Pharmacist - Assistant Pharmacy Manager

If you are a proactive influencer who loves a fast-paced environment and wants to drive impactful results through people leadership rather than working in isolation, this is the perfect career move for you.

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Advantages
Pharmacist - Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Specialty Pharmacy - Full-Time, Permanent - Weekdays! - RIchmond, BC - Healthcare

Permanent Direct-Hire: Join the client's internal payroll as a full-time, permanent employee right from day one.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a stable Monday to Friday schedule, typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with potential flexibility to offset hours to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of an exceptional 24.5 days of paid time off per year.

Strong Performance Incentives: Benefit from a strong incentive level target.

Financial Perks: Opportunity for a signing bonus alongside a comprehensive rewards package.

Growth and Leadership: Lead a robust, high-performing team in a rapidly evolving, rewarding specialty healthcare environment.

Responsibilities
Pharmacist - Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Specialty Pharmacy - Full-Time, Permanent - Weekdays! - RIchmond, BC - Healthcare

As the Assistant Pharmacy Manager, your time will be heavily focused on people management and workflow optimization.

Your core responsibilities include:

People and Process Leadership (95% of the time): Act as a primary motivator and influencer, overseeing day-to-day pharmacy operations, workflow management, and task delegation.

Team Supervision: Direct, coach, and support a dedicated team of approximately 10-15 direct reports, collaborating closely with the Pharmacy Supervisor to manage shippers and pharmacy assistants.

Operational Excellence: Assist the Pharmacy Manager with inventory control, workflow efficiencies, and ensuring all specialty medication processes run seamlessly.
Compliance and Safety: Maintain rigorous standards to ensure the pharmacy operates in full alignment with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and Health Canada regulations.

Quality Assurance: Handle critical documentation including incident reports, adverse event tracking, and product quality complaints according to standard operating procedures.

Cold Chain Integrity: Rigorously monitor and maintain strict cold chain standards for all stored and shipped biologics and specialty drug products.

Clinical Support: Jump into the staff pharmacist workflow from time to time to assist with patient touchpoints and specialty dispensing when operational volumes require backup.


Qualifications
Pharmacist - Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Specialty Pharmacy - Full-Time, Permanent - Weekdays! - RIchmond, BC - Healthcare

Professional Licensure: Must be currently licensed and in good standing to practice pharmacy in British Columbia.

Leadership Experience: Minimum of 1 year of dedicated experience in pharmacy management and direct people leadership.

Leadership Style: Proven background leading teams in high-speed environments, with a reputation as a proactive self-starter who drives results through collaboration and buy-in rather than micromanagement.

Adaptability: Highly comfortable navigating organizational change, ambiguity, and fast-moving environments while maintaining professional poise under pressure.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written English communication skills, with an ability to present ideas persuasively and connect with diverse stakeholders.

Technical Aptitude: Proficient with MS Excel, Outlook, and Word. Nice-to-HavesSpecialty Environment: Prior experience managing or working within a specialty pharmacy environment is considered an asset.


Summary
Pharmacist - Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Specialty Pharmacy - Full-Time, Permanent - Weekdays! - RIchmond, BC - Healthcare

Qualified, available and interested candidates are encouraged to click "apply" on this page and submit an application via Randstad Canada's confidential career portal.

About Randstad Healthcare – Your Partner in Career Growth

Randstad Canada's Healthcare Division specializes in permanent and long-term direct-hire contract placements across a variety of healthcare sectors in major centres throughout Canada. We are committed to connecting qualified healthcare professionals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

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There is no cost for job seekers to use our services. We are engaged by healthcare employers to support their hiring efforts, and our involvement does not affect your compensation in any way. All inquiries and conversations are handled confidentially, and your information is only shared with your explicit permission.

How We Support the Hiring Process

When you express interest in an opportunity with Randstad Healthcare, and if your background aligns with our client's current needs, our team may reach out to begin the selection process. Here’s what that process typically involves:

✔ Initial Contact – No resume is required to begin but is encouraged, as understanding your background helps us help you. Apply to this advertisement so we have your info.

✔ Introductory Chat – If your profile is a potential fit, you may be contacted by our team for a 10–15-minute informal conversation to explore alignment with the role.

✔ Assessment & Presentation – For strong matches, we’ll conduct a more in-depth assessment and may present your profile to the client’s hiring team.

✔ Interview Coordination – If selected to move forward, we’ll coordinate interviews and help you prepare.

✔ Offer & Onboarding Support – If offered the role, you’ll be employed directly by our client (temporary support staff may be directly employed by Randstad Canada). We assist with coordination and background checks, and ensure you’re prepared for your first day.

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Ready to Apply?

If you’re qualified and interested, click “apply” to submit your profile through Randstad Canada's confidential career portal. Know someone suitable for this role? Share this career link with them right away and encourage them to apply - thank you!

Thank you for your interest in Randstad Healthcare. Please note that only candidates whose profiles align with our client’s immediate or typical hiring needs may be contacted for further steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity, and for taking the time to learn about Randstad Healthcare's professional recruitment services! We look forward to reviewing your application.


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