Assistant Director of Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Assistant Director of Pharmacy for P&T and Formulary Management

The Assistant Director of Pharmacy for P&T and Formulary Management provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the health system's Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and the broader formulary system. This role helps ensure that the medication-use process is safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective. The manager leads the development of pharmacy policies, coordinates medication-use evaluations (MUEs), and supports the implementation of policy and formulary changes.

The position is located at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), which offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree or PharmD, plus 6 years of applicable experience, including 2 years of progressively responsible experience related to pharmacy management (PGY1 and PGY2 residency both equate to 3 years of experience)
• Licensed Registered Pharmacist by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
• Advanced proficiency in literature evaluation and biostatistics.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for presenting to medical staff leadership.
• Knowledge of FOCUS-PDCA or similar quality improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
• Experience in a large multi-hospital health system or academic medical center
• Board Certification (e.g., BCPS)

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a core leader on the P&T Committee and related medication stewardship subcommittees, coordinating the development, review, and implementation of medication-use policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for the P&T Committee, including setting agendas, coordinating the preparation of evidence-based monographs, and ensuring accurate documentation of minutes and decisions.
• Coordinate the clinical and economic evaluation of new drug entities and therapeutic classes, utilizing a formal grading system to assess the quality of evidence.
• Manage the formal disclosure process for committee members and requesting practitioners to ensure unbiased decision-making.
• Oversee the "living document" of the formulary, including regular therapeutic class reviews and the management of drug shortages and therapeutic interchanges.
• Monitor non-formulary medication usage to identify opportunities for formulary improvement and assess internal compliance with medication-use policy.
• Ensure effective communication of formulary, policy, and medication-use process changes to all stakeholders.
• Support the development and execution of an annual organization-specific MUE plan focused on high-risk, high-cost, or high-volume medications.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams in conducting MUEs using performance improvement models such as FOCUS-PDCA to identify variances in care and implement corrective actions.
• Present MUE findings and recommendations to the P&T Committee, ensuring that data drives clinical policy changes.
• Draft and review all system-wide medication-use policies.
• Ensure all medication-use policies and processes comply with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, DEA, and state board of pharmacy regulations.
• Collaborate with nursing and medical leadership to standardize medication administration protocols and clinical practice guidelines across all sites of care.
• Collaborate with academic institutions to provide robust training and rotation opportunities for pharmacy residents, student interns, and pharmacy technician trainees within the scope of medication-use policy.
• Support professional development and education efforts for pharmacy department employees related to medication-use process, policy, and professional practice.
• Other duties as assigned

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Curriculum Vitae, Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible: Yes