Executive Clinical Director, Pharmacy - Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

This position requires relocation to Abu Dhabi. The Executive Clinical Director, Pharmacy provides high‑level leadership, strategic direction and advocacy in the management of Pharmacy services at CCAD. Reporting to the CMO, the Executive Clinical Director, Pharmacy develops the overall strategy and plan for supporting and delivering pharmacy programs and services to achieve the vision for CCAD, including outcomes and workforce issues at a strategic and tactical level. The position is also responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the pharmacy to ensure efficient, innovative and cost‑effective pharmacy service.Primary Job ResponsibilitiesLeads the development, implementation and evaluation of the annual strategic plan and ensures effective mechanisms for the involvement of the Division’s leadership team in decision makingProvides strategic leadership in facilitating compliance with operational standards and regulations, through assessment and monitoring of Pharmacy practices, processes and systemsLeads the application of digital and artificial intelligence to support innovative pharmacy servicesResponsible for all operational aspects of the Inpatient and Outpatient pharmacy, including leading and continuously enhancing the effectiveness of Patient and Provider Access functions for the Cleveland ClinicPlans, implements and manages the provision of pharmaceutical care in all pharmacies and patient care areasCoordinates operations among pharmacies and patient care areas to ensure appropriate levels of program offerings, access and consistent levels of service quality, regulatory compliance and financial performanceEnsures the cost‑effectiveness of pharmacy service provisions and operations throughout CCADEnsures consistent compliance with applicable legislative, regulatory and/or accreditation standards relating to pharmaceuticals within pharmacies and other patient care areasEnables the appropriate placement, facilitation and expedition of all pharmacy flow transactions, including direct and emergency patient admissions and transfers, in accordance with established clinical standardsOversees the preparation and dispensing of medicationsDevelops standards and takes necessary actions to ensure the consistency and quality of pharmaceutical care and customer serviceWorks with patients and professional staff to design and implement therapy plans to produce specific therapeutic outcomes for patientsManages purchasing activities to ensure adequate supplies and drug inventory, adhering to regulatory and financial complianceEnsures adequate staffing levels to provide safe and effective pharmacy servicesAdditional ResponsibilitiesReviews and advocates changes jointly with Quality Management team on how to implement them and provide training, tools and techniques to enable caregivers to achieve quality standards and practice in a safe mannerContributes to the development of the strategic and operational planning across CCAD in line with regional Healthcare strategy and Health Authority Abu DhabiWorks closely with Hospital, Administration, Physicians and other key stakeholders, to identify new and emerging approaches to enhancing pharmacy access for patients; responsible for executing the overall direction and strategy to build strong centralized support teamsOrganizes functions of department through appropriate assignment of responsibilities, delegation of authority and overall direction of workflow processesSupports recruitment activities including candidate screening, participating in interview selection and the onboarding of new staff; active participant in retention activitiesDevelops and sustains documented evidence of performance and maintenance of skills and competencies consistent with the positionPerforms other duties as assignedEducationBachelor’s degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy is requiredMaster’s degree of a related clinical degree or in a Healthcare/Management/Administration field is requiredPharm D degree is preferredCertificationsCurrent national license is requiredWork Experience15+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Pharmacy with a minimum of ten (10) years experience as a hospital pharmacist and a minimum of three (3) years experience in a senior position in a tertiary acute care hospital is requiredExperience leading and influencing peers in an organization and inspiring others to achieve organizational goalsProven capability with implementing successful change initiatives in a large healthcare settingManagerial and/or supervisory experience is requiredExperience handling large budgetsJob Specific Skills and AbilitiesAbility to coordinate, make decisions and meet deadlines in a detail‑oriented mannerStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to speak and write in English is requiredProficiency with Microsoft Office suitePhysical RequirementsTypical physical demands include a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently per