VA
$161,706 – $210,224
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This VA leadership role manages inpatient pharmacy operations at a 120-bed facility, overseeing medication distribution, sterile compounding, and a team of technicians and clinical specialists. It suits an experienced pharmacist ready to move into management, balancing clinical oversight with administrative responsibilities across acute care, psychiatry, and long-term care services.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or BS Pharmacy from ACPE-accredited program
- Full, current, and unrestricted pharmacy license in a U.S. state or territory
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- One year of pharmacy leadership or supervisory experience (for GS-14 appointment)
- Knowledge of VA pharmacy systems and automation
- Ability to manage inpatient pharmacy operations 24/7, including medication distribution and controlled substances
Nice to have
- Board certification (BCPS or BCCCP)
- Experience with VA pharmacy systems (Pyxis, BCMA)
- Experience with investigational drug programs and quality assurance
- Experience with sterile compounding oversight
- Knowledge of age-specific care for adult and geriatric populations