Chief Pharmacist (Grade I) – HSE Corporate Pharmaceutical Unit

About the role

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is recruiting a Chief Pharmacist (Grade I) for its Corporate Pharmaceutical Unit (CPU) within the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) in Finglas, Dublin 11. This permanent, whole‑time position leads pharmacy operations and supports the delivery of high‑quality medicines services across the public health system.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the CPU and PCRS pharmacy functions.
• Ensure compliance with national pharmacy legislation, regulatory standards and HSE policies.
• Oversee medicines procurement, supply chain management and inventory control.
• Develop and implement clinical pharmacy services and medication safety initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor pharmacy staff, fostering professional development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and service efficiency.
• Contribute to policy development, budgeting and performance reporting.

Required profile

• Registered pharmacist with a valid Irish pharmacy licence.
• Extensive experience in community, hospital or public‑sector pharmacy, including leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large‑scale pharmacy operations and teams.
• Strong understanding of Irish pharmacy legislation and HSE procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• Pharmacy legislation and regulatory compliance
• Medicines procurement and supply chain management
• Clinical pharmacy services