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Director of Pharmacy

Optum · Lebanon, IN

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Join a mission-driven pharmacy leadership team focused on improving patient outcomes, advancing pharmacy services, and driving operational excellence across the health system. In this role, you'll provide strategic oversight of pharmacy operations while partnering with clinical and executive leaders to support high-quality patient care.What You Will DoProvide strategic leadership for pharmacy services across hospital, clinic, and care settings.Enhance medication-use practices through formulary management, clinical protocols, and medication safety initiatives.Lead and develop pharmacy leadership teams, fostering accountability and operational consistency.Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and licensing requirements.Oversee financial performance, including purchasing, contracting, and cost-management strategies.Collaborate with executive leaders, providers, and external partners to support organizational goals.Advance innovation through technology, analytics, and new pharmacy care models.What You Will BringDegree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program.Active Pharmacist license in good standing.3+ years of pharmacist experience in an acute care hospital setting.2+ years of pharmacy management experience in an acute care hospital setting.Preferred QualificationsCompletion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency.PharmD.3+ years of pharmacy management experience in an acute care hospital setting.Location & Hours

Location: Witham Health Services, Lebanon, Indiana.Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, including holidays.Compensation & BenefitsCompensation is based on factors including location, education, experience, certifications, and skills.

In addition to base pay, eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, incentive programs, recognition programs, a 401(k), and employee stock purchase opportunities. The annual salary range for this position is $112,700-$193,200.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.