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?

Pharmacy Manager, Hematology/Oncology – Boston, MA | Oncology Pharmacy Leadership

Pharmacy Manager, Hematology/Oncology

📍 Location: Boston, MA (Onsite)
🏥 Department: Hematology/Oncology
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: None
💰 Compensation: $160,000 – $180,000 Base Salary
💵 Signing Bonus: Negotiable

Overview

A leading academic medical center is seeking a Pharmacy Manager, Hematology/Oncology to lead and oversee oncology pharmacy operations, clinical programs, staff development, and strategic initiatives.

This leadership role is responsible for managing the Hematology/Oncology pharmacy team while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant medication management practices. The successful candidate will partner closely with oncology physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital stakeholders to enhance patient care, improve operational performance, and drive departmental growth.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise, operational leadership, financial stewardship, and team development within a highly respected oncology program.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Manage daily Hematology/Oncology pharmacy operations.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Develop and maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, and SOPs.

• Oversee medication procurement, preparation, storage, and distribution.

• Manage high-cost specialty drug utilization, particularly within oncology services.

• Support accreditation activities, audits, and regulatory inspections.

• Provide on-call leadership support as required.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop pharmacists, pharmacy liaisons, and support staff.

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and employee development.

• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct performance reviews and professional development planning.

• Serve as a key liaison between pharmacy leadership and interdisciplinary teams.

Financial & Budget Management

• Participate in budget planning and financial management activities.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.

• Manage drug spend and specialty medication budgets.

• Support productivity management, workforce planning, and staffing optimization.

• Assist with forecasting and financial analysis initiatives.

Clinical Collaboration

• Partner with Hematology and Oncology providers to optimize patient outcomes.

• Support development and implementation of clinical pharmacy programs.

• Participate in therapeutic optimization and medication management initiatives.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.

Education & Staff Development

• Develop and implement training programs for pharmacy staff.

• Support and mentor PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residents.

• Precept pharmacy students and residents.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Quality & Process Improvement

• Lead pharmacy quality improvement initiatives.

• Support medication safety programs and investigations.

• Drive operational excellence and workflow optimization.

• Utilize data and metrics to improve performance and patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Education

✔ Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD required.

Licensure

✔ Licensed Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (required by hire date).

Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following:

✔ PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency + PGY-2 Specialty Residency or HSPAL Residency

OR

✔ PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency + 2 years of relevant experience

OR

✔ 4 years of relevant pharmacy experience

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical Expertise

• Hematology/Oncology pharmacy experience.

• Specialty pharmacy experience.

• Experience managing high-cost specialty medications.

Leadership

• Previous pharmacy leadership or supervisory experience.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Education

• Master's Degree

• MBA

• Additional advanced clinical training

Residency

• Accredited oncology pharmacy residency experience highly preferred.

Technical & Operational Skills

Pharmacy Operations

• Medication management

• Specialty pharmacy operations

• Oncology pharmacy workflows

• Regulatory compliance

Financial Management

• Budget management

• Cost containment initiatives

• Drug utilization management

• Productivity management

Systems & Technology

Experience with healthcare systems such as:

• EPIC

• Cerner

• Meditech

• SCM

• QS1

• Centricity

Strong proficiency with:

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Word

• Healthcare analytics and reporting tools

Must-Have Requirements

Education & Licensure

✅ Pharmacy Degree (BS Pharmacy or PharmD)

✅ Massachusetts Pharmacist License (by hire date)

Experience

✅ PGY-1 + PGY-2 Residency

OR

✅ PGY-1 + 2 Years Relevant Experience

OR

✅ 4 Years Relevant Pharmacy Experience

Leadership

✅ Ability to lead pharmacy operations and staff

Clinical Knowledge

✅ Strong understanding of pharmacy operations, medication safety, and patient care

Screening Questions

1. Have you completed a Pharmacy degree (BS Pharmacy or PharmD)?

2. Are you currently licensed as a pharmacist in Massachusetts, or can you obtain licensure before your start date?

3. Which of the following best describes your experience?

   • PGY-1 + PGY-2 Residency

   • PGY-1 + 2 Years Experience

   • 4+ Years Relevant Experience

4. How many years of pharmacy leadership or supervisory experience do you have?

5. Do you have experience working within Hematology and/or Oncology pharmacy services?

6. Have you managed specialty medications or high-cost drug utilization programs?

7. What experience do you have with pharmacy residents, students, or staff development?

8. Have you participated in budgeting, financial planning, or productivity management?

9. Which pharmacy information systems have you worked with (EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, etc.)?

10. What are your current compensation expectations?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a licensed pharmacist with strong oncology pharmacy expertise.

• Have experience leading pharmacy teams in a hospital or academic medical center environment.

• Possess a strong clinical background in Hematology/Oncology.

• Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and staff development skills.

• Have experience managing specialty medications and high-cost drug programs.

• Be comfortable balancing operational, financial, and clinical responsibilities.

• Thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused healthcare environment.

• Be passionate about quality improvement and advancing pharmacy practice.

Candidate Snapshot

RequirementDetailsPositionPharmacy Manager – Hematology/OncologyLocationBoston, MAWork ArrangementOnsiteEducationBS Pharmacy or PharmDLicenseMassachusetts Pharmacist LicenseExperienceResidency + Experience OR 4+ Years Relevant ExperienceSpecialtyHematology/Oncology PreferredLeadershipPharmacy Team ManagementIndustryHospital / Academic Medical CenterCompensation$160K – $180KSigning BonusNegotiableRelocationNone

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Strong Hematology/Oncology pharmacy expertise.

• Ability to lead and develop high-performing pharmacy teams.

• Strong financial and operational management capabilities.

• Experience collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.

• Passion for medication safety, quality improvement, and patient outcomes.

• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with daily operational execution.

• Strong communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.

Why This Opportunity?

Leadership Impact

Lead a highly specialized oncology pharmacy team serving a diverse patient population.

Clinical Excellence

Partner directly with leading Hematology and Oncology clinicians to improve patient outcomes.

Professional Growth

Mentor pharmacy residents, develop future leaders, and help shape the future of oncology pharmacy services.

Mission-Driven Organization

Join an organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care to every patient while improving the health of the broader community.

Director, Pharmacy Procurement & Strategic Sourcing – Boston, MA

Director, Pharmacy Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Boston, Massachusetts | On-Site

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced pharmacy supply chain executive to drive enterprise-wide procurement strategy across a complex and rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Positioned at the intersection of strategic sourcing, operational transformation, financial stewardship, and healthcare innovation, this role offers the chance to influence pharmacy operations at scale while shaping long-term supply chain strategy.

Ideal for a senior leader with deep expertise in pharmacy procurement and 340B environments, this position provides significant visibility and the opportunity to lead large-scale optimisation initiatives across inpatient, outpatient, retail, infusion, and community-based operations.

The Opportunity

As Director of Pharmacy Procurement & Strategic Sourcing, you will provide strategic oversight for pharmacy sourcing and procurement operations across a broad healthcare network.

You will:

• Lead enterprise-wide pharmacy procurement and sourcing strategy across all care settings

• Oversee large-scale pharmacy spend portfolios exceeding $1B+

• Develop and implement standardised procurement governance, sourcing controls, and supplier strategies

• Drive cost optimisation, pricing discipline, and operational consistency across the organisation

• Manage wholesaler, distributor, manufacturer, and GPO relationships

• Lead sourcing initiatives across WAC, GPO, 340B purchasing pathways, and alternative distribution models

• Partner closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Pharmacy Leadership, and Information Services to align procurement strategy with operational and financial goals

• Establish procurement performance metrics, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Support procurement transformation through automation, process improvement, and enhanced system utilisation

• Mentor and develop procurement leaders and cross-functional teams

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $180,000 – $230,000

• Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable

• Relocation Assistance: Not provided

• Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Additional employee wellbeing and professional development programs

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Opportunity to lead procurement strategy within a large-scale, highly complex healthcare environment

• Significant executive visibility and enterprise-level influence

• Exposure to advanced pharmacy sourcing models, 340B strategy, and large-scale supplier management

• Ability to shape procurement transformation initiatives across multiple sites and care settings

• Strong collaboration with executive leadership, finance, operations, and supply chain teams

• A culture committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited college or university

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in pharmacy supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or drug contracting

• Experience managing complex pharmacy spend portfolios valued at $1B or greater

• Expertise with wholesaler contracts, GPO services, purchasing systems, and contract compliance tools

• Experience supporting or operating within 340B-eligible pharmacy environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PharmD)

• 340B ACE designation

• Strong understanding of pharmacy sourcing economics and contracting models

• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and change management capability

• Advanced analytical, financial, and operational optimisation skills

This is a career-defining opportunity for a pharmacy procurement leader seeking to combine strategic influence, operational transformation, and enterprise leadership within a highly respected healthcare organisation focused on innovation, scalability, and long-term impact.