Director of Pharmacy Operations

Director of Pharmacy OperationsLocation:This role will be on-site in the American Southwest; relocation package available Employment Type:Full-Time/Direct hirePosition Overview We are seeking aDirector of Pharmacy Operationsto lead and optimize pharmacy operations in a growing, high-performance environment. This role is ideal for a pharmacy leader with deep experience in503A and/or 503B pharmacy operations , strong regulatory awareness, and a proven ability to improve performance throughKPIs, process improvement, and operational leadership .This individual will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the pharmacy, building scalable workflows, leading teams, and ensuring the organization is positioned for continued growth. The right candidate will understand how to balancequality, compliance, efficiency, and servicewhile leading in a fast-paced and evolving environment.Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day pharmacy operations with a focus on performance, compliance, quality, and scalability Drive operational excellence across pharmacy workflows, staffing models, production processes, and service delivery Establish, monitor, and improve keyKPIs , including turnaround time, quality metrics, throughput, accuracy, compliance, and team productivity Identify workflow gaps and implementprocess improvement initiativesthat enhance operational efficiency and consistency Partner with executive leadership to support growth strategy, operational planning, and long-term scalability Build and lead high-performing pharmacy teams, including managers, pharmacists, technicians, and cross-functional operational staff Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, internal standards, and applicable requirements related to503A and/or 503B pharmacy operations Create, refine, and standardize SOPs, workflows, and best practices across the operation Use data and reporting to evaluate business performance, uncover improvement opportunities, and drive measurable results Support expansion efforts, operational readiness, and infrastructure development as the organization grows Act as a change leader, helping the organization implement new processes, technologies, and operational controlsRequired Qualifications ActivePharmacist licenserequired 7+ years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience, with significant operational oversight Prior leadership experience in a503A and/or 503B pharmacy environment Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations, workflow optimization, compliance, quality standards, and regulatory requirements Demonstrated success building and improving operational processes through data, metrics, and performance management Proven ability to lead teams, improve accountability, and drive measurable operational results Experience managing complex, fast-paced pharmacy environments with multiple priorities and evolving business needs Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with leadership, compliance, quality, and operations teamsPreferred Qualifications Experience in both503A and 503Bpharmacy settings Experience in sterile compounding and highly regulated pharmacy operations Experience scaling operations within a high-growth organization Familiarity with operational dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI-driven leadership Experience in multi-state pharmacy operations Multi-state pharmacist licensure preferred, but not required