Executive Director - Specialty Infusion and Oncology Pharmacy Services

The Executive Director of Specialty Infusion & Oncology Pharmacy Services provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for system-wide pharmacy services including oncology, specialty, and infusion services as well as the supporting teams to enable their success. This role is responsible for designing and executing an integrated, patient-centered pharmacy care model that spans various settings to develop a comprehensive strategy for high-cost medication stewardship.

The Executive Director of Specialty Infusion & Oncology Pharmacy Services provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for system-wide pharmacy services including oncology, specialty, and infusion services as well as the supporting teams to enable their success. This role is responsible for designing and executing an integrated, patient-centered pharmacy care model that spans various settings to develop a comprehensive strategy for high-cost medication stewardship. The Executive Director develops and leads enterprise strategies focused on drug management, services growth, medication access optimization, and value-based care delivery.

Essential Job Function:

• Leads and manages an effective and efficient systemwide oncology and high-cost medication fiscal program including a comprehensive strategy for drug management. 

• Effectively oversees oncology and specialty infusion pharmacy services on all campuses in accordance with governmental, legal, quality, and other regulatory standards (TJC, DHSR, QOPI, URAC, ACHC, Board of Pharmacy, USP<<797>>, USP<<800>>, etc.) through various activities and committees. 

• Leads expansion of pharmacy services including payer and manufacturer relationships. 

• Oversees infusion service growth across oncology and biologics, including home infusion services. 

• Oversees system-wide medication access and support services including prior authorization, and patient assistance.  Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Evaluates and implements standardized policies and processes that promote adherence to standards and improve overall quality.  Builds a data-driven culture across the enterprise including the implementation of KPIs to drive critical business functions. Leverages technology and innovation where appropriate to drive efficiency and optimize patient care.

• Responsible for all human resource functions to build and develop a successful team. Assures that the department develops and maintains patient specific clinical competencies and that staff meet those competencies on a routine basis. Builds high-performing teams and fosters innovation.

• Ensures regulatory compliance and clinical excellence.  Adheres to ASHP requirements, principles and guidelines to support all Cone Health residency programs including the PGY2 Oncology program.

• Manages financial performance, budgeting, and revenue cycle. 

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.

• Preferred: Master's Degree (MBA, MHA, MS)

Experience:

• Required: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive hospital pharmacy management experience.

• Preferred: Specialty, infusion, or oncology pharmacy leadership experience 

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Active NC pharmacist license or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

• Preferred: BCOP, CSP or relevant board certification.