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Position Summary:

The District Leader, Rx plays a critical role in cultivating a culture of clinical and business excellence in retail pharmacies across their market. With clinical and business oversight of up to 18 retail pharmacies and an average team headcount of 200 reports, the District Leader, Rx has ultimate responsibility for patient safety and business success in their market. An inspiring coach and leader of people, the District Leader, Rx is focused on building and developing a team of Pharmacy Managers who grow the business through their consistent delivery of unparalleled care and patient connection. Specifically, the District Leader, Rx partners with and coaches their team to deliver on the core business with excellence, embrace change in an evolving healthcare ecosystem, and launch new products, programs, and services to keep our communities healthy. A licensed Pharmacist themselves, the District Leader, Rx brings deep knowledge of pharmacy workflow and clinical programs to help their teams identify and address performance opportunities, grow the top-line through the delivery of clinical services, and abide by all legal and regulatory guidelines with safety of our colleagues and patients top of mind. A model for all CVS Retail Pharmacists and Technicians, the District Leader, Rx also lives our Heart At Work behaviors, and sets the bar for Pharmacy Managers by their examples.

To enable sustainable market success, the District Leader, Rx is specifically responsible to:
-Cultivate and maintain a healthy Pharmacist talent pipeline, including overseeing the development of interns, recruitment of new grads, and career progression for float and staff Pharmacists to maintain a strong Pharmacy Manager bench
-Set the District talent agenda for hourly colleagues (i.e. Technicians), including oversight to ensure an appropriate staffing pipeline, District-level succession planning for key roles (e.g. Tech Plus and Tech Team Leader), and partnering with front store field leadership to cultivate cross-trained colleagues and total-store staffing where appropriate
-Set and communicate District priorities, based on Corporate and Regional direction; ensure Pharmacy Managers understand the "why" behind new initiatives and are able to engage their teams to embrace change
-Conduct regular formal and informal check-ins with all Pharmacy Managers to track progress against business and developmental goals
-Improve District-level pharmacy performance measures (e.g. workflow, service, inventory management, patient care, etc.) by coaching Pharmacy Managers to identify and address root-cause barriers to success
-Oversee patient safety and provide regulatory oversight; ensure the highest level of integrity when it comes to reporting and investigating patient safety and/or drug loss incidents
-Grow the business through active pursuit and engagement with acquisitions, file buys, new stores, and remodels

What you will do

People Leadership & DevelopmentCultivate the market’s Pharmacist talent pipeline, including ultimate oversight and development of interns, Float Pharmacists, Staff Pharmacists, and Pharmacy ManagersManage District succession plans and promote District-level staffing of pharmaciesOversee the consistent delivery and completion of all colleague training programsOversee the appropriate staffing, scheduling, and timely and correct payment of all market PharmacistsCreate a culture of recognition, empowerment, development, and inclusion that attracts and retains pharmacy talent at all levelsIdentify, mentor, and develop future District Leadership talentDeliver timely performance reviews and targeted coaching and counseling for individual Pharmacy Managers as neededBusiness / Financial PlanningDevelop and execute business plans and strategies to deliver on all business performance measures, e.g. P&L, scripts-to-budget, inventory management, payroll management, asset protection accountabilities, etc.Actively review business reports to derive insights about District pharmacy performance; utilize metrics as a tool to diagnose root cause and inform the creation of action plansDevelop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and business trends, using this information to proactively plan for risk and capitalize on opportunitiesOperationsSet, communicate and execute on market goalsEngage pharmacy teams to deliver against new and existing programs and services with excellenceChampion differentiated customer service and personally close out any escalated customer service issuesTriage and address any emergent issues in the market, e.g. theft, extreme weather, no-shows, Board of Pharmacy visits, etc.Ensure all pharmacies are ready for inventories, internal/external audits, and other regular activities requiring planning and preparation for successEnsure compliance with all community responsibility activitiesEnsure compliance with all Company policies and relevant federal, state, and local laws pertaining to pharmacy and pharmacy personnelPortfolio GrowthProvide market-specific input to development of the local acquisition and real estate strategy; implement the local real estate strategy and provide acquisition supportIdentify file buy and acquisition leads, cultivating relationships with competitors and ensuring retention of file buy assets

This is a full time, benefit eligible position. CVS Health offers a competitive benefit package which includes, but is not limited to, Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Vision insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Program , 401K with a company match, and a generous employee discount at all CVS stores.

Required Qualifications:Active Pharmacist license in the state where the district is locatedInternal candidates must be accepted into the EL program5+ years as a practicing Pharmacist, ideally within a retail settingCompletion of our LEARNRx program within 120 days of hirePreferred Qualifications:PharmD preferredPreference is for internal candidates to have completed the EL program curriculum up through the EL Summit3+ years of experience as a multi-unit manager1+ year of experience in CVS Retail store or field role(s)8 to 10 years work experience

Required Education:

Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$123,857.50 - $266,770.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.  The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners.  As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. 
 
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/31/2024

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.