VA
$132,960 – $172,850
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role leads pain management and opioid safety initiatives across a VA medical facility, coordinating with clinical teams to implement national standards and oversee prescription drug monitoring programs. It suits experienced pharmacists who want to shape healthcare policy and clinical practice at an organizational level while managing multiple stakeholder relationships.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- US citizenship or recruitment of non-citizens when qualified citizens unavailable
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or BS Pharmacy from ACPE-accredited program
- Full, current, unrestricted pharmacy license in a US state or territory
- One year of experience equivalent to GS-12 grade level
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence decisions
- Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for pain and opioid safety programs
- Ability to solve problems and coordinate responsibilities in pain management
- Expert knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice, particularly in pain management
- Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing drug therapy outcomes
Nice to have
- Completion of accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
- PGY2 Residency with significant pain management component
- Equivalent clinical practice experience in pain management