Pharmacy Director

Position Summary At Stony Brook Medicine the Pharmacy Director provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for all pharmacy services within a large, academic teaching hospital. This role oversees medication management across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty areas; ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards; advances clinical practice; and supports the hospital's mission of patient care, education, and research. The Pharmacy Director collaborates closely with medical, nursing, and administrative leaders to optimize medication safety, quality, and cost‑effective care. Duties Ensure continued compliance with all pharmacy‑related laws, rules and regulations of all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Maintain and coordinate medication‑related policies and procedures with all system hospitals. Ensure fiscal compliance, provide oversight for the Federal 340B program. Audit compliance with rules and regulations imposed by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies governing the practice of pharmacy, including the DEA, TJC, DOH, OPD, OPA, HRSA and NY State Board of Pharmacy. Develop and manage the pharmacy budget, including labor, drug spend, and capital planning. Incorporate relevant local and national benchmarks. Implement cost containment strategies, contracting opportunities, and value‑based purchasing. Evaluate and adopt new technologies, automation, and clinical programs that enhance efficiency and quality. Coordinate among registered pharmacies within the hospital system including, but not limited to, drug formulary integration, policy integration, contract integration and shared decision‑making. Recruit and retain a diverse team of pharmacists, technicians, residents, and support staff. Promote staff engagement. Ensure continued accreditation of the hospital's Pharmacy Practice Residency Program. Lead system‑wide medication safety initiatives. Support the University's research mission. Develop and implement a hospital‑based specialty and retail pharmacy network. Required Qualifications Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Minimum of five years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience in a hospital or health system setting. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, recognizing when a matter requires additional administrative attention. Preferred Qualifications Additional clinical or management certifications or degrees. Prior experience as a Pharmacy Director or Pharmacy Executive. Health system experience. Specialty Pharmacy and 340B Contract Pharmacy experience. Pre‑Employment Requirements Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services. Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three professional references. Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen. Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s) or certificate(s). Employment Conditions The workplace is smoke‑free. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas. This position may require wearing respiratory protection, potentially prohibiting facial hair. All hospital positions may be subject to changes in shift assignment as necessary. Operations may designate this role as essential. In an institutional emergency, employees in essential positions may be required to remain at their work location or report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations. Employment Conditions (continued) Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. EEO Statement Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Accommodations For disability‑related accommodations, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Pay Range The starting salary range for this position is $196,213 – $239,183 per year. Additional compensation may include location pay ($4,000) and other benefits such as generous leave, health plans, and pension. #J-18808-Ljbffr