Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer

Executive Vice President/ Chief Executive Officer

Florida Pharmacy Association

The Florida Pharmacy Association’s (FPA) Board of Directors seeks candidates for the position of Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer (EVP/CEO) for immediate hire.

The Organization

The Florida Pharmacy Association is the collective voice of the profession of pharmacy in the state, representing the goals, values, and best interests of thousands of pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians at both the state and national levels. Founded in 1887, FPA is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association dedicated to advancing and supporting the pharmacy profession across Florida.

• Mission: Unifying and strengthening the voice of pharmacy while advancing pharmacy practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and relationships.
• Vision: The trusted resource in optimizing patient outcomes through unifying, educating and guiding pharmacy practitioners in changing the health care landscape.

Position Overview

The association seeks a mission-driven and experienced nonprofit association executive. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who empowers and develops high-performing teams, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is committed to advancing the association’s strategic priorities, modernizing infrastructure, and delivering measurable value to members. This role requires initiative, adaptability, and a strong work ethic, with a leader who is as comfortable setting direction as they are stepping in to ensure execution.

The Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer (EVP/CEO) is based at the Florida Pharmacy Association’s office in Tallahassee, Florida, and is responsible for leading, growing, and sustaining a strong and impactful professional association. Working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteer leaders, industry partners, and policymakers, the EVP/CEO provides overall leadership for the Association’s administration, programs, advocacy efforts, and strategic direction.

This role requires a leader who understands how to run the day-to-day operations of a professional association. While vision and strategic thinking are important, the Board is seeking a hands-on executive, someone willing to work alongside staff, understand internal operations, and help strengthen and position the Association for long-term growth and sustainability.

This position requires a consistent, on-the-ground presence in Florida. The EVP/CEO must reside in

Florida or be willing to relocate and establish residency within the state. The EVP/CEO must be able to travel to Tallahassee as needed for legislative session and remain actively engaged at key meetings, events, and Association activities across the state to effectively represent the Association and advance

its priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of association management or other leadership/management experience.
• Understanding of the profession of pharmacy and/or the health care industry, or a demonstrated ability and willingness to quickly learn and engage with the issues impacting the profession.
• Thorough understanding of nonprofit and professional association management.
• High-energy, action-oriented leader with a proven ability to take ownership, solve problems, and actively engage in the operational work of an organization.
• Effective written and oral communication skills with a variety of audiences (members, staff, community, legislators, media representatives, regulators, etc.).
• Financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting.
• Proven aptitude for business development, growing membership, and identifying non-dues revenue opportunities.
• Ability to oversee and collaborate with staff, including fostering an environment of accountability, healthy work relationships and partnerships, inclusivity and maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers, and the overall community.
• Ability to travel around the State and nationally.
• Competency in technology, social media, and common management software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks®, cloud-based storage and record management, virtual meeting platforms, association website platforms, and others as needed etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification
• Advanced degree in pharmacy (PharmD), health care policy (MPH), or other advanced degree (MBA, JD, etc.)
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors in a professional membership organization
• Industry “thought leader” who is in tune with the trends and developments in the profession and the healthcare sector
• High-level strategic thinking and planning, and the ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers, and donors
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive compensation and benefits package will be negotiated with the selected candidate. Prospective starting salary is $160,000, commensurate with experience.

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Application Process

For confidential consideration, interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume or CV, and names and contact information of three professional references* to FPA’s Search Firm, NASPA Services Company, LLC via email at View email address on click.appcast.io no later than April 10, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

*References will not be contacted without prior consent.

The Florida Pharmacy Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity and equity in all facets of the organization’s work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.