Manager - Pharmacy Administration

Leads and manages complex departmental and cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation, including defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, risks, and measures of success.

Develops and maintains project plans, establishes milestones and accountability, coordinates work across stakeholders, monitors progress, identifies barriers and risks, and drives projects to timely completion.

Provides project management leadership for strategic and operational initiatives, translating organizational priorities into actionable work plans and ensuring successful implementation and sustainability.

The Pharmacy Administrative Manager provides administrative management leadership, coordination and support for pharmacy. Provides strong, visible, values driven leadership and advocacy. Manages, coordinates and executes pharmacy projects. Manages, coordinates and supports institutional and departmental committees. Ensures incorporation, alignment with and support of departmental and institutional strategic vision, direction and priorities. Provides administrative leadership and support to ensure that pharmacy delivers the highest value care, incorporates best practices and emphasizes the safety and optimized outcomes of our patients.

This is a hybrid position and qualified candidates must be located within 100 miles of Rochester.

Bachelor’s degree (management, business or other related field) and seven years applicable experience; or Master’s degree (management, business or other related field) and five years of applicable experience. 

Experience with coordinating and managing projects. Proven history of working in a team environment. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Broad knowledge and experience with computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and data base software applications. Strong commitment and evidence of achieving excellence. 

Preferred: Knowledge and prior experience in pharmacy or medication use processes. Formal project management training. Project management professional (PMP) certification. Previous supervisory/management experience.