Senior Director, Medication Safety

Ascension

Senior Director leading medication safety initiatives across Ascension’s nonprofit Catholic health system. Overseeing pharmacy systems, error reduction, regulatory compliance, and safety strategy.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $167,852 - $285,348 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medication safety, strategic planning, and policy development while ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations. Proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance medication safety and foster a culture of high reliability within healthcare settings.

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Medication Safety ExpertiseLeadership ExperiencePharmacy Information SystemsRegulatory ComplianceQuality Improvement Analysis

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Hard Skills

Medication Error AnalysisAdverse Drug Reaction ManagementError-Reduction Strategy DesignPharmacy Automation TechnologiesBudgeting and Strategic Planning

Soft Skills

Transparent CommunicationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Pharmacy Information SystemsAutomation Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacist License

Industry Keywords

High-Reliability Organization PrinciplesISMPFDA MedWatchHospital PharmacyMedication Safety Expert Review Panel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary medication safety subject matter expert and Chair of the Medication Safety Expert Review Panel
Lead health-system-wide medication safety initiatives, strategic planning, budgeting, and policy development
Analyze medication-use errors, adverse drug reactions, and continuous quality improvement data
Design and implement error-reduction strategies targeting drug shortages, look-alike sound-alike risks, and drug diversion
Oversee technical integration, installation, and optimization of pharmacy information systems and automation technologies
Ensure adherence to state and federal pharmacy laws and regulatory standards
Drive High-Reliability Organization principles to foster an open culture of safety and transparent communication
Partner with internal safety committees, interdisciplinary leadership, and external regulatory bodies including ISMP and FDA MedWatch

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required
5 years of experience required
2 years of leadership or management experience required
Hospital Pharmacy experience strongly preferred
Hospital Pharmacy Residency experience preferred
Master's degree preferred
10 years of experience preferred
5 years of leadership or management experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Planning and hardship resources
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development and online learning
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources
Parental leave
Adoption assistance and family benefits
Optional legal and pet insurance
Transportation savings
Annual bonus incentive