Director of Adult Inpatient Pharmacy

Position Overview

The University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Director of Adult Inpatient Pharmacy to join our world‑class academic healthcare system in Chicago’s historic Hyde Park neighborhood. In this role, you will direct all operational, professional, and clinical activities for the adult inpatient pharmacy at UCMC. You will lead policy implementation, develop programs to ensure safe and excellent drug distribution and clinical care, and provide institutional leadership in matters of adult pharmacy services while supporting research and educational missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing the strategic plan for department services, including short‑ and long‑term objectives.
• Collect and analyze feedback on adult service effectiveness, including issues of medication safety.
• Develop, interpret, review, and enforce hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Safeguard compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements for pharmacy operations (e.g., FDA, DEA, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission).
• Administer and manage the assigned area by planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling all pharmacy service programs.
• Set and maintain standards for a safe, efficient, and organized work environment for residents and students.
• Implement Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) programs for both adult clinical and operational services.
• Provide oversight and direction for all adult operational services, including limited performance as a staffing pharmacist (approximately one day per week).
• Develop and justify new pharmacy programs and services to improve patient care.
• Supervise assigned pharmacists, technicians, and other support personnel in the performance of all duties.
• Oversee and coordinate daily operations while allocating staff time to assigned activities.
• Coordinate hiring, orientation, training, performance evaluations, scheduling, and disciplinary actions for direct reports, ensuring accurate payroll submissions.
• Lead operational and clinical activities to improve pharmacy impact by enhancing workflow, advancing patient outcomes, and reducing waste.
• Collaborate with the Pharmacy IT Department to develop informatics solutions for information management systems, patient and department modifications, and inventory control.

Required Qualifications

• MBA, MA, or MHA degree
• Clinical and/or operational management experience (3+ years)
• Adult inpatient or ambulatory hospital experience (5+ years)
• Critical thinking, analytic skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, cross‑functional projects simultaneously
• Team player with the capacity to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• High proficiency in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD with PGY1 residency and an MBA, MHA, or administrative residency
• Self‑created or co‑written presentation/publication
• Experience working with large residency programs

Benefits & Perks

• Join a leading healthcare institution with a storied legacy since 1899.
• Work alongside passionate professionals committed to advancing medical innovation.
• Be a part of a system that values compassion and patient‑centered care.
• Thrive in an inclusive work environment with quality opportunities for professional growth.

At The University of Chicago Medicine, we are dedicated to superior healthcare and continuous learning. Bring your passion and contribute to work that truly matters.