Description
UChicago Medicine, in Chicago, IL, is seeking a strong executive to oversee pharmacy operations at one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions.
The Vice President & Chief Pharmacy Officer (VP/CPO) is responsible for the strategic planning and management of the pharmaceutical care programs within the University of Chicago Medical Center. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the VP/CPO will be responsible for the successful achievement of the department's goals and objectives, including the development of a strong workforce, improving the quality of patient care, implementation of a clinical medical records system, and achieving financial targets. The CPO will have clinical management responsibility for pharmacy operations throughout the medical center and a leadership role in safe and effective medication use. As a member of the senior leadership team, the CPO is expected to work collaboratively with clinical chairs, nursing, key faculty, and senior management executives to develop and manage a pharmacy program that exemplifies best practices in the field.
Pharmacy services at UChicago Medicine have seen significant growth over the past several years, due in large part to improvements in operations and additional clinical offerings. Today, the VP/CPO has responsibility for corporate pharmacy functions in both the academic and community divisions. The key components of pharmacy services include three inpatient pharmacies, two retail pharmacies, an ambulatory/specialty clinic, central compounding and mail order pharmacy, advanced investigational drug service, infusion, and a 340B program. Omnicell dispensing cabinets are in the hospitals and auto robots and packaging are used in the retail locations. The residency program currently has eight PGY1 residents, two non-traditional residents, two administrative residents (HSPA), and 13 PGY2 residents.
The next Vice President & Chief Pharmacy Officer will have opportunities for continued growth. These opportunities include a new $14M home infusion pharmacy, infusion suite, and central fill pharmacy in Calumet City by February 2023. In addition, the system is adding a clinic, infusion center, and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana in August 2023. As well, a new cancer hospital on campus in 2026, which will include an infusion pharmacy and a satellite pharmacy. There is also a discussion of building a new hospital pharmacy and laboratory facility on the main campus with corresponding pharmacy satellites for CCD and Mitchell hospitals.
The ideal candidate will have strong business and financial acumen as well as successful leadership experience in a large community, teaching hospital, or academic medical center. This leader will be highly collaborative and forward-thinking. Additional experience and leadership within college pharmacy advisory boards and professional society advisory boards is highly desired.
Leadership at UChicago Medicine:
E4 Leadership (Equity, Engage, Evolve, Excel) is a patient-centered management system that empowers teams to improve on a daily basis. This is done through daily readiness huddles, real time process monitoring, performance review huddles, and structured problem solving.
E4 Leadership is an evolving system where leaders work together to cultivate a culture of equity and continuous improvement that enables:
- Each person to realize their full potential for contribution.
- The organization to achieve high performance outcomes.
- System-wide integration, coordination and seamless execution.
- Clear focus on exceptional, equitable patient care and experiences.
As part of the senior executive team, this position will be instrumental in reinforcing and sustaining UCM's E4 Leadership Culture.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree required. MHA, MBA, Masters of Science, or other advanced degree highly preferred.
- Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment).
Please direct all applications*, inquiries, and nominations to Courtney MacKinnon using the WittKieffer Candidate Portal or via email, at: . The Candidate Portal is a secure, easy way to nominate a colleague, express interest, or apply for a position.
Courtney MacKinnon
April Allen
Kyle Wiederhold
*Please note that applicants must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
The University of Chicago Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
