Director of Pharmacy, MMS Solutions Specialty Pharmacy

Location: Lavergne, TN

Reports To: National Operations Director, Retail/Specialty Pharmacy Services

The Director of MMS Solutions Specialty Pharmacy is responsible for leading all aspects of specialty pharmacy operations with a focus on complex, high-cost medications and patient populations requiring specialized care, particularly in nephrology. This role encompasses strategic planning, business development, regulatory and accreditation compliance (URAC/ACHC), financial performance, and team leadership. The Director ensures optimal patient access, adherence, and clinical outcomes by managing payer relationships, leveraging data analytics, and fostering collaboration with healthcare providers and manufacturers.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Develop and execute strategic plans for MMS specialty pharmacy services, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and growth initiatives.
• Operational Oversight:
  Direct daily operations, including dispensing, inventory management, technology systems, and logistics for complex therapies, with an emphasis on nephrology care.
• Financial Management:
  Manage departmental budgets, monitor drug utilization, negotiate payer contracts, and implement cost-containment strategies to optimize financial performance.
• Regulatory & Quality Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards (URAC, ACHC), and internal quality assurance programs.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Serve as a key liaison with providers, payers, manufacturers, and internal teams to resolve issues, coordinate care, and strengthen relationships with pharmaceutical distribution.
• Team Leadership:
  Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise pharmacists, technicians, call center staff, and support personnel, fostering a culture of patient-centered care and operational excellence.
• Data & Analytics:
  Oversee reporting and analytics to monitor key performance indicators, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm
  
  D) required; clinical expertise or experience in nephrology preferred.
• Active pharmacist license in Tennessee and eligibility to serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge across multiple states where the pharmacy operates.
• Extensive experience in specialty pharmacy operations, management, and healthcare administration.
• Strong leadership capabilities, financial acumen, regulatory knowledge, project management proficiency, and exceptional communication skills.
• Required to be on site in Lavergne; may travel to conferences or meetings.

• Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors.
• Manages an organizational budget.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals.
• Assists in the development of functional strategy.
• Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers.
• Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management.
• Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships.

$132,700- $224,730

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Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

1/18/2026
** if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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