Description
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the chief executive and strategic leader of the California Pharmacists
Association (CPhA). Reporting to the CPhA Board of Trustees, the CEO is responsible for advancing CPhA’s mission;
strengthening its influence, visibility, and member value; advancing the pharmacy profession; and ensuring the
Association’s organizational and financial sustainability.
The CEO provides leadership across government affairs and advocacy, organizational strategy, membership,
professional development, communications, partnerships, operations, and financial management. The CEO serves as a
principal spokesperson for California pharmacy and represents the profession before state policymakers, regulatory
agencies, healthcare organizations, industry partners, and other key stakeholders.
Working closely with the Board, volunteer leaders, staff, members, and external partners, the CEO translates strategic
priorities into measurable organizational results and positions CPhA to respond effectively to changes in healthcare
delivery, pharmacy practice, regulation, reimbursement, technology, and member needs.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of association management or other leadership/management experience, including in fields
such as healthcare, government affairs, or public policy. - Understanding of the pharmacy profession and/or the healthcare industry, or a demonstrated ability and
willingness to quickly learn and engage with the issues impacting the profession. - Experience leading organizations, programs, or advocacy initiatives.
- Experience working with elected officials, regulatory agencies, healthcare organizations, professional associations,
or similarly complex stakeholder environments. - Experience with organizational budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation.
- Experience working effectively with a governing board and volunteer leadership.
- Effective written and oral communication skills with a variety of audiences, including members, staff, legislators,
regulators, media, and partners. - Ability to travel throughout California, including regular presence in Sacramento, and nationally.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and executive experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the California legislative, regulatory, and public policy environment.
- Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification.
- Advanced degree in pharmacy (PharmD), health care policy (MPH), or another advanced degree (MBA, JD, etc.).
- Experience leading a professional membership organization.
- A history of growing membership, generating new revenue streams, and improving financial results.
