Director of Pharmacy, GM
St. Joseph's Health
Paterson, NJ

CPS Solutions is seeking a proven leader to help build and operate a world-class specialty pharmacy program in partnership with St. Joseph's Health which services patients in Paterson, NJ. This person is CPS’ most senior leader of a client program, responsible for ensuring that all clinical, operational, and financial goals are met.

Starting Pay:  $160K - 175k annually, (Depending on related work experience) + Bonus eligibility

Responsibilities:

• Develop client program strategy, goals, and tactics to ensure client success.
• Lead the onsite team of clinicians, liaisons, technicians, and other ancillary and support staff to outperform targets and create high patient and provider satisfaction.
• Own the relationship between CPS and the Client’s pharmacy and executive leadership from setting targets to addressing performance issues.
• Manage projects including the idea creation; identifying and engaging key stakeholders; developing and executing the project; leading change through all levels of the organization; and timely completion.
• Forecast specialty operating plans, with a focus on needs identification; assisting in assessing financial value; negotiating price and value through financial mechanisms and tools; and managing requests and purchases (e.g. review and approval of invoices).

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy. An advanced degree in pharmacy, business, or a related healthcare field (e.g., PharmD, M.S., MPH, MBA) is preferred
• Licensure as a pharmacist with the ability to become licensed in the state where the client is located
• Previous management experience, including staff supervision preferred
• Leadership in a specialty pharmacy, health system or managed care setting with a proven ability to translate a strategic plan into operational impact is preferred 

And bonus points if you have:

• Experience in a start-up company or early-stage health care environment
• Experience leading various disciplines and levels of clinical professionals
• Experience starting and / or running a specialty pharmacy at a health system
• Proficiency with standard software used in a healthcare setting such as EMR systems (e.g., EPIC, Cerner, Meditech), dispensing systems (e.g., QS1, RX30, Computer Rx, EnterpriseRX)
• An advanced degree in healthcare-related field or business administration

 Here’s what we’d like to offer to you:

• A driver’s seat position transforming how specialty pharmacy services are delivered to the most complex patients, to improve their overall experience and outcomes
• A platform to meaningfully leverage and further develop your (healthcare) technology, leadership, and management skills, working alongside our senior leadership and premier health system customers
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match and more!
• $160K to $175K DOE, plus bonus

Hospital Requirements: (may be required)

• (PPD) TB Skin Test - Proof of negative TB skin test within the last 12 months
• (MMR) Measles, Mumps and Rubella or A Blood Titer proving immunity
• Varicella - (2) documented doses or A Blood Titer proving
• Hep B3 Series 
• (Flu) Influenza-required for hire between Oct 1 ^st -April 30 ^th 

Benefits : All employees enjoy a competitive salary, eligibility to participate in the 401(k) savings plan with a match.  Full-Time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off Plan, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Medical Flex and Dependent Care Accounts and more.

CPS Solutions, LLC Requirements:  All employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment (post offer) background check, drug test and signed onboarding documents. Additionally, you may be required to provide medical records or have additional medical examinations/background checks that are a specific requirement of the location or position in which you are hired. This applies to internal transfers and status changes for internal CPS Solutions, LLC team members. CPS Solutions, LLC is also committed to a safe and drug free workplace. 

About CPS Solutions, LLC:   Founded nearly 50 years ago and employing over 2,500 clinical, regulatory, and operational pharmacy professionals, CPS Solutions, LLC, is one of the nation’s largest providers of pharmacy services to more than 800 hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. CPS Solutions, LLC helps clients tackle a variety of complex issues, such as operational efficiency, rising drug costs, regulatory & compliance, 340B, and specialty pharmacy strategy. CPS Solutions, LLC helps healthcare leaders drive best in class pharmacy operations through skill, expertise, and proprietary technologies. For more information, visit  https://www.CPS.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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