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University of Rochester Medicine
University of Rochester Medicine is seeking a Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO) to lead all pharmacy services offered under the Department of Pharmacy at URMC and UR Medicine. The UR Medicine Department of Pharmacy is nationally recognized among academic medical center peers for providing innovative and advanced pharmacy services across the continuum of the health system environment from acute care to home care. In addition to providing state of the art pharmacy services and direct patient care, the Department contributes to both the education of future healthcare professionals and the research capabilities of the medical center, consistent with UR Medicine¿s overall mission. The Department consists of over 780 FTEs across the health system, including more than 280 pharmacist FTEs.
The Chief Pharmacy Officer is responsible for supervising and leading pharmacy services across the system. The position includes the obligation to promote continued growth and excellence in both patient-centered pharmacy care and fiscal contributions to the overall success of the medical center and health system. Contributions to the educational and research missions of the Department of Pharmacy as well as other departments and centers is also core to the larger mission of the medical center and university.
The CPO will lead the development and implementation of the strategic plan for the Department that advances the Department¿s services and staff, encouraging a culture of innovation and collaboration to assure continued growth and success. The CPO will elevate and build upon a complex and high performing department, to assure exceptional quality patient care, financial stewardship, and professional advancement. The CPO will maintain a culture of leadership that promotes the advancement and growth of operational, clinical, and administrative leaders in the department. The CPO is expected to support a cohesive and collaborative environment that fosters a sense of community and engagement for all members of the Department. The CPO will also establish institutional partnerships and strategic relationships that will promote the success of both the department and the organization.
The CPO will be actively engaged in professional organizations and other partnerships that promote the reputation of the Department as a regional and national leader in pharmacy. The CPO will be viewed locally, regionally, and nationally as a subject matter expert and leader in the profession and business of pharmacy.
Candidate Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Residency training or equivalent post-graduate experience
- Formal business school degree (Masters, MBA, etc.) or equivalent training preferred
- Clinical pharmacy practice experience strongly preferred
- Eligible for licensure in the state of New York
Experience, Knowledge, Leadership Skills and Competencies:
- Proven track record and national reputation as an outstanding pharmacy leader with a vision to lead a contemporary and innovative Department of Pharmacy.
- Understands the operations and business details of a complex department of pharmacy within a health system environment.
- Able to articulate a clear vision for growth, expansion, and evolution of the Department.
- An experienced leader with the ability to secure the trust and build the cohesion of a large and diverse staff, and a strong appreciation of the critical importance of and synergy between patient-centered pharmacy services, effective drug use systems, financially sound plans, education and development to assure the future, and the interdependent nature of services across the continuum of care.
- Demonstrated track record of successful strategic thinking, planning and implementation.
- A commitment to, and proven track record of, diversity and inclusion at all levels.
- An inclusive leader with outstanding interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence who empowers, motivates, and challenges staff while holding them accountable. A team player who has an open and non-competitive leadership style that promotes partnerships.
- Impeccable integrity and credibility, with the capacity to build and sustain trusting relationships.
- The ability to make difficult decisions with input from others decisively.
- An open and direct communication style and a collegial presence that encourages consensus, collaboration, and cooperation.
- Uncompromising standards of professionalism and an ability to take a larger institutional view, inclusive of working with other departments, which are integral to Pharmacy¿s success.
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$285,000 - $325,000 a year
The referenced pay range represents the University¿s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job¿s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.
For more information about this role, or to make a referral, please contact Abby Walsh at abby@grantcooper.com .
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University¿s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create ¿ and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
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Pay Range
Pay Range: $228,738 - $343,096 Annually
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job¿s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
