University of Michigan · 11 hours ago
Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer - Ambulatory Pharmacy
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expUniversity of Michigan Health (UMH) is a leading healthcare institution that seeks an Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer (ACPO) to oversee and enhance pharmacy-related programs and services. The ACPO will lead strategic planning, operational management, and compliance efforts while ensuring high-quality patient care and collaboration across departments.
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Responsibilities
Directs and oversees leaders in assigned areas to ensure appropriate medication management, schedules, workflow systems, budgets, and performance requirements. Develops and implements standards, processes and approaches to deliver timely and quality service
Supports and ensures execution of strategic plans and programs. Guides and determine decisions related to pharmacy-related services
The ACPO will serve as adjunct faculty at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
Develop and execute strategic plans for system-wide ambulatory pharmacy services, including quality care, financial stability and growth and enterprise value
Drive innovation and transformation initiatives to advance clinical, operational, and financial outcomes
Provide thought leadership in shaping pharmacy's role in integrated care delivery, patient safety, and high-reliability operations
Lead and oversee pharmacy operations across all outpatient pharmacies and pharmacy services supporting ambulatory care, ensuring consistent, high-quality services
Implement standardized workflows, automation, and technology to enhance efficiency, safety, and scalability
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement
Ensure delivery of evidence-based clinical pharmacy services including treatment synthesis, medication management, therapeutic monitoring, and transitions of care
Support and advocate for the integration of pharmacists into multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes
Partner with clinical leadership teams across the system to drive medication-related initiatives, including antimicrobial stewardship, formulary management, panel management, and opioid stewardship
Drive optimization of pharmacy revenue, expense and margin across the ambulatory pharmacy footprint
Oversee ambulatory pharmacy budgets across sites, including labor, drug spend, and capital projects
Develop and implement cost-savings strategies through inventory optimization, appropriate medication utilization per site of care, biosimilar adoption, and waste reduction
Monitor financial performance and adjust tactics to meet budgetary targets while maintaining high care standards
Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations (e.g., DEA, FDA, Board of Pharmacy), and accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, USP). Lead system readiness for inspections, audits, and response to findings with action plans to ensure ongoing compliance
Implement guidelines, policies and procedures that promote safe and compliant medication practices
Lead recruitment, retention, and development of pharmacy leaders, managers, and clinical staff across all sites
Foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, accountability, and professional growth
Support leadership succession planning, competency development, and staff well-being initiatives
Serve as the central point of coordination among pharmacy leaders across ambulatory care to ensure alignment, consistency, and best practices
Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, quality, IT, and executive teams to advance system initiatives
Represent ambulatory pharmacy in cross-functional committees and system councils
Champion innovative practices in pharmacy automation, clinical decision support, AI-assisted monitoring, and informatics
Identify and implement emerging technologies that improve medication use safety and efficiency
Promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptive change to stay at the forefront of hospital pharmacy practice
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Pharmacy degree (or equivalent) required
Residency (or equivalent experience) is required
Advanced business degree (e.g., MBA, MHA, MS) or candidacy to earn the degree (must be completed within 3 years) required
Current license to practice as a Pharmacist in the State of Michigan
At least 10 years of progressively responsible health-system pharmacy leadership; involvement in the training of pharmacy students and residents
Effective communication (written and verbal) skills
Demonstrated decision-making skills
Demonstrated success leading projects and initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, safety and service levels in a complex healthcare environment
Extensive knowledge of medication safety procedures and current trends in contemporary pharmacy service provision
Extensive knowledge of regulatory board requirements in contemporary pharmacy service provision
Ability to recruit and retain highly skilled professional staff
Strong knowledge of pharmacy informatics and technology within pharmacy and health systems
Knowledgeable about the pharmaceutical supply chain, clinical therapeutics, human resources management, and budget management
Proven leadership skills in motivating, developing, and empowering leaders and staff
Track record of collaboration and effective partnerships with internal stakeholders including: physicians, nurses, hospital administrators and others
Ability to align operations and establish best practices across the health-system
Preferred
Minimally eligible for academic rank of Clinical Assistant Professor preferred
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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