Brightshores Health System is a multi-site health care corporation which operates six hospitals and a mental health wellness and recovery centre in the Grey Bruce region. With a team of 2,100 dedicated and compassionate staff and over 200 physicians who work together delivering excellent patient care to residents and visitors across Grey Bruce, the organization has more than 200,000 patient visits per year and over 2 million short-stay seasonal visitors. By uniting their entire health system of hospitals, services, and programming across their geography, and expanding provided services, Brightshores has grown by almost 25% over the last 4 years, creating an opportunity for service growth. A recognized leader in rural healthcare, Brightshores Health System (Brightshores) services a large geographical area surrounding Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

The Manager of Pharmacy is responsible for overseeing all aspects of inpatient and retail pharmacy operations across multiple sites to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of pharmacy services. In addition to leading the pharmacy staff, the Manager will need to coordinate with clinical teams, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards. The manager develops and implements policies, manages budgets and inventory, and monitors performance metrics to improve service quality and patient outcomes. The Manager works collaboratively with other departments to advance safety initiatives, and integrate clinical pharmacy services across the hospitals and retail pharmacy location.

The ideal candidate is a licensed pharmacist with experience in inpatient and/or retail pharmacy settings, bringing a strong understanding of medication management, patient safety, and operational workflows. They bring proven leadership skills, capable of managing diverse teams across multiple sites while continuing to foster and grow a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. This individual excels at navigating regulatory requirements, optimizing resources, and implementing standardized practices that enhance quality and efficiency. Strong business acumen, communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to build effective relationships with clinical teams, administrators, and external partners. A background that includes both hands-on pharmacy practice and operational management will ensure success in this dynamic, multi-site healthcare environment.

To Apply

To fill this position, Brightshores Health System has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/30358 . For more information, please contact Camille Petitti of Odgers Berndtson at camille.petitti@odgersberndtson.com.

We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Brightshores Health System is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and Brightshores Health System throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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