VP System Chief Pharmacy Officer

The Opportunity: This is a build-and-grow role at an inflection point. Aspirus is bringing its specialty pharmacy in-house, rolling out Epic Willow Ambulatory across its retail network, and opening new retail locations. A five-year system pharmacy strategy is being shaped now, and the new CPO will have a real hand in defining it. The work runs in two lanes:

• Optimize: strengthen and standardize what Aspirus already runs across acute care, retail, specialty and infusion.
• Diversify: build new pharmacy services and revenue models that extend Aspirus's reach to patients, employers and health plan members.
• Aspirus is looking for a long-term partner who wants to put down roots and build something lasting, not a short stop on the way somewhere else.
• What You'll LeadThe CPO is the senior pharmacy executive for the whole system. You will set strategy and advise executive leadership, the medical staff, nursing, finance, supply chain, IT and compliance.
• AreaScopeAcute care17 hospital pharmacies across three states, including critical access hospitals
• Retail12 retail pharmacies, with more locations planned
• Specialty
• A health-system specialty pharmacy moving to a self-operated model Infusion services, including oncology340BProgram strategy, optimization, and compliance across the system
• Clinical and operations
• Clinical pharmacy, medication-use policy, pharmacy supply chain and medication access
• TechnologyEpic Willow (inpatient, ambulatory and inventory) as the backbone for standardization
• You will lead a team of system and regional pharmacy directors across Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota.
• Key Priorities
• Optimize current operations
• Lead the specialty pharmacy's move to a self-operated model and grow it.
• Grow retail prescription capture across the system, using Epic Willow Ambulatory to drive performance.
• Protect and optimize the 340B program across the footprint, keeping it audit-ready.
• Expand infusion services, with a focus on oncology.
• Build toward centralized fill and purchasing, and standardize inpatient protocols and the medication-use process.
• Bring enabling technology online in the right order, including Willow Inventory.
• Diversify into new services
• Develop direct-to-consumer and employer-facing pharmacy programs with manufacturer partners.
• Strengthen pharmacy's connection with Aspirus's health plan and pharmacy benefit strategy.
• Evaluate partnerships and other strategic growth opportunities in pharmacy.
• Shape the strategy
• Help finalize and then own Aspirus's five-year system pharmacy plan.
• Build a sequenced roadmap with clear ROI, and turn it into measurable results.

Who You Are: You are not a traditional inpatient-only pharmacy leader. You think outpatient-first, you understand retail and ambulatory pharmacy from the inside, and you stay connected to acute care and the regulatory side of health-system pharmacy. Forward-looking. You anticipate where pharmacy and the wider industry are heading and position the organization early, rather than reacting. Strategic and hands-on. You can set the vision and also go deep to drive work to a finished deliverable. Influential. You have a wide circle of influence and can move physicians, medical group leaders and operators to change practice and process. Direct and tenacious. You explain the "why," then line up the resources to get it done. Accountable. You hold yourself and other leaders to clear goals. ROI-disciplined. You back ideas with proven returns, not trends. Collaborative. You work easily across service lines, the health plan, PBMs, retail and specialty partners. Energized and open. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes feedback and leads with compassion and joy alongside executive rigor.

Location: Wausau, Wisconsin. This is an in-person, office-based executive role; it is not remote or hybrid.

Relocation: Relocation to the Wausau area is required. [Confirm relocation assistance with Aspirus.]

Travel: Occasional travel to Aspirus sites in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota.

Compensation: A competitive executive salary and incentive plan, plus comprehensive benefits, retirement plans and a wellness program. Central Wisconsin offers a lower cost of living, four-season outdoor recreation, strong schools and a close-knit community.

How to Apply: INNOVA People is leading this search on behalf of Aspirus Health. To be considered, send your resume and a brief note on your interest to Laurie Johnson. All inquiries are handled confidentially. The selection process includes video interviews, a leadership assessment and an on-site visit to Wausau. Aspirus Health is an equal opportunity employer.