Pharmacy Director Jobs in San Francisco, CA

A Pharmacy Director is a senior management role in the pharmacy industry, responsible for overseeing all pharmacy operations, setting strategic goals, and ensuring adherence to legal guidelines and internal policies. They manage the staff, ensure that the quality of drugs being distributed is high, and that the pharmacy is stocked with the necessary pharmaceuticals. They are also involved in budgeting and preparing reports for senior management. Additionally, they may participate in pharmaceutical research and may be asked to improve pharmacy services by implementing innovative systems.

Important skills and certifications for a Pharmacy Director include being a licensed Pharmacist, having a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree, and many also hold a Master's degree in Business Administration or Health Care Administration. They should have several years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting. Excellent organizational and leadership skills are essential, as well as outstanding communication and people skills. They should also have a deep understanding of pharmaceutical therapy and clinical monitoring. Before becoming a Pharmacy Director, one might have roles such as a Staff Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacy Manager, or Pharmacy Operations Manager.

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Director of Pharmacy - Inpatient/Hospital - Northern CA

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Soliant Health has a critical need for an Director of Pharmacy for an inpatient-hospital setting. The ideal candidate must have prior inpatient/hospital leadership experience and an active/clear...

Supervisor, Pharmacy Care Delivery

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Supervises team to enact patient care and delivery internal and external quality, safety, and emergency policies, standards, and procedures. Driving maintenance that all activities adhere to...

Pharmacy Manager - Travel Job

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Setting: Home Infusion We're hiring a licensed pharmacist for a contract position where youll use your clinical expertise to ensure the safe and thoughtful distribution of medications to...

Pharmacy Manager

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Keywords: pharmacist in charge, pharmacy director, director of pharmacy, lead, now hiring, hiring now, immediately hiring, hiring immediately Salary Description $140k-$185k...

Pharmacy Manager

  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc....

Pharmacy Manager

  • El Sobrante, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • El Sobrante, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc....

Senior Manager, Pharmacy Care Delivery, Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is responsible for modeling usage of complex strategies to provide pharmaceutical care using evidence based literature, drug...

Pharmacy Manager (Pharmacist)

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Are you the Pharmacist who knows your patients by name? Do they ask for you because you build meaningful relationships with them? Do you want to practice in a progressive setting where you can...

Pharmacy Operations Manager

  • Castro Valley, CA (16 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA (16 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Under supervision of the pharmacist, strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription-dispensing activities and understands their role in...

Ca Pharmacy Manager - Store 17623

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading...

SVP, Chief Pharmacy Officer

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 17 days ago

The SVP, Chief Pharmacy Officer is the senior-most Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospital executive providing oversight, direction and decision-making for Pharmacy programs and services across...

Territory Account Manager, Pharmacy Solutions Consultant

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago

This territory will cover primarily Sacramento, San Francisco Bay and Northern California Job Overview: Responsible for successfully managing customer relationships within an assigned set of...

Associate Product Manager, Pharmacy Marketing

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Represent the needs of the Retail Pharmacy Marketing team in product launches/updates core teams....

Supervisor, Pharmacy Care Delivery, Acute Care Pharmacy

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Pharmacist License (California) required at hire National Provider Identifier within 6 months of hire Additional Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Sterile Compounding Quality &...

Pharmacy Operations Supervisor, Pharmacy, Full-Time, Days

  • Greenbrae, CA (13 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greenbrae, CA (13 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Quality Assurance & Compliance Participates in the development and execution of drug utilization reviews in cooperation with the Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor....

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Salary for Pharmacy Director Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacy Directors in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.8%
Doctorate Degree
32.8%
Master's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacy Directors in San Francisco, CA
1-2 years
28.1%
Less than 1 year
27.7%
None
27.6%
2-4 years
15.7%
6-8 years
0.6%
10+ years
0.3%


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