Job Overview

The Lead, Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics will oversee the strategic management of pharmaceutical services across healthcare facilities. The role is responsible for supporting the safe, effective and efficient use of medications, optimizing drug therapy outcomes, managing formulary development and promoting evidence-based pharmaceutical practices.

Working with healthcare providers and pharmacy teams, the successful candidate will contribute to medication safety, improved patient care quality and cost-effective therapeutic solutions. The position also supports the alignment of pharmaceutical services with organizational goals and regulatory standards.

Job Details

Employer: Confidential Employer
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Preferred Qualification: Master’s degree such as an MSc, PharmD or MBA in Healthcare Management
Experience: 6–10 years of experience in pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, or pharmaceutical management, including at least 3 years in a leadership or strategic role
Job Field: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Management
Location:Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

About the Organization

The hiring organization is a healthcare management institution focused on modernizing and elevating secondary healthcare delivery in Imo State, Nigeria. Recently reconstituted to enhance operational efficiency and administrative excellence, it works to expand access to affordable, high-quality healthcare services for residents across the state.

The organization is using innovative management practices and strategic oversight to improve public healthcare delivery while fostering an environment that supports both patients and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pharmaceutical policies, formularies and clinical guidelines to support safe, effective and cost-efficient medication use.
• Oversee medication management processes, including procurement, storage, distribution and usage, in line with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Lead initiatives that promote rational drug use, minimize medication errors and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based pharmaceutical care.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, pharmacy teams and administrative staff to integrate pharmaceutical services with clinical pathways and patient care plans.
• Monitor pharmaceutical trends, drug utilization patterns and therapeutic outcomes, using data to drive continuous improvement in pharmacy services.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm).
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, drug therapy management and healthcare quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive innovation and collaboration in pharmaceutical services.
• Applicants must be residents of Imo State or open to relocation.

The role requires 6–10 years of experience in pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy or pharmaceutical management, including at least 3 years in a leadership or strategic role.

A Master’s degree such as an MSc, PharmD or MBA in Healthcare Management is highly desirable. Professional certification in clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical management or a related specialty, including BCPS or CPP, is an advantage.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Preferred qualification: Master’s degree such as an MSc, PharmD or MBA in Healthcare Management
• Required experience: 6–10 years of experience in pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, or pharmaceutical management, including at least 3 years in a leadership or strategic role
• Verified duty station: Imo State, Nigeria
• Employment type: Full Time
• Core requirement: Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, drug therapy management and healthcare quality standards
• Core requirement: Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills
• Core requirement: Proven ability to drive innovation and collaboration in pharmaceutical services
• Core requirement: Resident of Imo State or open to relocation
• Preferred requirement: Professional certification in clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical management or a related specialty
• Preferred requirement: Certification such as BCPS or CPP

Application Readiness Checklist

• Make the required qualification easy to verify in the education or certification section of your CV.
• If applicable, make the preferred qualification easy to verify in the education or certification section of your CV.
• Show evidence of the required experience through relevant roles, dates and measurable responsibilities.
• Tailor your CV to the verified responsibilities and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Management skills stated in this vacancy.
• Confirm that the vacancy is still open before submitting your application.

Vacancy Verification

This vacancy was checked by AfriJobSpace on September 6, 2026 against the employer’s official recruitment source. View the official vacancy source.

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