Pharmacy Manager – Oncology

Location: Administration Fournace Place, Bellaire, TX 77401, United States
Job ID: 177797
Pay: $159,868.80 – $211,827.20
Position Type: Full Time
Career Area: Pharmacy

Benefits
Harris Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Prescription Drug Plan

• Retirement Plans with employer contributions

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education support

• Wellness programs and employee assistance services

• Career advancement opportunities within a Magnet®-designated system

About Harris Health System
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of U.S. health systems achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation, the prestigious NCQA designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers, and strong partnerships with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents, and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at UTHealth; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Summary
The Pharmacy Oncology Manager leads system-wide oncology pharmacy services in hematology/oncology, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective medication management across inpatient, outpatient infusion, residency training programs, and specialty settings through innovative pharmacy services, clinical excellence, and system-wide collaboration. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, drives financial stewardship, fosters staff development, and serves as a key partner in advancing the health system’s cancer service line.

The Manager drives strategic initiatives, oversees oncology-related drug utilization programs, and serves as a key resource to interdisciplinary teams. By integrating patient-centered care, education, research, and operational oversight, this position elevates oncology pharmacy services to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients, providers, and the community. The Manager also directs pharmacy education and residency programs, contributes to research, and represents pharmacy leadership in system-wide committees to advance oncology pharmacy practice.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy

• Master’s Degree (MBA, MPH, MHA, or related) preferred

Licenses & Certification:

• Texas Pharmacist License or eligible (must obtain within 90 days of employment)

• Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification within 90 days of employment

• PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency

• PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency or 5 years oncology experience

• IV Sterile Certification (required for inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy; preferred for ACS and LBJ OP)

• Board Certified Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology to be completed within 18 months if not currently held

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of employment

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for inpatient positions within 6 months

• NICU/EC Clinical Specialists: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years total pharmacy experience, including 3 years as a clinical pharmacy specialist in progressive oncology practice

Management Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of related pharmacy management experience

Communication Skills:

• Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact)

• Exceptional verbal/public speaking

• Writing correspondence and reports

Proficiencies:

• MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, PC proficiency

Job Attributes:

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Research, Statistical

• Work Schedule: Flexible, travel, on call, eligible for telecommute

Why Harris Health?
Join an award-winning healthcare system that values innovation, compassion, and community. As part of Harris Health’s pharmacy leadership team, you’ll advance oncology pharmacy services and patient outcomes while collaborating with nationally recognized healthcare professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Harris Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.