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Director, Pharmacy Ops

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Shoppers Drug Mart
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-09
Job specializations:
  • Management
  • Healthcare
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 CAD Yearly CAD 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:

9-3601 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 4H8

Why this role is important?
The Director, Pharmacy Operations, will oversee the operations of Pharmacies in their respective region. Their role is to coach, develop and train pharmacy teams and actively drive the success of the pharmacy while ensuring a safe and effective pharmacy practice that provides exceptional patient care.

The Director, Pharmacy Operations must have a passion for the business, solid operational experience and a desire to make a difference by helping colleagues to develop their skills, build accountability, drive results and provide a positive customer experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Act as a liaison facilitating effective collaboration and communication with key stakeholders and ensure that national pharmacy standards and processes are implemented and sustained

Proactively plan weekly activities and store visits based on key business priorities

Partner with Pharmacy Teams to share insights into the competitive landscape (market share, volumes, programs, promotions, pharmacy talent)

Monitor and review weekly projections and store labour management process with Pharmacy Manager to ensure proper allocation of hours and task management

Execute business initiatives and ensure Pharmacies are equipped and prepared to implement, identifying any gaps and reporting back to the program administrator

Build relationships and partner with stakeholders, such as District Managers and Store Managers/Franchisees, to ensure appropriate knowledge and understanding of business initiatives and important pharmacy items

Work closely with the Store Manager/Franchisee/Labour Relations partner when dealing with disciplinary matters or other matters related to unionized colleagues, leveraging Pharmacy Manager to partner with counterparts as appropriate

Collaborate with HR partner to actively build and manage talent, addressing underperforming colleagues, and participating in the recruitment process through interviews and identifying suitable candidates

Support new pharmacy manager training and regularly follows up during the applicable probationary period and thereafter to ensure a successful onboarding

Promote and support the execution of Patient Care Services and follow-up on medication incidents

Investigate, understand, review and identify critical financial metrics such as labour, inventory, growth opportunities, etc.

Maintain budget shrink initiatives, manage returns and credits to suppliers, transmittals, inventory, third party and detailed follow-up of dispensary operations

Ensure compliance with provincial and federal pharmacy regulations as well as standard operating procedures and policies

Strive for continuous improvement in sales and script growth and maintain a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy (or equivalent) considered an asset

Licensed Pharmacist in your respective Province

Registered Pharmacist with at least 5 years of experience in Pharmacy Operations or Management

3-7 years of progressive, management related experience

Solid understanding of Pharmacy landscape and retail industry

Operational experience, preferably in multi locations

Excellent understanding of store processes

Strong interpersonal and people management skills; ability to motivate a team

Demonstrated skills in relationship building and influencing to achieve results

Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills required

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Regular travel is required, often requiring overnight stays

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, challenging and constantly changing work environment

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:  Regular

Hiring Range: $ - $ per year

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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