Pharmacy Director

Job Title: Pharmacy Director

Industry Type: Hospital / Healthcare Industry

Department: Pharmacy

Role Category: Senior Management – Pharmacy Operations

Working Location: [Chennai, Tamil Nadu)

Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent

Experience Range: 10 to 20 Years (Minimum 5 years in a leadership role within hospital pharmacy operations)

Salary Range (INR): ₹18,00,000 – ₹40,00,000 per annum (based on hospital size, accreditation level, and location)

Education:

B.Pharm / M.Pharm / Pharm.D (Mandatory)

MBA in Healthcare / Hospital Administration (Preferred)

Registered with the State Pharmacy Council

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the overall functioning of hospital pharmacy services including inpatient, outpatient, and clinical pharmacy

Ensure compliance with Drugs and Cosmetics Act, NABH, and other regulatory standards

Implement and monitor formulary management, drug utilization reviews, and inventory control systems

Manage procurement, storage, and distribution of pharmaceuticals while ensuring cost efficiency and availability

Establish protocols for safe dispensing, patient counseling, and adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting

Supervise pharmacy staff including pharmacists, store managers, and technicians; develop and assess training programs

Lead audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives

Collaborate with clinicians, nursing, and administrative teams to promote rational drug use

Maintain documentation and participate in hospital accreditation processes (NABH, JCI)

Ensure effective handling of narcotics and high-alert medications as per regulatory standards

Key Skills:

Hospital Pharmacy Administration

Regulatory Compliance (Drugs Act, NABH, JCI)

Budgeting & Cost Control

Formulary Management & Rational Drug Use

Clinical Pharmacology Knowledge

Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization

Leadership & People Management

Drug Safety & ADR Monitoring

Audit & Accreditation Readiness

Interdepartmental Communication & Collaboration