Chief Pharmacy Officer, Amazon Pharmacy

DESCRIPTION Innovation is at the core of what we do. By removing and reducing the barriers that prevent people from taking their medications, we help customers conveniently get the medications they need, when they need them, and take them as prescribed. We provide customers with the ability to find transparent and simple pricing, receive 24/7 customer service support, and have their meds delivered to their doorsteps. We create programs and products that embody our mission and position ourselves in becoming the world’s safest and fastest online pharmacy. We are looking for a Chief Pharmacy Officer to join us on our journey to make it drastically easier for customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the services, products, and professionals they need to get and stay healthy! This position will sit on-site in Seattle, WA #everydaybetter Key job responsibilities • Stay informed of local, state, and federal laws related to pharmacy practice, including changes or developments and their impact on Amazon Pharmacy and its customers • Collaborate with Safety, Compliance, Legal, Business, and technical stakeholders to design and implement operational process changes to build scalable, durable operational solutions. • Serve as a pharmacy practice expert to other teams in the organization. Includes advising business and product teams to ensure pharmacy requirements are met. • Align policies and initiatives with requirements and demands of regulators and accrediting/licensing bodies, including but not limited to: Boards of Pharmacy, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, URAC, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the United States Pharmacopeia • Educate pharmacy staff on policies, reporting guidelines, and expectations as they relate to best quality practices • Provide insight into new and ongoing projects and efforts • Partner with operations management to review processes regularly to ensure optimal efficiency and embrace continuous quality improvements • Ability to think strategically • Review escalated issues for resolution. Interface with clients and team members as needed to resolve • Serve on the Quality Management Committee and attend quarterly meetings • Lead all Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) that may be clinical in nature • Review and approve clinical resources utilized by staff • Distribute clinically significant updates to employees • Partner with the Safety and Compliance teams to resolve any Quality Related Events, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Action Plans that impact patient safety A day in the life The Chief Pharmacy Officer leads the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical guidelines and best practices to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care at Amazon Pharmacy. This senior clinical leader ensures rigorous adherence to the highest standards of patient care, clinical excellence, and professional practice, while raising the bar for compliance with state and federal regulations. They provide clinical oversight and strategic guidance across our pharmacy operations, establishing quality metrics and clinical outcomes that exceed industry benchmarks. As the senior clinical leader, they connect innovations in customer experience, business, and technology, with deep pharmaceutical pharmacy industry and patience expertise, ensuring our strategies and initiatives are grounded in sound clinical judgement. They will enhance our decision-making processes, and reinforce our commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical care and patient safety. Working collaboratively across Amazon Health Services and care teams, the Chief Pharmacy Officer champions continuous clinical quality improvement and advances our mission of making high-quality pharmacy care more accessible and convenient for patients. Note: this position may require relocation. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy • Active and unrestricted Pharmacist License in domicile state and ability to qualify for licensure in relocation state • Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations surrounding pharmacy practice • Familiarity with multi-state pharmacy operations • Ability to work closely with different department leaders to implement clinical programs PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Three or more years of Pharmacist Preceptor experience • Experience developing and managing pharmacy fulfillment center workflows • Knowledge of facility inspection and licensing process in domicile state • Knowledge of facility inspection and licensing process in non-resident states • Experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Interns • Experience communicating with and presenting to Boards of Pharmacy and other regulatory bodies • Willingness to work varying schedules • Experience managing high-volume, highly-automated pharmacies • Experience broadly influencing across orgs to evolve programs and achieve goals and leads teams through change Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $250,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job