Director of Pharmacy & Clinical Nutrition | Academic Medical Center | Boston, MA

Director of Pharmacy & Clinical Nutrition

📍 Location: Boston, MA (100% Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: None
💰 Compensation: $189,000 – $210,000 Base Salary
💵 Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable

Overview

A leading academic medical center is seeking an experienced Director of Pharmacy & Clinical Nutrition to provide strategic and operational leadership across pharmacy services while ensuring exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and financial stewardship.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Acute Care & Ambulatory Pharmacy, this executive leader will oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations, including clinical services, medication management, nutrition services, regulatory compliance, residency programs, budgeting, quality improvement, and staff leadership.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced pharmacy leader with academic medical center experience to shape pharmacy strategy while collaborating with physicians, executive leadership, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead pharmacy operations within a major academic healthcare environment

• Drive strategic planning across inpatient pharmacy and clinical nutrition services

• Influence medication safety, formulary management, and pharmacy innovation

• Oversee residency programs and pharmacy education initiatives

• Partner directly with executive leadership and multidisciplinary clinical teams

• Lead regulatory compliance across multiple governing bodies

• Manage pharmacy budgets, contracts, automation, and inventory strategies

• Build and mentor high-performing pharmacy leadership teams

What You'll Be Doing

Department Leadership

• Direct all pharmacy and clinical nutrition operations

• Develop departmental strategy aligned with organizational objectives

• Establish measurable operational and clinical goals

• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives

• Lead operational, clinical, research, and regulatory programs

Clinical & Operational Excellence

• Ensure safe, effective medication management across the organization

• Oversee formulary management and medication-use policies

• Collaborate with physicians to optimize medication therapy

• Evaluate new medications and clinical service enhancements

• Support pharmacy innovation and service-line expansion

Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy

• Massachusetts Department of Public Health

• Joint Commission

• DEA

• FDA

• USP Standards

• HRSA

• Other applicable federal and state regulations

Serve as:

• Controlled Substance Registrant

• Pharmacy regulatory subject matter expert

Financial Leadership

• Develop and manage departmental operating budgets

• Oversee purchasing and inventory control

• Review pharmacy contracts and vendor agreements

• Monitor financial performance

• Identify operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities

Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, hire, mentor, and develop pharmacy staff

• Lead performance management processes

• Support pharmacy residency programs (through PGY2 Administration)

• Oversee pharmacy student education

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning

Quality & Governance

• Lead departmental quality improvement initiatives

• Participate in Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees

• Prepare operational and regulatory reports

• Support institutional strategic planning

• Ensure compliance with all medication safety standards

Required Qualifications

Education

• PharmD from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy

Experience

One of the following:

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory pharmacy leadership experience, including:

• 2–3 years as an Assistant Director of Pharmacy within an organization offering a PGY2 Pharmacy Administration Residency

Licensure

• Current Massachusetts Pharmacist License (or eligible by hire date)

Leadership Experience

Strong experience leading:

• Pharmacy operations

• Clinical pharmacy services

• Residency programs

• Strategic planning

• Budget management

• Regulatory compliance

• Pharmacy staff development

Preferred Qualifications

• MS, MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent graduate degree

• Experience managing pharmacy budgets

• Inventory management expertise

• Strong presentation and executive communication skills

• Knowledge of national pharmacy practice trends

• Experience implementing operational improvements

• Academic medical center experience

Key Skills

• Pharmacy Operations Leadership

• Clinical Pharmacy Management

• Strategic Planning

• Medication Safety

• Regulatory Compliance

• Budget & Financial Management

• Controlled Substance Management

• Formulary Management

• Residency Program Leadership

• Inventory Management

• Pharmacy Informatics

• Policy Development

• Quality Improvement

• Staff Development

• Executive Communication

• Change Management

• Healthcare Leadership

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned pharmacy executive with significant academic medical center experience who has progressed through pharmacy leadership roles into an Assistant Director position at a residency-based institution. They will combine strong operational leadership with clinical credibility, financial acumen, regulatory expertise, and the ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams while driving innovation and continuous improvement across pharmacy services.

Preferred Background

Strong candidates are likely to come from:

• Academic Medical Centers

• Teaching Hospitals

• Large Integrated Health Systems

• Magnet Hospitals

• Level I Trauma Centers

• Health Systems with PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Programs

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Base Salary: $189,000 – $210,000

• Negotiable Sign-On Bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Wellness Programs

Interview Process

1. Recruiter qualification review

2. Internal pharmacy leadership review

3. Hiring Manager interview

4. Executive leadership interviews (on-site)

5. Final offer

Screening Questions

1. Do you hold a PharmD from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy?

2. Do you have at least five years of pharmacy leadership experience, including 2–3 years as an Assistant Director within a pharmacy department that supports a PGY2 Pharmacy Administration Residency?

3. Are you currently licensed to practice pharmacy in Massachusetts, or will you obtain licensure by your hire date?

4. Describe your experience managing pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and clinical services within an academic medical center.

5. What experience do you have leading pharmacy residency programs, staff development, and multidisciplinary clinical teams?

Director of Surgical Services (RN) | Perioperative Leadership | Lake Havasu City, AZ

Director of Surgical Services (RN)

📍 Lake Havasu City, Arizona (Onsite)
💼 Full-Time | Days | Leadership Opportunity
💰 $146,900 – $198,000 Base Salary
💵 $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
📦 $5,000 Relocation Assistance Available
❌ No Visa Sponsorship Available

Lead a High-Performing Surgical Services Division

An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced nursing leader to take the helm of a large and dynamic Surgical Services Department within a respected acute care healthcare organization.

This role offers the chance to lead a highly skilled perioperative team responsible for thousands of surgical procedures annually while driving operational excellence, clinical quality, staff engagement, and patient safety.

Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of surgical services, influencing strategic initiatives, and building a culture where clinical excellence and professional growth thrive.

For ambitious surgical leaders looking to make a significant impact while advancing their careers, this is a standout opportunity.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

✅ Executive-facing leadership role reporting directly to the COO

✅ Lead a large, multi-disciplinary surgical services operation

✅ Oversight of 114 FTEs

✅ Manage approximately 9,000 surgical procedures annually

✅ Oversee 2,000 annual endoscopic procedures

✅ Leadership responsibility across 10 active operating rooms

✅ $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

✅ Relocation assistance available

✅ Strong organizational investment in leadership development

✅ Excellent long-term growth and advancement opportunities

Surgical Services Scope

Leadership Responsibility

👥 114 FTEs

Annual Volumes

🔹 9,000 Surgical Cases

🔹 2,000 Endoscopic Procedures

Capacity

🏥 10 Active Operating Rooms

Areas of Oversight

You will provide leadership and operational direction across:

• Main Operating Room

• Ambulatory Surgery Center

• Pre-Operative Services

• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

• Preadmission Testing

• Anesthesia Services

• Central Sterile Processing Department (CSPD)

Clinical Service Lines

The department supports a broad range of specialties including:

• Orthopedics

• Urology

• OB/GYN

• General Surgery

• Plastic Surgery

• ENT

• Neurosurgery

• Podiatry

What You'll Be Doing

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a large multidisciplinary surgical team.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and psychological safety.

• Drive employee engagement, retention, and staff satisfaction.

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and succession planning.

• Oversee scheduling, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure efficient and effective perioperative operations.

• Optimize patient flow and department performance.

• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient outcomes.

• Partner with physicians, anesthesia providers, and clinical leaders to improve service delivery.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage departmental budgets.

• Monitor productivity, operational costs, and resource utilization.

• Evaluate equipment, technology, and supply needs.

• Oversee vendor relationships and service contracts.

• Ensure appropriate inventory management and equipment readiness.

Clinical Quality & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Support evidence-based clinical practice initiatives.

• Implement quality improvement programs and operational enhancements.

• Monitor key performance indicators and patient safety metrics.

Required Qualifications

✔ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

✔ Current Arizona Registered Nurse License

✔ Minimum 5 years of Surgical Nursing experience

✔ Minimum 1 year of leadership experience within a surgical or perioperative environment

✔ Strong understanding of:

• Perioperative operations

• Surgical services leadership

• Budget management

• Regulatory compliance

• Staff development

• Patient safety initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ Master's Degree in Nursing or related field

⭐ Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

⭐ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

⭐ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

⭐ Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)

⭐ Experience leading large surgical departments with multiple service lines

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a collaborative surgical leader who excels at balancing operational excellence with people leadership.

You have a proven track record of leading perioperative teams, developing staff, improving operational performance, and fostering a culture where patient safety and clinical excellence remain at the center of everything you do.

You enjoy working across multidisciplinary teams and are comfortable leading a complex department with significant procedural volume and organizational visibility.

Benefits & Perks

🏥 Comprehensive Medical Insurance Options

🦷 Dental Insurance

👓 Vision Insurance

❤️ Life Insurance

💰 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

🎓 Tuition Assistance & Certification Support

💸 Loan Assistance Programs

🏖 Generous Paid Time Off

👨‍👩‍👧 Paid Family Leave

🩺 Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

🏋️ Wellness Programs & Fitness Benefits

💻 Virtual Healthcare Services

📈 Leadership Development & Career Advancement Opportunities

💵 $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

📦 Relocation Assistance Available

Culture & Leadership Environment

This organization has built a reputation for creating a supportive, collaborative clinical culture where patient safety, teamwork, and professional development are prioritized.

The surgical team operates with a strong foundation of mutual trust, respect, and psychological safety, creating an environment where leaders are empowered to innovate, support their teams, and drive meaningful improvements across the department.

Interview Process

Step 1

Recruiter Screening

Step 2

Hiring Manager Interview

Step 3

Surgical Leadership Team Interview

Screening Questions

1.

What has gone particularly well in one of your previous leadership roles?

2.

What has been your greatest leadership challenge, and how did you address it?

3.

How have your previous experiences prepared you to lead a complex surgical services division with responsibility for multiple departments, teams, and specialties?

Ready to Lead at the Next Level?

If you're a surgical nursing leader looking for an opportunity to oversee a large-scale perioperative operation, influence strategic decisions, develop high-performing teams, and make a lasting impact on patient care, this is the kind of career opportunity that doesn't come along often.