Pharmacy Director/UKHC

Job Title
Pharmacy Director/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE56054

Working Title
Pharmacy Director/UKHC – Specialty Pharmacy

Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
16

Salary Range
$111,634-222,352/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Pharmacist

Physical Requirements

The position may require lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50lbs, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time, and extending periods of work at a computer

Shift

Primarily day shift; Monday through Friday.

Job Summary

The Director of Specialty Pharmacy will provide clinical leadership for UK Specialty Pharmacy’s self-administered medication and centralized services while supporting ongoing accreditation and compliance activities. The Director of Specialty Pharmacy will serve as the Senior Clinical lead for purposes of accreditation. Working closely with Specialty Pharmacy leadership, this position will plan and implement programs aligned with UK HealthCare enterprise goals. The Director will also support Trade Relations by collaborating with pharmaceutical manufacturers to expand access to limited-distribution and other specialty medications and develop partnerships that advance patient access, clinical outcomes, and organizational priorities. Programs and services will comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and quality and medication safety principles while promoting operational efficiency, responsible revenue growth, waste reduction, staff well-being, and continuous performance improvement.

There is an internal candidate being considered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Clinical therapeutics knowledge; strong clinical and leadership skills; knowledge of retail and community pharmacy operations; ability to prioritize; excellent communication skills; team mentality; desire to teach; and motivation are required to excel in this position.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Pharm D with PGY2 in Health System Pharmacy Administration preferred. Master’s degree in business and/or healthcare administration also preferred.

Deadline to Apply
10/15/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.