Description

For more than 30 years, CAN Community Health has been dedicated to providing compassionate medical, pharmacy, and support services to individuals living with HIV, hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases. With locations across the United States, CAN is committed to ensuring access to quality healthcare for everyone regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. CAN operates a network of 18 pharmacies nationwide, encompassing both for-profit and non-profit (340B) models that support our mission and long-term sustainability.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and serving as a key member of the leadership team, the Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO) is responsible for the strategic direction, clinical excellence, and operational performance of all CAN Community Health pharmacy operations nationwide. The CPO will be a visionary leader with oversight of 18 pharmacies — spanning both for-profit and non-profit (340B) settings, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant, and financially sustainable pharmacy services aligned with CAN's mission and operational goals. The CPO provides national leadership in advancing pharmacy practice, optimizing business performance, and integrating pharmacy services within CAN's broader continuum of care. Finally, the CPO will seek new business opportunities on behalf of CAN Community Health, advancing both the organization's mission and the well-being of the patients it serves.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a national pharmacy strategy that advances CAN's mission, clinical integration, and financial sustainability enterprise wide.
• Operational Oversight: Direct day-to-day operations of all pharmacies to ensure compliance, efficiency, and consistency across markets, standardizing services, policies, procedures and processes.
• Financial Management: Oversee pharmacy budgets, P&L, and revenue growth. Drive innovation in 340B program management and pharmacy profitability.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local pharmacy laws, 340B requirements, and HRSA guidelines.
• Team Leadership: Fosters and promotes a positive work environment through leadership, mentoring, and development of pharmacy directors and regional managers to promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Business Development: Identify new opportunities for growth, expansion, and strategic partnerships, developing new or enhanced delivery models that enhance pharmacy access and financial performance.
• Clinical Integration: Champion clinical best practices and ensure alignment of pharmacy services with CAN's integrated care model for HIV, HCV, and other infectious diseases.
• Collaboration: Partner with other Senior Leaders, e.g. Chief Medical Officer, Chief Financial Officer, etc. to ensure pharmacy operations support overall organizational success, fostering a positive and respectful work environment, promoting trust and      employee engagement. 

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required; advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related field) strongly preferred.
• Licensure: Active pharmacist license in at least one U.S. state with eligibility for multi-state licensure.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive pharmacy leadership, including 5+ years in multi-site or executive-level management.
  • Proven experience overseeing both for-profit and non-profit/340B pharmacy operations.
  • Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence, compliance, and financial growth.
  • Experience in HIV care, public health, or community-based healthcare preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Mission-driven leader committed to health equity and inclusion
• Strategic thinker with strong financial and operational insight
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Adaptable, forward-thinking, and results-oriented

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Executive Total Rewards package
• Robust health and wellness offering to include:

          o Medical, dental, and prescription coverage, with access to telehealth services

          o Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and HSA/FSA options

          o A retirement plan with deferred compensation for long-term financial security

          o Generous paid time off, dedicated sick time, and volunteer time off to promote balance and community engagement

• Relocation assistance or hybrid flexibility available
• Opportunity to lead a mission-driven national pharmacy program making a tangible community impact

CAN Community Health is committed to maintaining an environment in which all applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

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Requirements

For more than 30 years, CAN Community Health has been dedicated to providing compassionate medical, pharmacy, and support services to individuals living with HIV, hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases. With locations across the United States, CAN is committed to ensuring access to quality healthcare for everyone regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. CAN operates a network of 18 pharmacies nationwide, encompassing both for-profit and non-profit (340B) models that support our mission and long-term sustainability.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and serving as a key member of the leadership team, the Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO) is responsible for the strategic direction, clinical excellence, and operational performance of all CAN Community Health pharmacy operations nationwide. The CPO will be a visionary leader with oversight of 18 pharmacies — spanning both for-profit and non-profit (340B) settings, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant, and financially sustainable pharmacy services aligned with CAN's mission and operational goals. The CPO provides national leadership in advancing pharmacy practice, optimizing business performance, and integrating pharmacy services within CAN's broader continuum of care. Finally, the CPO will seek new business opportunities on behalf of CAN Community Health, advancing both the organization's mission and the well-being of the patients it serves.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a national pharmacy strategy that advances CAN's mission, clinical integration, and financial sustainability enterprise wide.
• Operational Oversight: Direct day-to-day operations of all pharmacies to ensure compliance, efficiency, and consistency across markets, standardizing services, policies, procedures and processes.
• Financial Management: Oversee pharmacy budgets, P&L, and revenue growth. Drive innovation in 340B program management and pharmacy profitability.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local pharmacy laws, 340B requirements, and HRSA guidelines.
• Team Leadership: Fosters and promotes a positive work environment through leadership, mentoring, and development of pharmacy directors and regional managers to promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Business Development: Identify new opportunities for growth, expansion, and strategic partnerships, developing new or enhanced delivery models that enhance pharmacy access and financial performance.
• Clinical Integration: Champion clinical best practices and ensure alignment of pharmacy services with CAN's integrated care model for HIV, HCV, and other infectious diseases.
• Collaboration: Partner with other Senior Leaders, e.g. Chief Medical Officer, Chief Financial Officer, etc. to ensure pharmacy operations support overall organizational success, fostering a positive and respectful work environment, promoting trust and      employee engagement. 

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required; advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related field) strongly preferred.
• Licensure: Active pharmacist license in at least one U.S. state with eligibility for multi-state licensure.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive pharmacy leadership, including 5+ years in multi-site or executive-level management.
  • Proven experience overseeing both for-profit and non-profit/340B pharmacy operations.
  • Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence, compliance, and financial growth.
  • Experience in HIV care, public health, or community-based healthcare preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Mission-driven leader committed to health equity and inclusion
• Strategic thinker with strong financial and operational insight
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Adaptable, forward-thinking, and results-oriented

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Executive Total Rewards package
• Robust health and wellness offering to include:

          o Medical, dental, and prescription coverage, with access to telehealth services

          o Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and HSA/FSA options

          o A retirement plan with deferred compensation for long-term financial security

          o Generous paid time off, dedicated sick time, and volunteer time off to promote balance and community engagement

• Relocation assistance or hybrid flexibility available
• Opportunity to lead a mission-driven national pharmacy program making a tangible community impact

CAN Community Health is committed to maintaining an environment in which all applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

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