Assistant Vice President, Corporate Pharmacy

Marketing StatementNYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Job DescriptionPurpose of Position:Under direction, serves as a member of senior leadership, participating in the development, establishment,implementation and monitoring of policy application and programs relating to a wide-range of activities that supportSystem goals and objectives. Ensures optimal utilization of resources and compliance with the operating standardsof various health care governing and accrediting bodies.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Participates and assists in the formulation of policy and standards regarding program development and implementation.Assists leadership in the development of policy and translates administrative policy into working programs; assists in formulating interpretation of policy.Assists in the establishment of interdepartmental policies and procedures and identifies and conducts investigations and studies related to major problems in program administration; makes recommendations for improvements and solutions, as appropriate.Participates in monitoring the implementation of administrative and management policy and procedures within the System; maintains liaison with executive directors and staff and provides counsel and assistance.Acts as a principal advisor to the Corporate Officer on confidential or sensitive policy matters.Assists in the development and operational plans of new programs, that support the achievement of pragmatic goals and objectives, from the analytical planning scope through implementation; undertakes research and studies on selected problems of administration and operations.Prepares and/or participates in the development, review, and monitoring of program budget and allocation of funds, and ensures operations run within budgetary guidelines.Prepares fact sheets for the Corporate Officer and secures appropriate materials for use at meetings and conferences.Serves as a liaison among the Corporate Officer, public and private agencies, government or other relevant organizations, and appropriate areas of the System, as necessitated by the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of specific programs.May represent the Corporate Officer at meetings and conferences.May serve as deputy to the Corporate Officer in specific delegated areas.Performs other related duties, as assigned and/or directed. Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree from an accredited college or university in Hospital, Business or Public Administration, Health Care Planning or a related discipline; and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in health and medical service administration, public administration, personnel and labor relations, finance or an appropriate functional discipline with an emphasis on planning, liaison and inter-organizational relationships or related administrative or managerial functions; orBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in #1 above; and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience, as described in #1 above; orSatisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in disciplines, as listed in #1 above.Department PreferencesExperience working for a hospital system and specialized knowledge and experience with multi-disciplinary team collaboration and project management in a clinical environment.In-depth knowledge of clinical and operational pharmacy practices, including medication therapy management, inventory control, and medication safety protocolsExpertise in healthcare regulations, including FDA, DEA, and state pharmacy laws and complianceComprehensive understanding of pharmacy operations and systems integrationStrong leadership skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levelsAdvanced knowledge of strategic planning, financial management, and healthcare operational efficiencyProficient in healthcare IT systems such as EPIC and pharmacy management softwareAdvanced Excel skills for data analysis and financial forecasting; familiarity with ERP systemsProven track record of managing large-scale pharmacy departments and leading system-wide operational initiativesMinimum of 10 years of experience in pharmacy operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership roleDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required, MBA or advanced degree in healthcare administration preferredStrong academic background with a focus in pharmaceutical sciences, business, or healthcare managementNew York State (NYS) Licensed Pharmacist (RPh) requiredHow To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

Created: 2025-09-26