Associate Director of Clinical Specialty Pharmacy Operations

Date Posted:
2025-12-04
Country:
United States of America
Location:
Rx To Go

WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today

Summary:

The Associate Director of Clinical Specialty Pharmacy Operations is responsible for developing and leading multiple operational aspects of Rx To Go. This critical role is accountable for collaborating with the Director and transforming teams of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to ensure a patient-centric and cost-effective operational model for Rx To Go.

This includes overseeing the day-to-day activities of the pharmacy, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care and support, and managing the pharmacy's budget and resources. This role also plays a key role in developing and implementing new programs and services, as well as training and developing pharmacy staff.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads team of pharmacists that perform the clinical desktop review and verify the following: Accurate data entry, Review of all clinical, quality, and drug utilization review (DUR) alerts, Appropriate medication, dose, strength, directions, quantity, and safety.

• Oversees a team of product verification pharmacists that review and ensure that the correct medication was placed into the correct patient label and vial, per the information verified at the PV1 step.

• Develop and implement new clinical programs and services based upon clinical trial requirements to meet the needs of FCS patients, providers, and external stakeholders.
• Train and develop pharmacy staff and ensure that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide excellent patient care.
• Work closely with other departments within the healthcare organization, such as clinical services, finance, and marketing, to ensure that the pharmacy is meeting its goals and objectives.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Pharm D or BPharm required
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred.
• Active Florida Pharmacist license required.
• Active Pharmacist license in additional jurisdictions as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of pharmacy experience
• Minimum of five (5) years managing clinical and non-clinical pharmacy personnel

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population

VALUES:

• Patient First - Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• Accountability - Taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment & Care - Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team - Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices. Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

SCREENINGS - Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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