Chief Pharmacist

Company Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defence and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Job Description

Leads the development and provision of on-site pharmaceutical services at GMS facilities. Pharmaceutical program leadership includes setting the goals, objectives, and direction for the pharmacy program and leading a team of contractor pharmacists and/or pharmacy technicians. Plan and organize the overall structure, ensure equitably balanced workload among the on-site pharmacy staff members, provide instruction and orientation to pharmacy staff, set and adjust short-term priorities, guide the development schedules for completion of work, and provide guidance and mentorship to interdisciplinary staff to develop clinical judgment, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develops and oversees the overall approach to the delivery of pharmacy-related services for all programs
• Drives GMS approach to technology and pharmacy software to ensure efficiency and clinical compliance
• Reviews and updates departmental directives and supervising policies for medication procurement, storage, distribution, and use within GMS to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participates in ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement activities including audits, chart reviews, and development of review criteria.
• Determines formulary standards and minimums by project/facility type
• Sits as Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee
• Participates in the Clinical Pharmacist Peer Review process
• Inspects medication stock and medication use outside of the Pharmacy per departmental directives.
• Reports all instances of regulatory non-compliance to the CMO.
• Oversees medication ordering to maintain appropriate stock levels while not exceeding budget limits.
• Participates actively in quality assurance and process improvement as required.
• Provides active participation on multi-disciplinary committees as assigned.
• Participates with administrative projects as delegated or as approved by leadership.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 (five) years experience as a practicing pharmacist
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role – experience contributing at an executive level and leading committees
• Expertise in pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and all management aspects related to the practice of pharmacy in a clinic/infirmary setting.
• Possesses necessary skills for operating general office technology including Microsoft Office products.

Education Required:

• Shall have and maintain a current license and registration to practice as pharmacist in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services.
• DEA License
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD)
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
• May require bending, stooping, and lifting to 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• A US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required. 
• Must be able to