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Position Summary The Executive Director of Pharmacy Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for inpatient pharmacy services across the health system. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high quality, and cost-effective medication use while advancing clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance. The Executive Director collaborates closely with executive leadership, medical staff, nursing, and operations to align pharmacy services with clinical, financial, and patient care goals. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in Pharmacy is required. MS or Doctorate in Pharmacy is preferred.

MBA or MPH preferred.

PGY1, PGY2 or Fellowship preferred.

Must be licensed as a pharmacist by the NC Board of Pharmacy by start date.

7 years of Pharmacy hospital leadership experience is required.

Integrated Delivery Network or Academic Medical Center Experience Preferred. Pay Range $173076.80 - $252263.44

#LI-JW1 ECU Health About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint. Contact Information For additional information, please contact:

Jordyn Woods, Recruiter

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: Jordyn.Woods@ecuhealth.org