Director of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy

Location: Huntington, WV
Organization: Marshall Health Network (MHN)
Job Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role
Reports To: Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO

 

Marshall Health Network is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services to lead and grow our ambulatory pharmacy programs across a dynamic health system. This is an opportunity to shape pharmacy practice, elevate patient care outcomes, and drive innovation in medication access, transitions of care, and chronic disease management.

About the Role

The Director will oversee all aspects of MHN's ambulatory clinical pharmacy services, providing strategic and operational leadership across multiple programs and care settings. Reporting to the Chief Pharmacy Officer, the Director will manage clinical staff, programs, and partnerships while advancing the MHN Pharmacy Strategic Plan. A strong understanding of clinical practice standards, healthcare regulations, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program is essential.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ambulatory clinical pharmacy strategy, operations, and performance.

• Collaborate with physicians, clinical teams, and pharmacy leadership to integrate services system-wide.

• Hire, develop, and mentor pharmacists, residents, and support staff.

• Monitor and report key performance indicators related to medication therapy outcomes, population health, patient experience, and access.

• Drive fiscal management of ambulatory pharmacy services, including budget creation, expense monitoring, and growth planning.

• Oversee compliance with all federal/state regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., TJC, CMS, OSHA).

• Coordinate formulary management and 340B program utilization across MHN health plans.

• Support residency program development and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in ambulatory care.

• Represent ambulatory pharmacy on internal and external committees and work groups.

• Serve as a member of the MHN Pharmacy Leadership Council.

Qualifications

Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or B.S. in Pharmacy required

• PGY1 and PGY2 residency training preferred

• MHA, MBA, or similar advanced degree preferred

Licensure/Certification:

• Active Pharmacist License in West Virginia required

• Board certification (BCPS, BCACP) preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of pharmacy practice experience required

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a pharmacy setting required (preferably ambulatory or multi-hospital)

• 3+ years of ambulatory clinical pharmacy leadership strongly preferred