Pharmacy Manager-in-Training

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health:

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.
 

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, retail customers, infusion centers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities.

Job Summary:

The Manager, Pharmacy coordinates, directs, manages, facilitates, and oversees the execution and evaluates all administrative and clinical activities. Through the optimization of procedures, this role ensures consistent and efficient delivery to control costs, minimize waste, optimize customer relationships and deliver positive patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with Federal and state regulatory agencies. Along with maintain inventory control and budget, this role is responsible for staffing, monitoring staff activities, performance and achievement of individual and departmental goals.

In addition to the responsibilities below, this candidate will be a part of the Cardinal Health Leadership Readiness Program, or LRP, which is a program where Cardinal Health employees learn about the Cardinal Health Pharmacy Management’s systems, philosophies, financial and management techniques and are trained to be the future leaders of Cardinal Health.  The purpose of this program is to prepare candidates for management positions within Cardinal Health accounts ensuring quality and continuity of service. 

The LRP is a 12 to 18-month program and will require relocation. Must also be willing to relocate following the program with a two-year commitment to Cardinal Health.  

Responsibilities:

• Engages in didactic and experiential learning in relevant Innovative Delivery Solutions Businesses (including but not limited to: Inpatient, Outpatient/ Retail, Specialty, Reimbursement, Remote Pharmacy Services, 340B)

•   Demonstrates interest in professional development opportunities within Cardinal Health Businesses

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in safe and effective medication use processes and systems, quality assurance, management of human resources, management of financial resources, use of technology, and advanced leadership

• Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacy compliance with accreditation standards, legal and regulatory requirements and safety requirements.

• Provides staffing and/ or management coverage as needed

• Shows proficiency in managing priorities.

• Submission of progress reports at designated intervals to ensure program appropriate progression

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy required at start date, PharmD preferred

• License in “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Michigan or willing to become licensed in the state

• 2-3 years related pharmacy experience.  PGY1 Pharmacy practice residency or management experience beneficial.

• Aptitude for supervisory skills

• Proven customer service skills

• May require vendor credentialing

What is expected of you and others at this level:

·       Strong organization skills, self-directed and the ability to work with a team.

·       Customer-focused approach in attaining desired results.

·       Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff

·       Administers and exercises policies and procedures

·       Ensures employees operate within guidelines

·       Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers

·       Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels

·       Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution

·       Ability to handle multiple projects, competing priorities, deadlines, and pressure to perform in critical situations

Anticipated salary range: $111,500 - $175,340

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 7/4/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.