Position Summary

The Clinical Director serves as a strategic leader, overseeing clinical operations and initiatives for assigned hospital pharmacy accounts. This role is responsible for implementing clinical and quality programs, managing clinical drug analytics software, and ensuring documentation of outcomes aligns with client agreements. The Director builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including hospital executives (CNOs, CEOs, COOs, CFOs), medical staff, and corporate clinical managers, while providing clinical education and support to drive optimal patient care and operational performance.

This position reports to the Director, Pharmacy Operations & Account Management.

Responsibilities       

Identify major cost drivers and opportunities to reduce pharmaceutical expenditures at client hospitals.Assist clients in developing and implementing strategies to manage pharmaceutical expenses.Develop and implement tracking tools and resources to monitor progress and support client initiatives.Collaborate with internal teams to enhance tools and deliver innovative, client-focused solutions.Lead the development and execution of corporate clinical initiatives and therapeutic group management.Support budgeting processes.Maintain relevant clinical and operational resources.Demonstrate extensive knowledge of clinical operations, products, and services.Guide post-sales assessment, design, implementation, and monitoring of new products and services in complex, multi-site environments.Develop and manage customer training programs and serve as a resource to internal and external stakeholders.Drive customer adoption and utilization of new products and services through strategic influence and relationship-building.Gather and relay customer feedback to inform product and service improvements.Contribute to the development of innovative business practices, policies, and departmental strategies.Act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.

           

Qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy required4+ years of related experience preferred – inpatient system setting preferredData Analytics – ability to use data & identify trends, priorities, or opportunities for customer baseExcellent verbal, written and presentation skills to multiple levels within a healthcare organizationInfluential leadership & executive presenceCost control mindsetCollaborative and out-of-the-box approach to businessSelf-starterAbility to travel up to 30% to hospital accounts

Anticipated salary range: $132,700 – $210,315

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 8/20/2025 *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.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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