Regional Associate Director, Pharmacy
Sentrex Health Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$140,000 - CA$157,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures to maintain process consistency across the Ontario pharmacy network.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and governing body requirements within the Ontario pharmacy network.
- Advise business units, including Patient Support Programs and Provider Solutions, on regulatory compliance for pharmacy-related initiatives.
- Facilitate effective collaboration and communication with stakeholders to sustain national pharmacy standards and processes in the Atlantic region.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams at corporate, division, and facility levels to align quality and operational initiatives with organizational priorities.
- Oversee the development and management of regional pharmacies, driving operational excellence.
- Support regulated compounding activities, ensuring compliance with NAPRA standards.
- Inform executive leadership about regulatory changes impacting pharmacy operations.
- Manage relationships with pharmacy partners within the Atlantic region.
- Monitor, and analyze performance metrics to meet established targets.
- Align regional pharmacy objectives with corporate strategy, supporting the strategic planning process.
- Oversee the regional pharmacy budget and capital investments.
- Create and implement continuing education programs for pharmacy staff.
- Collaborate with Pharmacy Managers to ensure budget adherence and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Oversee licensing and renewals for network pharmacies in the Atlantic region.
- Represent pharmacy services at client quarterly business reviews, new business pitches, physician/clinic meetings, and internal discussions.
- Inform and audit regional pricing strategies in Kroll.
- Provide leadership and support to direct reports, including work allocation, hiring, training, and performance management.
- Execute continuous improvement initiatives across regional pharmacies, sharing best practices across facilities.
- Participate in audits and assist in implementing corrective actions as required.
- Assist with other duties as assigned by the manager
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in pharmacy operations.
- PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Pharmacist providing direct patient care with at least one provincial College of Pharmacy
- In-depth understanding of pharmacy workflows, specialty pharmacy services, and pharmacy adjudication software.
- Expertise in NAPRA standards and regulatory compliance.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Exceptional planning, execution, and multitasking skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, patient-focused environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of provincial pharmacy regulations.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary and generous vacation entitlement
- Wellness Program (5 paid days off for your well-being!)
- Paid Sick Days
- Competitive Benefits Package including Dental & Extended Health Benefits, AD&D, LTD & Employee/Dependent Life Insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
pharmacy operationsregulatory compliancepharmacy workflowsspecialty pharmacy servicespharmacy adjudication softwareNAPRA standardsperformance metrics analysisbudget managementcontinuous improvement initiativesauditing
Soft Skills
leadershipproblem-solvingdecision-makingplanningexecutionmultitaskingstrategic thinkingcommunicationcollaborationrelationship management
Certifications
PharmDBachelor of PharmacyRegistered Pharmacist