$178K - 284K a year
Lead pharmacy and therapeutics, formulary management, medication use improvement initiatives, and 340B program compliance across the health system.
Requires PharmD degree, pharmacist licensure, 12 years relevant clinical pharmacy experience, extensive clinical knowledge, regulatory compliance expertise, and leadership in pharmacy programs.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley Position Overview: Leads the organizational Pharmacy and Therapeutics, and Formulary Management process and lead the development of system-wide pharmacy programs and standards for clinical practice. Develops organizational approaches to integrate evidenced based formulary decisions into a common and standardized enterprise formulary across inpatient, outpatient, and medical Foundations. Provides clinical support and drug information to clinicians and coordinate the development of system-wide standards related to medication use policy. Coordinates the design and management of system-wide Medication Use Improvement initiatives that improve quality, affordability, and patient safety. Serves as the primary clinical pharmacy liaison to medical specialties regarding formulary, medication use standards, medication improvement initiatives, and evidenced based use of pharmaceuticals. Provides guidance, oversight, and sponsorship for system level medication committees and improvement initiatives. 340B Program Leadership As the business owner of 340B operations, this role is responsible for program compliance, performance monitoring, and reporting. Ensures organizational stakeholders adhere to all legal requirements of the Federal 340B program, and state-specific regulations such as Medi-Cal. This position works to develop and execute 340B strategy, engaging system-wide stakeholders including compliance, legal, risk services, regulatory/accreditation, strategic sourcing, nursing, informatics, and government affairs. Key responsibilities include staff education, risk mitigation, vendor management, and technology optimization to support 340B integrity and effectiveness. Job Description: EDUCATION: • Doctorate: Graduate of and accredited school of pharmacy. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: • PHARMD-Licensed Pharmacist TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: • 12 years recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: • Extensive clinical knowledge of medical and pharmacy practice issues. • Basic knowledge of managed care strategies, drug benefit management strategies for pharmacy, hospital and medical group experience. • Knowledge of pharmaceutical outcomes measurement, cost/benefit analysis, value based clinical decision making. • Knowledge of student and resident teaching and mentoring tactics with the ability to work with pharmacy residents and interns. • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and electronic health record systems. • Organizational, teamwork, interpersonal, time management, written and verbal communication skills. • Capability to set priorities amongst a series of competing clinical and operational priorities and to effectively direct the work of others. • Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP). These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: Occasionally Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $85.47 to $136.76 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
This job posting was last updated on 9/15/2025