Lead Pharmacist | Winona Campus

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Lead Pharmacist

Location: Winona

FTE: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Shift: Day shift, with flexibility as needed to support pharmacy operations

Pay: 130,457.60–195,686.40/year (wage based on years of experience)

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Pharmacist to join our pharmacy leadership team in Winona. This role is serves as the Pharmacist in Charge, ensuring compliance with Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy requirements and accreditation standards.

Joining Emplify Health by Gundersen as a Lead Pharmacist means stepping into a leadership role where your clinical expertise, operational oversight, and commitment to quality care directly support patients, providers, and pharmacy teams. You’ll work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment rooted in LOVE MEDICINE, with the opportunity to influence pharmacy practice, strengthen program integrity, and help ensure exceptional service across the health system.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the Pharmacist in Charge
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure accreditation standards are met
• Develop and review training for pharmacy staff related to your area
• Maintain clear communication with pharmacists and other stakeholders to ensure quality service
• Function as the senior clinical staff person for GHS specialty services
• Maintain oversight of clinical decision-making aspects of the specialty program
• Work with administrative directors to maintain program integrity and ensure qualified clinicians are accountable to the organization
• Maintain current unrestricted pharmacy licensure in accordance with accreditation standards
• Lead transitions of care initiatives and develop projects with internal and external stakeholders to improve patient continuity across the Gundersen Health System
• Support operations, regulatory, compounding, specialty, and transitions of care functions as assigned
  
  
  

What You’ll Get

• Salary range: 130,457.60–195,686.40/year (wage based on years of experience)
• Competitive benefits package, including our top-rated retirement plan
• Opportunity to lead and shape pharmacy operations and specialty services
• Professional development support, including education and training opportunities
• A collaborative, patient-centered culture grounded in LOVE MEDICINE
• What you’ll need:
• PharmD or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Active pharmacist license in good standing
• Current unrestricted pharmacy license, as required by accreditation standards
• Familiarity with Minnesota pharmacy law
• Experience in pharmacy operations, specialty pharmacy, regulatory compliance, or transitions of care preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to develop training, support staff development, and maintain program standards
  
  
  

What You'll Need

• PharmD or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Active pharmacist license in good standing
• Familiarity with Minnesota pharmacy law
• Experience in pharmacy operations, specialty pharmacy, regulatory compliance, or transitions of care preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to develop training, support staff development, and maintain program standards
  
  
  

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With thousands of dedicated nurses, providers, and support staff, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty, and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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