Job Description

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President

Location: US-MD-Bethesda

Overview

NOTE: For this search, ASHP is working exclusively with a dedicated executive search firm and we are not accepting direct, unsolicited applications or resumes not presented by the search firm. Only candidates directed by the search firm should complete their online application here. Anyone who submits their application here but was not presented through our search firm first will not be considered. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Association Strategies. All interested candidates must express interest through Association Strategies.

ASHP is an awardwinning association with a great mission. It is the collective voice of pharmacists, representing more than 60,000 members. ASHP has recently won awards for being a Top Workplace for our work culture which fosters learning, collaboration, and inclusivity.

This is a hybrid position that requires candidates to live in the Washington, DC area and be present in the downtown Bethesda, Maryland office as needed. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Serve as the chief executive officer and as Secretary of ASHP
• Be responsible for administration of ASHP; direction of all operations, programs, and activities of ASHP; hiring, firing, and compensation and benefits of staff, subject to establishment of general salary and benefit policies by the Board of Directors.
• As Secretary, keep and maintain an accurate record of the meetings of the Board of Directors, the House of Delegates, and such other activities of ASHP as directed by the Board of Directors.
• Give all notices required by law, affix the corporate seal to any required document, and attest thereto by signature.
• May appoint an Assistant Secretary to attest to documents.
• By virtue of the office, be a nonvoting member of all councils, commissions, committees of the Board of Directors, committees of the House of Delegates, and any other committee or component group established by the Board of Directors.
• Be chosen by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors; a contract may be entered into on a fixed period to be deemed reasonable by the Board.

What Youll Be Doing

Strategic Objectives:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the overall strategic direction for ASHP, broadening and deepening its visibility and professional reputation as a premier national pharmacy association.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the organization's operations and continuously improve responsiveness to members, related state organizations, and emerging constituencies.
• Professional Practice: Champion pharmacy practice expansion to broaden ASHPs professional offerings through the development of programs and policies.
• Financial Performance: Manage the organization's financial health and ensure longterm sustainability.
• Member and Community Engagement: Foster relationships with members, partners, and staff to meet needs and expectations.
• Talent Development: Build and lead a futurefacing, strategic, innovative, and highperforming team.
• Innovation: Embrace and drive transformational change to advance pharmacy practice.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, manage risk, and respond to environmental uncertainty.
• Advocacy: Represent ASHP in the broader community, advocate for members, patients, and the organization, and lead national policy and advocacy positioning.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Establish a clear organizational vision and implement strategies that promote innovation, practice advancement, and professional development in pharmacy.
• Represent ASHP in healthcare policy, education, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Act as the official voice of ASHP on practice and advocacy issues across various media channels.
• Effectively communicate and inform the Board of Directors and officers on operations and external/internal factors influencing ASHP.
• Plan, formulate, and recommend policies and programs that further ASHPs mission, vision, objectives, and strategic plan; execute all Board decisions.
• In cooperation with the Committee on Finance and the Treasurer, develop, recommend, and operate within an annual budget; safeguard and administer all ASHP funds and assets.
• Develop and adopt policies, procedures, and programs to implement the Boards general policies for daytoday administration.
• Build, encourage, and maintain effective collaborative relationships with other organizations.
• Establish a sound organizational structure for ASHP staff to implement the mission and vision.
• Maintain accurate records of Board and House of Delegates meetings; serve as a voting member of the ASHP Board of Directors.
• Carry out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by officers or the Board of Directors.

What You Bring to ASHP

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS) required.
• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MPH, PhD, or related field).
• Active U.S. pharmacist license in good standing.
• Significant and recent senior management experience in healthcare systems, academia, or national membership organizations.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and governance structures.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, fiscal management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience with advocacy, public policy, or academic healthcare leadership.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational change management skills.
• Integrity, high ethical standards, and professionalism.
• Adaptability and initiative in dynamic, evolving environments.
• Accountability and reliability in meeting responsibilities and deadlines.
• Respect for all individuals in all interactions.
• Commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Emotional intelligence and diplomacy in stakeholder engagement.
• Maintains effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including associations, regulatory bodies, and academia.

About Us

ASHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a casebycase basis. ASHP is an EVerify employer.

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