VP, Ambulatory Pharmacy Operations

Overview

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Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The VP, Ambulatory Pharmacy Operations provides executive-level leadership and strategic direction for ambulatory pharmacy services across Emory Healthcare.

 

Reporting to the Sr. Vice President of Pharmacy Services, this role is accountable for the full spectrum of ambulatory pharmacy operations - including strategic planning, financial stewardship, clinical program development, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.

 

The VP partners closely with health system leadership, pharmacy teams, and interdisciplinary stakeholders to advance a high-performing, patient-centered ambulatory pharmacy enterprise that is aligned with Emory Healthcare's mission, quality standards, and growth objectives.

 

Strategic Planning & Organizational Alignment

Assist the Sr. VP of Pharmacy with the development and implementation of pharmacy strategic initiatives designed to optimize patient care and enhance cost effectiveness

Participate in the development of pharmacy service strategic and operating plans to ensure alignment with Emory Healthcare priorities

Identify and participate in the development of business cases to support ambulatory pharmacy growth

Work collaboratively with system pharmacy leadership to ensure strategic and operational planning alignment

Financial Management & Performance Monitoring

Inform pharmacy budget planning processes and monitor financial performance in coordination with EHC Finance for ambulatory pharmacy services

Participate in the development and execution of monitoring metrics across quality/safety, operational efficiency, clinical effectiveness, and financial performance

Clinical Operations & Program Oversight

Oversee implementation of drug use initiatives and pharmacy care management initiatives across the ambulatory pharmacy practice setting

Oversee pharmacist-led clinic planning and operations

Serve as executive advisor in prioritizing informatics and automation initiatives for the ambulatory setting

Ensure implementation of pharmaceutical organizational policies, procedures, and related forms in the ambulatory practice setting

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Provide leadership and direction to pharmacy team members and serve as the primary point of contact with ambulatory operational leadership

Manage complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships to ensure collaboration and effective/efficient operations within ambulatory pharmacy services

Regulatory Compliance & 340B Program

Ensure 340B program optimization and compliance

Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state pharmacy statutory and regulatory provisions, including FDA, DEA, CMS, HRSA, and the Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules

Additional Duties as Assigned

Travel: Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites

Work Type: Hybrid employee - may split time between working remotely and working in the office

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Pharmacy required
• Licensure & Certification: Must be eligible for Georgia Pharmacy Licensure; Georgia license required prior to official start date
• Minimum of six years of leadership-level experience in a progressive academic medical center or similarly complex health system, with a documented record of success
• Extensive ambulatory pharmacy experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated expertise in federal and state pharmacy statutory and regulatory provisions, including the FDA, DEA, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid statutes and regulations, HRSA, and Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules

Strong strategic planning, financial acumen, and operational management skills

Proven ability to lead and influence across complex, matrixed health system environments

Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive presence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Pharmacy, Health Services, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 340B Program knowledge preferred
• 7 years experience with at least 5 years in a pharmacy leadership position

 

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

 

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.