Regional Clinical Pharmacy Manager

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

We value the experience you bring. Relevant work experience will be considered when determining your starting wage within the established pay range.

Union Position:

No

Department Details

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager leads all adult and pediatrics decentralized and clinical pharmacy services. This role combines clinical expertise with people-focused leadership—building a strong team culture, driving collaboration, and enabling regional growth and scalability.

Summary

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager leads all adult and pediatrics decentralized and clinical pharmacy services. This role combines clinical expertise with people-focused leadership—building a strong team culture, driving collaboration, and enabling regional growth and scalability.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical & Decentralized Services Leadership

• Oversee all decentralized and clinical pharmacy services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Provide leadership and direction to Clinical Service Line Leaders (SLL) and clinical workgroups, promoting standardized, evidence-based practice.
• Stay embedded in clinical practice by preserving strong relationships with teams and firsthand insight into operational realities.

Staffing Strategy & Scheduling

• Develop and manage the pharmacist schedule.
• Optimize staffing strategy and scheduling models to support sustainable service expansion.
• Create and chair a Schedule Committee, bringing frontline team members together to establish schedule and staffing strategies and norms.
• Anticipate staffing needs to support regional growth and scalability, building flexible models that adapt to expanding services.

Recruitment, Development & Onboarding

• Build and strengthen the recruitment pipeline, including residency programs and pharmacy interns, to cultivate a sustainable talent bench.
• Lead clinical competency assessment and onboarding, ensuring new pharmacists are set up for success from day one.
• Mentor and develop team members, creating clear pathways for professional growth and advancement.

Quality, Governance & Optimization

• Develop and lead pharmacist quality assurance and peer review programs to uphold clinical standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain clinical governance structures that ensure accountability, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Champion workflow optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and scalability across pharmacy services.

Leadership & Cultural Values

• People-Focused Leadership: Lead with empathy and intentionality, prioritizing team engagement, retention, and professional fulfillment.
• Culture Building: Cultivate an inclusive, psychologically safe environment where all team members feel valued, heard, and supported.
• Collaboration: Partner across disciplines and across a Regional Pharmacy Management Team to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
• Growth & Scalability: Design services and teams that scale thoughtfully to meet regional expansion while preserving quality and culture.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Five plus years of experience preferred. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations.

License must be in good standing by the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.