Job Title: Assistant Director
Location: RWJUH Somerset
Department Name: Pharmacy
Req #: 0000262256
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $180,700.00 - $244,100.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations – RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations manages daily operations of the Pharmacy and Pharmacy Residents, including all technical, administrative, and clerical operations to ensure that quality, access and budget goals are achieved. The Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations will ensure that all activities in the department are implemented in accordance with regulatory standards and hospital policies, and they will utilize sound judgement and independent thinking to handle complex and crisis situations. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where everyone is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.
A typical day for an Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations may include:
- Addressing day-to-day clinical issues with interdisciplinary group and serve as a clinical pharmacy resource.
- Serving as a clinical resource for the provision of pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy services at the site level, building effective relationships with other healthcare professionals and departments within the hospital and company, and coordinating all activities related to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and formulary management.
- Developing and maintaining Policies and Procedures. Adjusting to reflect current standards, regulations and practice. Informing staff of any changes to policies and procedures.
- Overseeing PGY-1 General Practice Residency program. Precepting IPPE and APPE students from Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.
- Actively participating in Committees and Performance Improvement Initiatives including, but not limited to P&T, Medication Safety Committee, Sepsis Committee, Oncology P&T.
This role might be for you if:
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading teams while maintaining high standards for patient care and safety
- You’re passionate about developing pharmacy staff, improving processes, and supporting a culture of collaboration and accountability
- You’re comfortable balancing clinical responsibilities, operational priorities, and regulatory requirements
- You’re a strong communicator who can build effective relationships with pharmacists, technicians, providers, and other Healthcare Partners.
To be considered for this Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations opportunity, you must:
- B.S. or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Registration in New Jersey as a pharmacist; current New Jersey licensure required.
- Minimum 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience required.
- Previous leadership experience in Pharmacy required, preferably within the hospital setting.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
