Lead the future of pharmacy through intelligence, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled transformation across one of the world's leading health systems.
Director of Pharmacy – Intelligence & Automation
The Director of Pharmacy – Intelligence & Automation provides enterprise leadership for pharmacy automation, analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives across Mayo Clinic. This leader is responsible for developing and executing a strategic technology and innovation roadmap that advances medication-use systems, workforce effectiveness, clinical quality, operational performance, and financial stewardship. The role partners closely with pharmacy, information technology, digital health, and enterprise leaders to identify opportunities, establish governance, prioritize investments, and translate emerging technologies into measurable outcomes.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Leadership of pharmacy automation, analytics, AI, and digital workflow optimization programs.
- Development of enterprise governance, prioritization, and technology investment strategies.
- Identification and scaling of innovative solutions that improve patient care, workforce experience, and operational efficiency.
- Oversight of teams responsible for analytics, automation, AI, and technology enablement.
- Collaboration with operational and executive leaders to drive adoption, value realization, and sustainable change.
- Advancement of responsible AI, data governance, and enterprise technology standards
The Director of Pharmacy working in a matrix with other pharmacy leaders is responsible for all pharmacy services and operations within a Mayo Clinic. This individual is a recognized leader of pharmacy and provides strong, visible, values driven leadership and advocacy for Pharmacy. This individual provides leadership and direction of pharmacy services. Ensures the provision of high quality, contemporary pharmacy services and practice that deliver the highest value care and services to patients. Ensures pharmacy services is aligned with and supports Mayo and departmental strategic vision, direction and priorities. Directs pharmacy services to ensure that all quality, legal, regulatory and accreditation standards are met or exceeded. Implements, maintains and promotes pharmacy education programs that are aligned with and a component of the overall departmental program; and actively supports scholarly activity.
This is a hybrid position and candidates must be located within 100 miles of Rochester.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
QualificationsGraduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy. Advanced degree (Doctor of Pharmacy degree or Master's degree in related field). Completion of an accredited pharmacy residency and a minimum of 6 years applicable pharmacy leadership and management experience; or a minimum of 8 years applicable pharmacy leadership and management experience.
Applicable experience includes working in an integrated healthcare system and overseeing, planning and managing progressive pharmacy services. Strong commitment and evidence of achieving excellence. Proven history of successfully working in a team environment. Communicates effectively. Proven history of a commitment to patient care and alignment with Mayo Clinic values. (For current Mayo Directors of Pharmacy minimum education requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, advanced degree preferred).
Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MS, or equivalent) and demonstrated experience leading pharmacy informatics, analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, or technology-enabled operational improvement initiatives in a complex healthcare environment. Experience with strategic planning, governance, business case development, change management, and cross-functional leadership is strongly preferred. Completion of leadership or management educational programs (e.g. ASHP leadership program, Mayo Clinic programs, residency administrative experience). Advance skills in quality improvement, financial management, strategic planning, project management and team building.
License/Certification: Current license to practice Pharmacy in the state that the individual practices.
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy
- Advanced degree such as Doctor of Pharmacy or a master's degree in a related field
- Completion of an accredited pharmacy residency and at least 6 years of applicable pharmacy leadership and management experience, or at least 8 years of applicable pharmacy leadership and management experience
- Experience working in an integrated healthcare system and overseeing, planning, and managing progressive pharmacy services
- Current license to practice pharmacy in the state of practice
- Commitment to patient care, excellence, teamwork, effective communication, and organizational values
- Advanced degree such as MBA, MHA, MS, or equivalent
- Experience leading pharmacy informatics, analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, or technology-enabled operational improvement initiatives
- Experience with strategic planning, governance, business case development, change management, and cross-functional leadership
- Leadership or management education, such as an ASHP leadership program, Mayo Clinic program, or administrative residency experience
- Advanced skills in quality improvement, financial management, strategic planning, project management, and team building
- Board Certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties
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