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Executive Director-Exec Sec Pharmacy Bd

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 1d ago

Working Title: Executive Director

Job Class: Executive Secretary Pharmacy Board

Agency: Pharmacy Board

Job ID : 87970

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes/hybrid

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/11/2025

Closing Date : 09/02/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pharmacy Board / Pharmacy Bd-Managerial

Division/Unit : Pharmacy Office Manager / Surveyors

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes/Occasional

Salary Range: $62.07 - $88.79 / hourly; $129,602 - $185,393 / annually

Classified Status : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy exists to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by fostering the safe distribution of pharmaceuticals and the provision of quality pharmaceutical care for the citizens of Minnesota.

The Executive Director provides leadership and works collaboratively with the nine-member board appointed by the Governor to ensure that the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy (Board) carries out its statutory powers and duties to protect the public from adulterated, misbranded, and illicit drugs and to provide the public reasonable assurance of professional competency in the practice of pharmacy. The incumbent takes a long-range review, builds a shared vision in collaboration with others and directs implementation of strategic priorities to ensure the agency functions effectively.

The Executive Director has a statewide responsibility for the regulation of approximately 9,700 licensed pharmacists, 11,000 registered technicians, 1,100 registered interns, 2,100 licensed pharmacies, 1,000 licensed manufacturers, 700 licensed wholesalers, 200 licensed third party logistics providers, 120 registered medical gas dispensers, and 1,600 preceptors. The Executive Director is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Pharmacy Practice Act, Controlled Substances Act of the State of Minnesota, and other relevant laws and carry out the policy decisions of the Board. The incumbent directs the daily activities of the staff and fulfills the role of chief administrative officer including maintaining the records of the Board, accounting for the Board's budget, serving as the Board's chief policy analyst and developing legislative and regulatory proposals, representing the Board of various local, state, and national committees, and serving as the Board's media liaison and spokesperson.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance will be required for team members or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for details.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree in Pharmacy

Five years of pharmacy practice experience

Leadership skills to effectively manage and lead Board's staff, programs, and operations

Knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy and the manufacture and distribution of drugs

Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills

Interpersonal and human relations skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders

Ability to make appropriate independent decisions

Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Current Pharmacist Licensure in the State of Minnesota or the ability to obtain it prior to the appointment date

Professional or graduate degree in law or public policy or professional experience related to either the enforcement of pharmacy laws or development of public policy in the pharmaceutical/health care field

Managerial or supervisory experience

Experience leading strategic planning, risk assessment, organizational change, process improvement, communication, and other change initiatives

Experience in fiscal and asset management, including organizational management, planning, budgeting, or financial administration

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of pre-employment reference and background checks.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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