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Lead Pharmacist, General Pharmacy

@ Cencora

Edmonton, Alberta

Full-time
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Overview

Cencora, through Innomar Strategies, is hiring a Lead Pharmacist for its Regina pharmacy. The role dispenses prescriptions to regulatory standards, counsels patients on specialty medications, coordinates pharmacy technicians and assistants, and drives operational improvements. The pharmacy runs weekday daytime hours, and the role may include standby or on-call duty.

Responsibilities:

  • Dispense prescriptions to pharmacy regulations and company policies
  • Provide patient counselling on specialty medications
  • Supervise and coordinate pharmacy technicians and assistants
  • Assist in operational activities and drive process improvements
  • Liaise with Distribution, Patient Programs, Clinics and Nursing divisions

Requirements summary:

  • B.Sc. Pharmacy degree or higher
  • Current registration in Alberta
  • Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and legislation
  • Experience overseeing operational pharmacy personnel
  • Working knowledge of Kroll and third party billing

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Benefits mentioned

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-27

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsAlberta pharmacist registration
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyPharmacy
Perks mentionedGenerous parental leave, Paid training

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Cencora

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Full company description

Cencora, a company building on the legacy of AmerisourceBergen, is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We also help our partners bring their innovations to patients more efficiently to accelerate positive outcomes. Becoming Cencora has allowed us to combine all the companies and services of AmerisourceBergen. Now, as a unified and internationally inclusive brand, we’re continuing to invest in and focus on our core pharmaceutical distribution business, while also growing our platform of pharma and biopharma services to support pharmaceutical innovation and access. Our 51,000 worldwide team members are shaping the future of healthcare through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. AmerisourceBergen, now Cencora, is ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #24 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $290 billion in annual revenue.

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Business categories
  • Health Care
  • Web Design
  • UX Design
  • Web Development
  • Enterprise Software
  • Medical
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical
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Other recorded names
  • Cencora
Specialties
  • pharmaceutical distribution
  • supply chain management
  • pharmaceutical service
  • product commercialization
  • healthcare logistics
  • provider efficiency technologies
  • consulting
  • and business coaching
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Reported total investment
7,825,000,000

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Cencora, a company building on the legacy of AmerisourceBergen, is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We also help our partners bring their innovations to patients more efficiently to…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersChesterbrook
Organization typePublic Company
Specialtiespharmaceutical distributionsupply chain managementpharmaceutical serviceproduct commercializationhealthcare logisticsprovider efficiency technologiesconsultingand business coaching
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Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Why join Innomar Strategies? Innomar Strategies, a Cencora company, is a trusted leader in healthcare services, focused on enhancing patient access, delivering specialized support, and driving excellence across the healthcare system. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are proud to foster a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where employees can grow and make a meaningful impact. The Pharmacy operates daytime hours Monday-Friday and is located in 1744 Badham Blvd, Regina, SK S4P 0J7

We are looking for a Pharmacist to join our wonderful team in Regina. Whether you're experienced or newly qualified, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with pharmacy regulations and company policies in order to provide the highest level of pharmaceutical care for patients;

  • Provide patient counseling on specialty medications

  • Support, coach and co-ordinate the activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants in the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy;

  • Assist in operational activities to optimize pharmacy processes;

  • Help to drive operational improvements;

  • Develop relationships with health care providers and patients and build on current relationships;

  • Collaborate and liaise with the Distribution, Patient Programs, Clinics and Nursing divisions

  • Report Adverse Events in accordance with provincial regulatory standards and, where applicable, internal and contractual obligations

  • The Pharmacist, Pharmacy Services will also be assigned other duties and tasks as required from time to time.

  • May be required to be on standby/ on call as part of this role.

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Additional Job Description

Education:

  • Successful completion of a B.Sc. Pharmacy degree or higher

  • Current registration in Alberta

Experience:

  • Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and legislation

  • Experience in retail, hospital, healthcare, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry would be beneficial but not essential

  • A high degree of accuracy and very high attention to detail are essential

  • Relevant experience to oversee operational personnel in the pharmacy;

  • Candidate must have strong communication, customer service, interpersonal and time management skills;

  • Strong business acumen and an interest to working in an innovative practice;

  • Proven ability to organize time, set priorities and multi-task in order to meet various competing work deadlines;

  • Understanding of cold chain distribution practices

  • Working knowledge of Kroll;

  • Strong understanding of Third Party billing and contracts

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint);

  • Knowledge of pharmacy regulations across Canada is an asset

Skills:

  • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution industry

  • Strong business and financial acumen

  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

  • Effective interpersonal and leadership skills

  • Effective organizational skills; attention to detail

  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines

  • Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Accessibility Policy

Cencora is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, Cencora will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

Affiliated Companies:

Affiliated Companies: Innomar Strategies

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