Director, Drug Diversion & Prevention Program (RN license or Pharmacist)

FULLTIME/PERMANANT ROLE:

REMOTE: - Must reside 2 hours away from (Cherry Hill, NJ)

MUST HAVE: Active NJ RN license or NJ Pharmacist license required

We are seeking a Director, Drug Diversion & Prevention Program to lead and oversee all aspects of a comprehensive drug diversion program. This individual will be responsible for program strategy, education, prevention, monitoring, investigations, and system-wide reporting.

This is a highly visible leadership role that partners with clinical and administrative leaders and provides updates to executive leadership and the Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for all drug diversion prevention and monitoring initiatives
• Lead education efforts across physicians, APPs, nursing, leadership, and administrative teams
• Develop and implement a comprehensive surveillance and auditing program to detect diversion across inpatient and ambulatory settings
• Oversee system-wide reporting, including building and managing databases to track medication security issues and patient concerns
• Lead investigations related to suspected drug diversion and handle highly sensitive, confidential information
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to controlled substance handling
• Collaborate with regulatory and external agencies (DEA, Board of Pharmacy, FDA, CMS, and others) to ensure compliance and best practices
• Chair the Drug Diversion Committee and contribute to medication safety and performance improvement initiatives
• Present program updates to executive leadership including Compliance, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Board-level stakeholders
• Maintain full ownership and oversight of diversion-related investigations involving staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred)
• Preferred field of study: Nursing, Pharmacy, or Health Administration
• 6–10 years of healthcare or hospital experience required
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (DEA, CMS)
• Investigative and analytical capabilities

Licensure:

• Active NJ RN license or NJ Pharmacist license required