• Application Deadline:
• Position: Pharmacy Business Unit Lead



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Pharmaceutical 
  
  

Job Description

• We are seeking an entrepreneurial and strategic Pharmacy Business Unit Lead to oversee and drive the performance of our pharmacy services across (across hospital chain).


• This role combines operational oversight with business management, ensuring the pharmacy unit operates efficiently, delivers outstanding patient care, and achieves its financial and service targets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust stakeholder engagement, collaborating with clinical departments, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and hospital leadership.


• Develop and execute the pharmacy business strategy to ensure alignment with the organization’s clinical, operational, and commercial goals.


• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, technicians, and administrative staff to achieve operational excellence.


• Lead and manage the pharmacy operations in assigned business unit as a profit and service center, including, revenue growth, and performance monitoring.


• Oversee end-to-end pharmacy operations, including inventory management, procurement, and regulatory compliance.


• Drive growth and innovation in pharmacy services — identify strategies for business execution, expand service and enhance patient experience.


• Monitor key business metrics such as prescription turnaround time, inventory turnover, cost efficiency, patient satisfaction, and regulatory audit outcomes.


• Champion digital transformation initiatives — e.g. automation, e-prescribing, pharmacy informatics — to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or PharmD); a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field is a strong advantage.


• Licensed to practice pharmacy


• Minimum of 5 years’ pharmacy experience, including 2+ years in a business leadership role.


• Strong commercial acumen, data-driven decision-making, and proven ability to manage large teams and budgets.


• In-depth knowledge of pharmacy operations, healthcare regulations, and supply chain management.