Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Clinical Manager, Pharmacy Operations
FTE: 1.0
Location: La Crosse, WI
Shift: Monday-Friday, regular business hours
Pay: $154,100/year + more based on years of experience
About the Role
Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Clinical Manager of Pharmacy Operations to lead integrated pharmacy services across the enterprise. This role ensures alignment between clinical, operational, and support functions to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality pharmaceutical care. The manager leads teams, drives process improvements, supports thriving workplace culture, and collaborates with Pharmacy Leadership and key stakeholders to advance strategic goals.
What You Will Do
Oversee daily pharmacy operations and ensure alignment across clinical, operational, and support functions
Lead and develop staff, manage performance, and promote a positive, high‑engagement culture
Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, patient care, and regulatory compliance
Manage vendor, payer, and stakeholder relationships as applicable
Support the development and execution of pharmacy strategies and resource planning
Represent the organization internally and externally, advancing departmental and system goals
Resolve operational, clinical, and staff issues within organizational and regulatory guidelines
Ensure consistent enforcement of policies and recommend improvements to support excellence
What You Will Get
Leadership role influencing system‑wide pharmacy operations
Opportunity to shape workflow integration, compliance, and quality initiatives
Collaboration with experienced pharmacy and clinical leaders
Engagement in innovative work that strengthens patient care and operational efficiency
Supportive environment that values professional development and continuous improvement
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
3 years of pharmacy operations, clinical, or equivalent healthcare leadership experience
Licensed Registered Pharmacist in primary state of employment; additional state licensure may be required
Desired:
2 years outpatient/retail experience; prior Pharmacist‑in‑Charge experience
PGY2 Health‑System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency (preferred)
Apply today with your updated resume and cover letter!
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
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