Physician / Administration / Illinois / Permanent / Director of Acute Pharmacy Services – Sign-On Bonus Available Job
Rockford, IL, 61101, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- acute pharmacy services
- pharmacy leadership
- healthcare administration
The Director of Acute Pharmacy Services leads and manages all acute care pharmacy operations within a multi-hospital healthcare system, ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance, and operational efficiency. This senior leadership role involves strategic planning, policy development, fiscal management, and mentoring pharmacy staff. The position requires advanced pharmacy credentials, regulatory knowledge, leadership experience, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Join a leading healthcare system in the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin region as the Director of Acute Pharmacy Services. This senior leadership role oversees all acute care hospital pharmacy operations across the system, ensuring high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while leading a collaborative team of pharmacy professionals.
Shift Details
Full-time, standard business hours
Primarily day shifts, Monday Friday
No on-call requirements
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Sign-on bonus available
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and professional development
Why Join Us
Lead and influence system-wide pharmacy operations and strategy
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
Work within a large, complex health system with multiple acute care hospitals
Access to cutting-edge technology and electronic medical records (EPIC)
Opportunity for professional growth and leadership development
Your Role
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all acute care pharmacy departments
Develop and implement policies, programs, and protocols across the system
Ensure regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, USP 797/800, state/federal regulations)
Lead performance improvement initiatives and monitor department metrics
Oversee fiscal management including staffing, budget, and resource allocation
Mentor and develop pharmacy managers and staff, fostering a culture of excellence
Participate in key committees, including Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Patient Safety
About the Location
Located in the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin region, this area offers a balanced lifestyle with access to urban amenities, excellent schools, cultural activities, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The community provides a welcoming environment for families and professionals alike.
PharmD from an accredited college or university
PGY2 residency in health-system pharmacy administration or equivalent experience
3+ years of health-system pharmacy leadership experience (administrative experience in a complex health system preferred)
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in Illinois and Wisconsin
Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialists preferred
Advanced knowledge of pharmacy operations, leadership, and regulatory compliance
Proficiency with EPIC EMR and Microsoft Office Suite




