Director of Pharmacy - Evanston, Illinois

A leadership opportunity is available for a Director of Pharmacy with a strong background in acute care inpatient hospital settings. This direct hire position is located in Evanston, IL, and offers the chance to lead a diverse pharmacy team within a community-focused hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards
• Lead and manage a multi-level pharmacy team including full-time, part-time, and PRN staff (approximately 20 members)
• Drive clinical and operational excellence to support patient care in an acute care inpatient setting
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to promote community health initiatives and support an underserved patient population
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy regulations and best practices

Required Qualifications:

• Active Illinois Pharmacist License in good standing; all active and inactive licenses must be disclosed and verified
• Minimum three years of experience as a Director of Pharmacy in an acute care inpatient hospital environment
• At least three years of acute care inpatient hospital pharmacy experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD degree strongly preferred
• Board Certification is a strong advantage
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency program is a plus
• Experience in a community or safety net hospital setting
• Proven success managing a pharmacy team with varied staff roles

Ideal candidates will be comfortable managing a sizeable team, possess strong clinical and operational leadership abilities, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to serving community health needs. Candidates located outside the area should be open to relocating to Chicago’s South Side.

If you meet these requirements and are ready to contribute your expertise in a meaningful leadership role, we encourage you to apply today.

Compensation for this position ranges from $75.00 to $89.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.