Director, Acute Care Pharmacy

A leading healthcare system located in coastal Maryland is now seeking an experienced Director Acute Care Pharmacy to join their award-winning medical team!

Known as a leading hospital in central Maryland, this award-winning medical center delivers comprehensive healthcare with 24/7 emergency care, heart and vascular services, cancer care, orthopedics, women’s and children’s health with a specialized birthing center and NICU, bariatric and digestive health, behavioral health, advanced imaging, rehabilitation, and same-day/outpatient surgery. The state-of-the-art campus features 300+ beds, modern operating suites, and expansive outpatient pavilions, backed by a network of primary and specialty clinics. Consistently recognized for patient safety, quality, and nursing excellence, it earns high-performing ratings in multiple procedures—making it a top choice for expert, compassionate care in the Chesapeake Bay region.

The Director, Acute Care Pharmacy leads all inpatient pharmacy operations and clinical services in a hospital setting, driving safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication use across emergency, ICU, surgical, and med-surg units. Daily responsibilities include overseeing central and satellite pharmacy workflows, staffing and scheduling, sterile compounding and hazardous drug management (USP 797/800), and medication safety initiatives with real-time KPI monitoring and adverse event review; partnering with physicians and nursing on multidisciplinary rounds, medication reconciliation, and transitions of care; managing formulary and the Pharmacy & Therapeutics process, antimicrobial stewardship, pain and sedation protocols, and evidence-based guidelines; ensuring regulatory compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, and state board standards; optimizing pharmacy technology and automation (EMR/CPOE, BCMA, ADCs, IV workflow) and leading continuous quality improvement and audit readiness; overseeing budget, inventory, and 340B program integrity, contracting, and cost-containment strategies; and building a high-performing team through recruitment, onboarding, competencies, education, and performance development while advancing strategic initiatives that improve patient outcomes and hospital quality metrics.

What's Needed to Succeed:

• Degree from an accredited pharmacy program
• Licensed as a clinical Pharmacist in the state of Maryland or ability to obtain
• Progressive leadership experience in an acute care setting

Experience mid-Atlantic coastal living in a historic Maryland community known for its walkable harbor, vibrant dining and arts scene, and world-class boating and sailing. Residents enjoy marinas, beaches, scenic parks, and miles of trails for kayaking, running, and cycling, along with year-round festivals and live music. With top-rated schools, quality healthcare, and family-friendly neighborhoods offering everything from charming historic homes to modern condos and waterfront properties, the area blends small-city charm with modern convenience. 

This organization is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package including industry leading benefits and continued growth opportunities.