Cardinal Health Regional Pharmacy Manager
The Regional Manager, Eastern/Central Region – CHC Outpatient Pharmacies is responsible for the strategic, financial, and operational oversight of multiple Community Health Center based outpatient pharmacies across several states. This leader ensures consistent, compliant, and high performing pharmacy operations in alignment with CHC clinical models, HRSA requirements, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
This role provides direct leadership to Pharmacy Managers, site leaders, and regional support staff while serving as a key liaison to CHC executive leadership, compliance teams, and external stakeholders. Traits of a successful candidate include strong pharmacy operational and leadership experience and the ability to lead geographically dispersed teams with significant travel (up to 50%) across the Eastern and Central regions. 340B expertise strongly preferred.
What Community Health Center Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Contribute to the Organization
CHC Outpatient Pharmacy Operations support federally qualified health centers and community based clinics by:
Expanding patient access to affordable medications through compliant use of the 340B Drug Pricing Program
Integrating pharmacy services into primary care, HIV/Ryan White, behavioral health, and specialty clinic workflows
Supporting value based care, adherence initiatives, and population health goals
Ensuring operational, regulatory, and financial sustainability of safety net pharmacy programs
Responsibilities
Regional Operations & Leadership
Provide direct oversight of multiple retail outpatient pharmacies across the Eastern and Central regions, spanning multiple states
Lead, coach, and develop Pharmacy Managers and regional support staff to drive consistent operational performance
Standardize workflows, staffing models, KPIs, and operational controls across the region
Ensure pharmacy services align with CHC clinical operations, patient access goals, and grant driven requirements
340B Program Oversight & Compliance
Maintain expert level knowledge of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including HRSA guidance and audit expectations
Ensure compliant 340B operations across all sites, including eligibility, accumulation, dispensing, and reporting
Partner with compliance, legal, and auditing teams to support audit readiness and risk mitigation
Optimize 340B savings utilization in alignment with CHC mission and financial objectives
Financial & Performance Management
Own regional P&L performance, including revenue growth, margin optimization, and expense control
Analyze financial and operational data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
Build and execute action plans to improve script volume, labor efficiency, adherence programs, and patient experience
Support budgeting, forecasting, and business case development for pharmacy expansion or service changes
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
Serve as a primary operational liaison to CHC executive leadership, clinical leaders, and administrative teams
Communicate effectively with internal senior leadership regarding risks, trends, and strategic opportunities
Support new CHC pharmacy openings, acquisitions, and integrations as required
Regulatory & Quality Oversight
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local pharmacy regulations across jurisdictions
Support accreditation readiness and ongoing compliance
Promote a culture of patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Travel Requirements
Up to 50% travel, including routine on site pharmacy visits, leadership meetings, and operational reviews. Position is work from home so locations not a primary consideration.
Flexibility required to support openings, performance interventions, audits, and urgent operational needs
Qualifications
6-10 years of progressive pharmacy operations leadership experience with regional or multi site oversight
Demonstrated expertise in retail pharmacy operations
Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L performance
Ability to lead effectively in a highly regulated, mission driven healthcare environment
Hands on knowledge of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including compliance and audit readiness, preferred
Proven experience managing teams across multiple pharmacies and multiple states, preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD., Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered, preferred
Experience supporting FQHCs, Ryan White clinics, or safety net health systems, preferred
Familiarity with outpatient pharmacy expansion, integration, or accreditation initiatives, preferred
Retail Pharmacy operational knowledge (Growth, Expansion, and Management, Compliance, etc,), preferred
What Is Expected at This Level
Leads complex, multi site operations with significant regulatory and financial accountability
Influences outcomes across regions, customers, and senior leadership stakeholders
Makes data driven decisions with both short and long term operational impact
Proactively identifies risks, escalates issues early, and presents clear options and recommendations
Builds trust and alignment across clinical, operational, and executive teams
Anticipated salary range: $121,600- $191,070
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 07/05/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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