VP of Pharmacy Operations

The VP of Pharmacy Operations leads and oversees multi-site pharmacy operations, driving clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Headquartered in Hebron, KY, this executive leadership role directly manages local operations while exercising operational oversight over remote closed-door and mail-order facility sites in Ohio and Arizona. The ideal candidate brings extensive expertise in closed-door pharmacy workflows, mail-order operations, and collaborative manufacturer/patient hub services.

Responsibilities

Multi-Site Leadership: Direct operational oversight of the primary Hebron, KY facility alongside remote supervision of sites in Ohio and Arizona; Mail-Order & Closed-Door Operations: Optimize order fulfillment, dispensing accuracy, inventory management, and logistics tailored to closed-door and mail-service environments; Hub & Client Operations: Partner closely with manufacturer hub programs, patient support services, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners to streamline benefit investigation, prior authorizations, and patient onboarding; Compliance & Partner Collaboration: Collaborate directly with local Pharmacists-in-Charge (PICs) and Quality Assurance teams to ensure operational workflows strictly comply with Board of Pharmacy, FDA, and DEA regulations; KPI & Financial Management: Direct operational budgets, labor planning, carrier cost controls, and fulfillment metrics (units per hour, cost per shipment, accuracy rates), and utilize data-driven insights to establish and monitor KPIs, continuous improvement programs, and error-prevention protocols across all facilities; Travel Requirement: Quarterly travel to inspect remote operations in Ohio and Arizona, build team alignment, and meet key hub/client stakeholders

Requirements

7+ years of experience in high-volume warehouse management, distribution, 3PL, or mail-order operations; 3+ years in multi-site operational leadership; Track 1 (Pharmacy): Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (RPh) from an accredited institution, or Track 2 (Operations/Supply Chain): Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; Expertise with WMS/ERP platforms, fulfillment automation, labor optimization tools, and carrier management systems; Strong proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, or WMS-native dashboards)

Nice to have

Experience in healthcare; Experience in closed-door distribution, pharma/healthcare logistics, regulated supply chain, or collaborative hub models; Understanding of matrixed organizational structures, strict regulatory environments, and high-throughput fulfillment

Benefits

Ground floor opportunity with one of the fastest-growing startups in health-tech; Hybrid working environment; Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience); Full benefits (medical, dental, vision); 401(k) contribution opportunity