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AstraZeneca GmbH

Associate Director, CMC Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$136K - $204K/yr

Associate Director, CMC Lead Introduction to role: Are you ready to lead early-stage CMC strategy ... Define and deliver the pharmaceutical development strategy for the pre-IND/IND-enabling portfolio ...

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How much do associate director pharmaceutical jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate director pharmaceutical in the United States is $164,797.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $200,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate director pharmaceutical?

An Associate Director in the pharmaceutical industry is a leadership role responsible for overseeing various functions such as drug development, regulatory affairs, clinical operations, or commercialization. They provide strategic direction, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects forward. This role requires extensive experience, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of pharmaceutical processes. Typically, an Associate Director works closely with senior executives to align business objectives with regulatory and scientific requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate director pharmaceutical?

To thrive as an Associate Director Pharmaceutical, you need an advanced degree in pharmacy, life sciences, or a related field, plus significant experience in pharmaceutical development or regulatory affairs. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems, regulatory submission software, and certifications such as PMP or RAC are highly valued. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and interpersonal communication set standout candidates apart. These skills and qualifications are crucial for overseeing cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and successfully managing complex projects within the pharmaceutical industry.

What types of teams or departments does an associate director pharmaceutical typically collaborate with?

Associate Directors in the pharmaceutical industry often work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including clinical development, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, medical affairs, and commercial operations. They facilitate communication between departments to synchronize timelines, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive product development forward. Collaboration may also extend to external partners such as contract research organizations (CROs) or regulatory agencies. This cross-functional interaction is essential to efficiently manage resources, resolve challenges, and support organizational goals.

Is an Associate Director Pharmaceutical a high position?

An Associate Director in the pharmaceutical industry is considered a senior management role, often overseeing teams and projects within a department. It typically requires extensive experience, leadership skills, and industry knowledge, making it a high-level position within the organizational hierarchy.
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Infographic showing various Associate Director Pharmaceutical job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $164,797 per year, or $79.2 per hour.

Associate Director of Retail/Outpatient Pharmacy Services

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$157K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

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The Department of Pharmacy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Retail/Outpatient Pharmacy Services.
The Associate Director of Retail/Outpatient Pharmacy Services provides leadership, management, and strategic oversight for the delivery of outpatient, retail, and specialty pharmacy services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and University Hospital at Downstate.
The Associate Director is responsible for the efficient, safe, compliant, and financially effective operation of outpatient pharmacy services and provides leadership for the continued development and expansion of retail, specialty, medication-access, transitions-of-care, and other ambulatory pharmacy programs serving Downstate patients and the surrounding community.
The Associate Director serves as the Supervising Pharmacist for assigned outpatient/retail pharmacy operations, as applicable, and ensures compliance with New York State and federal laws and regulations, accreditation requirements, institutional policies and procedures, and applicable standards of pharmacy practice.
Working collaboratively with Pharmacy leadership and other clinical, operational, financial, compliance, purchasing, legal, information technology, revenue-cycle, and administrative stakeholders, the Associate Director develops and implements initiatives designed to improve patient access, quality, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and the overall delivery of outpatient pharmacy services.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations of Downstate's outpatient/retail pharmacy services, ensuring safe, timely, efficient, and patient-centered delivery of pharmaceutical care; serves as Supervising Pharmacist for assigned operations, ensuring the pharmacy is appropriately registered and operated in accordance with New York State and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Ensures medication preparation, dispensing, storage, distribution, recordkeeping, and controlled-substance management comply with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional policies; develops, implements, reviews, and maintains policies, procedures, workflows, performance standards, and quality-improvement initiatives for areas under responsibility.
  • Provides leadership for the development, implementation, monitoring, and continued expansion of outpatient/retail, specialty pharmacy, medication-access, transitions-of-care, medication therapy management, and other ambulatory pharmacy programs.
  • Provides operational leadership and subject-matter expertise for the 340B Drug Pricing Program as it relates to outpatient pharmacy operations, including program compliance, optimization, monitoring, and collaboration with applicable institutional stakeholders.
  • Participates in budget planning and financial management for outpatient pharmacy operations - including inventory management, purchasing, reimbursement, expense control, and revenue optimization - and evaluates operational, clinical, financial, and quality outcomes to identify opportunities to improve workflow, patient access, medication adherence, productivity, and financial performance.
  • Provides leadership and oversight of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other assigned personnel, including staffing, scheduling, training, performance management, competency assessment, professional development, and ensuring adequate coverage for pharmacy operations.
  • Reviews prescriptions and medication profiles, as needed, for clinical appropriateness, safety, therapeutic effectiveness, dosing, interactions, contraindications, and other medication-related concerns; provides or oversees patient counseling and medication education, collaborating with prescribers and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, clinically appropriate, and cost-effective medication use.
  • Supports medication reconciliation and transitions-of-care activities and facilitates access to specialty, oncology, infusion, and other high-cost or complex medication therapies; ensures appropriate management and documentation of medication prior authorizations, third-party payer requirements, reimbursement processes, and other medication-access activities.
  • Supports pharmacy technology, automation, dispensing systems, electronic health record integration, and other systems affecting outpatient pharmacy operations.
  • Collaborates with Pharmacy leadership, Purchasing, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Audit, Revenue Cycle, Information Technology, and clinical departments; participates in departmental and institutional committees, representing outpatient/retail pharmacy services on operational, clinical, regulatory, financial, and quality initiatives; advises Pharmacy and Hospital leadership on related matters.
  • Maintains knowledge of developments in outpatient, retail, specialty, and health-system pharmacy practice and recommends new programs, technologies, services, and operational improvements where appropriate.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree from an accredited college or school of pharmacy.
  • Current New York State Pharmacist license and registration in good standing.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible pharmacy experience, including significant experience in outpatient/retail, specialty, ambulatory, and/or health-system pharmacy operations.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of pharmacy administrative, supervisory, or management experience with responsibility for pharmacy operations and/or personnel.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of outpatient/retail pharmacy operations, medication dispensing and distribution, pharmacy inventory management, third-party reimbursement, medication-access processes, applicable pharmacy systems and technology, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable New York State and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, controlled-substance requirements, professional standards, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, evaluate, and develop pharmacy personnel, and to analyze operational and financial information to develop and implement effective pharmacy programs, policies, procedures, and workflows.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clinical, administrative, financial, regulatory, and operational stakeholders in a complex healthcare environment.
  • Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Additional Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Pharmacy Administration, Public Health (MPH), or a related field.
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency, particularly a Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership residency, or equivalent advanced management experience.
  • Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible pharmacy experience, including five (5) or more years of pharmacy management or supervisory experience, ideally managing a hospital-owned outpatient/retail pharmacy within an academic medical center or complex health system.
  • Significant experience with 340B program operations, compliance, auditing, and optimization.
  • Experience developing or expanding specialty pharmacy, medication-access, meds-to-beds/discharge pharmacy, transitions-of-care, ambulatory pharmacy, or other outpatient pharmacy programs.
  • Experience with pharmacy budgeting, financial analysis, reimbursement, third-party payer processes, contract development, revenue-cycle optimization, and revenue-generating initiatives.
  • Experience with specialty medication prior authorization and patient assistance programs, and with pharmacy accreditation, regulatory surveys, quality improvement, audits, and policy/procedure development.
  • Experience with electronic health records, outpatient pharmacy dispensing systems, pharmacy automation, and data analytics; board certification or other advanced pharmacy certification relevant to the responsibilities of the position.

About Us
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
About the Team
Equal Employment Opportunity
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu.

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