Manager of Regional Pharmacy (Pharmacist
Job Description
Manager of Regional Pharmacy (Pharmacist)
Location: Rockford, IL
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Shift: Monday–Friday, Day Shift (with 24/7 operational accountability)
Salary Range: $155,072.61 – $216,116.18
Manager of Regional Pharmacy (Pharmacist) Position Overview
The Manager of Regional Pharmacy (Pharmacist) directs and oversees all pharmacy operations for assigned site(s) within the region. This leadership role collaborates closely with system pharmacy leadership to ensure excellence across financial, operational, regulatory, and quality domains.
The Manager assists the Director of Pharmacy with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, quality assurance initiatives, and performance standards while ensuring optimal patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.
Manager of Regional Pharmacy (Pharmacist) Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director of Pharmacy to plan and implement hospital pharmacy procedures in accordance with hospital policies and legal requirements.
- Lead operational planning, budgeting, and performance management for regional pharmacy services.
- Collaborate with medical staff and hospital leadership to maintain effective communication and integrated patient care delivery.
- Work with Information Systems to optimize pharmacy information management systems, patient charge systems, and inventory controls.
- Participate in interdisciplinary committees including:
- Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
- Safety Committee
- Information Systems Committee
- Patient Medication Safety Committee
- Nursing/Pharmacy Committee
- Provide full human resources leadership, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, compensation decisions, coaching, corrective actions, and staff engagement initiatives.
- Ensure pharmacy operations consistently meet productivity, budgetary, engagement, and patient outcome targets.
- Maintain readiness to perform all duties of a Pharmacy Manager as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Manager of Regional Pharmacy (Pharmacist) Education & Experience Requirements
Required:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college or university
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in Health-System Pharmacy Administration or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or management experience
Manager of Regional Pharmacy (Pharmacist) Certification & Licensure
- Active Illinois Pharmacist License (must be current)
About the Facility
The hospital is a 150–500 bed facility serving the greater Rockford community. It is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
Why Join?
- Competitive executive-level compensation
- System-level leadership collaboration
- Opportunity to influence regional pharmacy strategy
- Stable, full-time leadership role
- Comprehensive benefits package
If you are a strategic pharmacy leader passionate about operational excellence, patient safety, and team development, we invite you to apply for this impactful leadership opportunity in Rockford, Illinois.