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Your New Role – Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy!

The Oregon Board of Pharmacy has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader to serve as their Board's Executive Director. The Executive Director is appointed by the nine-member Board with approval of the Governor. Once appointed the person selected will serve at the pleasure of the Governor under the direct supervision of the Board. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall direction of the agency in supporting the Board’s mission to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring high standards in the practice of pharmacy and by regulating the quality, manufacture, sale, and distribution of drugs. This is a full-time, executive service position located in Portland, Oregon.  If you are hired, you will become part of the State’s Executive Service team.

The Executive Director directs the day-to-day operations of the agency. Supervision of staff setting agency goals, objective, and policies, obtaining funding, developing programs, and ensuring that services are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Further information regarding the responsibilities of the Executive Director and the Oregon Board of Pharmacy can be found in ORS 475 and ORS 689.

For a full review of the position duties and details, please click here.

Requested Attributes:

• Three (3) years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for development of program rules or policies; development of long- and short-range goals and plans; management of staff; program evaluation; and budget preparation.

• Experience developing and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

• Licensed Pharmacist or Licensed Pharmacy Technician

• Ability to build consensus-based solutions in politically charged environments.

• Knowledge of State Rules

• Experience with controlled substance compliance

Application Details and Instructions

• Please visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application for the position. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and include a cover letter and a current copy of your resume.

• This announcement is for one (1), Executive Service, full-time, permanent, Agency Head 6; This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies

• If you have questions about the job announcement, or how to apply, please contact the Executive Recruiter Kylen Stevens at: Kylen.stevens@das.oregon.gov | 503-400-5821

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

The team at the Board of Pharmacy focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner

Additional Details:

• The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project. If you have additional questions, please contact the HR Talent Acquisition Consultant.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

Helpful Links & Resources

Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | How to Set Job Alerts

Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the Job

Veterans Resources