The Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer (ACPO) position at University of Michigan Health (UMH) is a key enterprise executive for the Department of Pharmacy (DOP). This role supports the Chief Pharmacy Officer and is responsible for development and oversight of multiple pharmacy-related programs and/or areas including the overall operation of UMH's pharmacy services. Specifically, this position leads planning, organization, and execution of pharmacy-related programs and projects. This position ensures all systems operate in accordance with MM policies and procedures, standards of practice based on alignment with national organizations, and state/federal laws.
The ACPO acts as part of the DOP senior leadership team and works closely with other senior department leaders across the UMH enterprise to ensure safe and effective patient care. This role has responsibility to achieve broadly stated goals directly and through subordinate personnel. In this role, the ACPO will represent pharmacy to internal and external stakeholders at all levels of leadership within UMH and determine objectives, direct programs, develop strategies and policies, manages human, financial, and physical resources, and functions to meet enterprise objectives.
Other functions include designing and leading pharmacy functions across multiple sites, accountability for the overall administrative planning and coordination of staffing, fiscal and material resources. Assists with the development and implementation of new services, policies and protocols, and use of technology.
Organizational Relationships:
Has a direct reporting relationship to the Chief Pharmacy Officer.
Partners closely with corresponding leaders in the Region, affiliated medical groups, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, Medical School, and other affiliated Colleges and Schools, and corresponding leaders in acute and ambulatory care delivery.
Characteristics and Duties:
Directs and oversees leaders in assigned areas to ensure appropriate medication management, schedules, workflow systems, budgets, and performance requirements. Develops and implements standards, processes and approaches to deliver timely and quality service.
Supports and ensures execution of strategic plans and programs. Guides and determine decisions related to pharmacy-related services.
The ACPO will serve as adjunct faculty at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy.
The ACPO will be expected to assume the role and responsibility for activities as assigned.
Leadership Areas
- Specialty and community (retail) pharmacy
- Home infusion
- Infusion and oncology pharmacy
- Ambulatory clinical pharmacy
Strategic Responsibility
- Develop and execute strategic plans for system-wide ambulatory pharmacy services, including quality care, financial stability and growth and enterprise value.
- Drive innovation and transformation initiatives to advance clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.
- Provide thought leadership in shaping pharmacy's role in integrated care delivery, patient safety, and high-reliability operations.
Operational Management
- Lead and oversee pharmacy operations across all outpatient pharmacies and pharmacy services supporting ambulatory care, ensuring consistent, high-quality services.
- Implement standardized workflows, automation, and technology to enhance efficienc
