Senior Director Medication Safety Officer

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote with up to 20% travel
• Department: Pharmacy
• Schedule: Full-time

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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How you'll make an impact in this role

• Serve as the primary medication safety subject matter expert and Chair of the Medication Safety Expert Review Panel (ERP), leading health-system-wide safety initiatives, strategic planning, budgeting, and policy development.

• Analyze medication-use errors, adverse drug reactions, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) data to design and implement high-leverage error-reduction strategies, specifically targeting drug shortages, look-alike sound-alike (LASA) risks, and drug diversion.

• Oversee the technical integration, installation, and optimization of pharmacy information systems and automation technologies to enhance system-wide medication safety workflows.

• Ensure total adherence to state and federal pharmacy laws and regulatory standards while driving High-Reliability Organization (HRO) principles to foster an open culture of safety and transparent communication.

• Partner with internal safety committees, interdisciplinary leadership, and external regulatory bodiesâincluding the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and the FDA MedWatch programâto align on industry best practices.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor''s degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.
• Master''s degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• Hospital Pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
• Hospital Pharmacy Residency experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you''ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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