Inpatient Director of Pharmacy - Chicago, IL

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Director of Pharmacy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

This direct hire opportunity is for a Director of Pharmacy at a historic not-for-profit acute care hospital located on Chicago's South Side. The hospital has served its community since 1912 and offers a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic, surgical, and community-based health services. This position provides a chance to lead a pharmacy department that truly makes a difference in an underserved area.

Location: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Direct Hire, Permanent

Pharmacy Operating Hours

• Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Saturday-Sunday: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, operational, administrative, staffing, and financial management of the hospital’s pharmacy department
• Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 pharmacy staff, including full-time, part-time, and PRN employees
• Collaborate with hospital administration and clinical leadership teams to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical services
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards

Qualifications Or Desired Experience

• Active Illinois Pharmacist License in good standing (mandatory)
• Minimum three years of experience as Director of Pharmacy in an acute care inpatient hospital setting (mandatory)
• Minimum three years of acute care inpatient hospital pharmacy experience (mandatory)
• PharmD degree strongly preferred
• Board Certification and hospital pharmacy residency completion are advantageous
• Proven ability to manage a multi-level pharmacy team
• Experience in community or safety net hospitals is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Vacation, sick time, and one personal day
• Six company-paid holidays
• Continuing education and career development opportunities
• 401k plan with company match
• License reimbursement
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Eligible annual bonus of $3,000
• Relocation assistance considered based on distance

This is an exceptional leadership role with a competitive salary range of $165,000 to $185,000 annually, plus bonus and relocation consideration. Candidates ready to lead a pharmacy department in a meaningful community-focused environment are encouraged to apply.