Associate Director - Quality and Regulatory - Pharmacy
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Associate Director - Quality and Regulatory - Pharmacy Department
The
Quality and Regulatory Pharmacy Department
at MD Anderson ensures that all pharmacy practices meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. The team oversees medication-use policies, regulatory readiness, and accreditation activities-including Joint Commission and CMS requirements. They lead quality improvement initiatives, guide medication safety efforts, and coordinate system-wide monitoring to reduce risk and enhance patient outcomes. The department also drives the pharmacy analytics strategy, using data to improve efficiency, financial performance, and clinical quality across the institution.
The
Ideal candidate
is a highly skilled pharmacy leader with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and eligibility for Texas pharmacist licensure. They bring at least five years of supervisory or management experience within hospital-based pharmacy services, supported by completion of a PGY1 and PGY2 residency or equivalent experience in pharmacy quality and safety. The candidate demonstrates deep knowledge of regulatory standards, particularly Joint Commission and CMS requirements, and preferably holds certifications such as CMQ or oncology-related quality and safety credentials. They possess a strong background in medication safety, quality improvement, and operational excellence, with proven success driving compliance, performance improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a complex healthcare environment.
Working Hours: This position will be a Hybrid model with a potential for two days a week remote. It will be Dayshift 8a - 5p.
At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined‑benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness‑related reduced salary pay program
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Job‑Specific Competencies Drug Use Policies & Regulatory Compliance
Directs development and implementation of drug‑use and pharmacy‑related policies.
Leads the Pharmacy Joint Commission and CMS team to maintain regulatory compliance.
Participates in and leads institutional committees focused on medication use and policy.
Quality & Analytics
Oversees and provides leadership for the Division of Pharmacy Quality and Research Committee.
Helps establish quality priorities and projects for the Division of Pharmacy.
Leads analytics strategy and sets goals for developing and disseminating medication‑use and operational data to improve efficiency, financial performance, and health outcomes.
Medication Safety
Participates in and leads committees related to medication use and medication safety.
Organizes and provides leadership for medication safety monitoring and improvement initiatives.
Leads efforts to address medication safety issues and improve related processes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS Education
Doctorate (Professional)
Preferred:
Master's‑level degree
Certification
Eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Texas
Preferred Certifications:
Registered Pharmacist in Texas
Certification in Medical Quality (CMQ) or similar credential
Experience
Minimum
five (5) years
of pharmacy supervisory or management experience
Experience in
hospital‑based pharmacy services
Completion of
PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacy Residencies
OR equivalent experience in pharmacy quality and safety (clinical or operational roles)
Preferred Experience
Familiarity with
Joint Commission
and
CMS regulatory requirements
Background in
oncology pharmacy quality and safety , demonstrated through certification and/or relevant work experience
Onsite Presence
Hybrid work model
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
The policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 179141
Employment Status: Full‑Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 200,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 235,000
Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 270,000
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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Quality and Regulatory Pharmacy Department
at MD Anderson ensures that all pharmacy practices meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. The team oversees medication-use policies, regulatory readiness, and accreditation activities-including Joint Commission and CMS requirements. They lead quality improvement initiatives, guide medication safety efforts, and coordinate system-wide monitoring to reduce risk and enhance patient outcomes. The department also drives the pharmacy analytics strategy, using data to improve efficiency, financial performance, and clinical quality across the institution.
The
Ideal candidate
is a highly skilled pharmacy leader with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and eligibility for Texas pharmacist licensure. They bring at least five years of supervisory or management experience within hospital-based pharmacy services, supported by completion of a PGY1 and PGY2 residency or equivalent experience in pharmacy quality and safety. The candidate demonstrates deep knowledge of regulatory standards, particularly Joint Commission and CMS requirements, and preferably holds certifications such as CMQ or oncology-related quality and safety credentials. They possess a strong background in medication safety, quality improvement, and operational excellence, with proven success driving compliance, performance improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a complex healthcare environment.
Working Hours: This position will be a Hybrid model with a potential for two days a week remote. It will be Dayshift 8a - 5p.
At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined‑benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness‑related reduced salary pay program
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Job‑Specific Competencies Drug Use Policies & Regulatory Compliance
Directs development and implementation of drug‑use and pharmacy‑related policies.
Leads the Pharmacy Joint Commission and CMS team to maintain regulatory compliance.
Participates in and leads institutional committees focused on medication use and policy.
Quality & Analytics
Oversees and provides leadership for the Division of Pharmacy Quality and Research Committee.
Helps establish quality priorities and projects for the Division of Pharmacy.
Leads analytics strategy and sets goals for developing and disseminating medication‑use and operational data to improve efficiency, financial performance, and health outcomes.
Medication Safety
Participates in and leads committees related to medication use and medication safety.
Organizes and provides leadership for medication safety monitoring and improvement initiatives.
Leads efforts to address medication safety issues and improve related processes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS Education
Doctorate (Professional)
Preferred:
Master's‑level degree
Certification
Eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Texas
Preferred Certifications:
Registered Pharmacist in Texas
Certification in Medical Quality (CMQ) or similar credential
Experience
Minimum
five (5) years
of pharmacy supervisory or management experience
Experience in
hospital‑based pharmacy services
Completion of
PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacy Residencies
OR equivalent experience in pharmacy quality and safety (clinical or operational roles)
Preferred Experience
Familiarity with
Joint Commission
and
CMS regulatory requirements
Background in
oncology pharmacy quality and safety , demonstrated through certification and/or relevant work experience
Onsite Presence
Hybrid work model
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
The policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 179141
Employment Status: Full‑Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 200,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 235,000
Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 270,000
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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