer, Riley Hospital for Children

Direct reports: 8 – 10 direct reports

Key stakeholders: Chief Pharmacy Officer, Operations, Nursing, Providers, Finance/Rev Cycle, and Legal

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be selected from a diverse pool and will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy, plus at least 3 years of experience in hospital pharmacy practice required. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) is preferred.
• Must be licensed as a Pharmacist in Indiana or eligible for licensure.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience is required. Progressive leadership and experience in pediatrics is strongly preferred.
• Requires knowledge of the accepted practices, procedures, regulations, and techniques applicable to the practice of Pharmacy.
• Active member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and/or American Pharmacist Association (APhA) preferred.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our diverse organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Job Category: Executive Leadership

Posting Date: 2024-12-18T17:34:57 00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Locations: 705 Riley Hospital Dr Indianapolis IN 46202