DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Nov 28, 2024 - The Director of Pharmacy demonstrates strong participatory leadership, fostering healthy work environments and leading diverse teams to achieve performance excellence through collaboration and strategic planning. With a proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop individuals, this role drives results while navigating the complexities of a multi-site healthcare environment. This position excels in decision-making, resolving stakeholder concerns, and facilitating change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and continuous improvement across clinical and non-clinical groups.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Director of Pharmacy Resume
  • Pharmaceutical Regulations
  • Clinical Pharmacy Practice
  • Budget Management
  • Pharmacy Operations Management
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Inventory Control
  • Pharmacy Informatics
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Leadership in Pharmacy Settings
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence

Summary of Director of Pharmacy Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences with 7 years of Experience

  • Ability to deliver financial results for areas of accountability.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient use of computers including MS Office applications.
  • Strong customer service and results focus.
  • Strong math and analytical skills.
  • Ability to motivate and coach staff, promote ongoing learning and lead improvement activities.
  • Ability to prioritize workloads and work independently.
  • Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively with other leadership and caregivers at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Clinical pharmacy experience in a managed care environment
  • Experience in Pharmacy management of government programs (Medicare, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid)
  • Experience in formulary and criteria development/management

2. MS in Pharmacy Administration with 8 years of Experience

  • Excellence within the specific areas of specialty pharmaceuticals, patient/HUB services, trade distribution or other market access-related activities within the pharmaceutical industry, or demonstrated equivalent leadership experience within Traverse.
  • Strong professional experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably small molecule pharmaceuticals.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment
  • Excellent collaboration skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and manage complexity.
  • Experience with specialty pharmacy models
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Account and/or project management, and specific disease state/market knowledge
  • Ability to lead effective large and small group presentations.
  • Fiscal, administrative and proven leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrates considerable knowledge of electronic medical records and medication technologies.
  • Understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements related to pharmacy.

3. BS in Pharmacology with 7 years of Experience

  • Registered and in good standing with the pharmacy council of Ghana
  • Membership with the relevant and recognized professional body
  • Certificate in hospital management, planning, and management or public administration
  • Knowledge of relevant policies and regulations relating to the procurement handlines storage and set of various pharmaceutical products
  • Knowledge and experience of health services quality assurance
  • Evidence of leadership and professional development.
  • Supervisory experience in a managed care environment
  • Experience completing evidence-based formulary reviews, supportive literature evaluation, participation in clinical pharmacy programs, presenting clinical information to providers and committees
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience in the evaluation and interpretation of pharmacy claims data and other clinical data

4. BA in Chemistry with 10 years of Experience

  • Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements for pharmacies and hospitals
  • Results-oriented with excellent financial and quality Leadership, project Leadership, risk Leadership, and operational planning skills
  • Track record for creating a patient safety culture and means for monitoring and communicating results that are meaningful to team members and inspire continuous improvement
  • Capable of developing other leaders to full potential
  • Demonstrated business expertise
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering results leading quality and safety, change management, project leadership and risk Leadership experience
  • Fluent and computer literate with computer systems such as email and Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated behaviors supporting LHSC’s Core Values of Compassion, Teamwork, Curiosity, and Accountability
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
  • Ability to supervise staff.

5. BS in Biochemistry with 9 years of Experience

  • Demonstrated participatory and values-based leadership and a proven track record for developing and sustaining healthy work environments and effective teams while leading in a performance-driven culture
  • Ability to develop self and others through coaching, mentoring and formal processes
  • Shared leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration and shared direction among diverse clinical and non-clinical groups
  • Exceptional analytical and information-seeking skills that contribute to effective decision-making and strategic planning and execution of action plans that deliver results and motivate individuals for greater performance excellence
  • Self-directed, courageous, and highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience managing competing demands in a fast-paced, multi-site, multi-disciplinary healthcare environment
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of leaders and stakeholders with demonstrated success in moving key stakeholders to positive resolution and facilitating and coaching clinical areas on change initiatives
  • Demonstrated track record as a highly regarded contributor within a Leadership team
  • Ability to attend work on a regular basis
  • Ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, respond to client concerns and work cooperatively with other staff

6. BS in Pharmacy with 10 Years of Experience

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal relationship skills
  • Experience in a clinical pharmacy - i.e. health care system/hospital
  • IV sterile compounding and/or home infusion experience
  • Experience in managing a pharmacy, inclusive of leading staff and operations
  • Experience with managing staff including hiring, developing/motivating and directing
  • Knowledge of processes related to sterile compounding to meet regulatory compliance requirements (USP 797 / USP 800 guidelines)
  • Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and interpersonal skills effective with multiple levels / professional disciplines as well as patients, families, staff and physicians
  • Strong analytical skills (calculations, budgets, data reports)
  • IN Pharmacist licensure in good standing
  • Management experience in a healthcare/hospital environment 
  • Ability to solve problems, establish trust and credibility
  • ​Demonstrated teaching, relevant professional publications and involvement with Professional organizations

7. BS in Health Sciences with 9 Years of Experience

  • Knowledge of pharmacy, drugs, narcotics, and related state and federal laws.
  • Ability to evaluate safety and efficiency in the prescribing, dispensing, administering, and use of drugs.
  • Effective decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities. Ability to explain the logic underlying a given decision.
  • Ability to make UM decisions to approve requests for drugs based on an assessment of clinical need, and a member’s benefit package.
  • Ability to manipulate data in and from computer databases to extract useful information and reports.
  • Ability to analyze reports including, but not limited to, utilization reports.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical terminology, and empirical medical research.
  • Ability to set and handle multiple priorities. and assign work to other professionals and to work independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with others.
  • Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
  • Ability to set priorities and assign work to other professionals.