Hospitals
10 hospital pharmacy operations experts
These ten pharmacy leaders have run pharmacy operations at hospitals and health systems, with titles that include director of pharmacy operations and director of inpatient pharmacy. A reader can learn how hospitals and health systems run their pharmacy departments day to day.
Professionals to explore
01—10Ashley M. Duty
LinkedInExperience: Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Operations · Nationwide Children's Hospital
Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Operations at Nationwide Children's Hospital since 2022. Former Pharmacy Manager at Children's Mercy (2014–2021) and former Health-System Pharmacy Administration Resident at Cleveland Clinic (2012–2014). The profile also lists Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Missouri-Kansas City (2020–2021).
Jordan Long
LinkedInExperience: Director of Pharmacy, Medina Hospital · Cleveland Clinic
Director of Pharmacy, Medina Hospital at Cleveland Clinic since 2024, where the profile says this person leads pharmacy operations and clinical teams. Former Interim Director of Pharmacy, South Pointe Hospital at Cleveland Clinic (2026) and former Manager, Controlled Substances, Surgical Services, and Pain Management there (2021–2024).
Kevin Isaacs
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Pharmacy Operations · Atrium Health
Vice President Pharmacy Operations at Atrium Health since 2022, and former Assistant Vice President Acute Care Pharmacy Services there (2019–2022). At Carolinas HealthCare System, former Director Operations, Acute Care Pharmacy (2015–2019) and Director, Pharmacy Services CMC-Mercy (2013–2015).
Matthew Currie
LinkedInExperience: Director of Inpatient Pharmacy · Regional One Health
Director of Inpatient Pharmacy at Regional One Health since 2020, a role the profile describes as overseeing the inpatient pharmacy operations for a 300+ bed facility and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. Former Pharmacy Manager, Inpatient at Regional One Health (2015–2020).
Michelle Thomas
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director, Pharmacy Operations · Orlando Health
Senior Director, Pharmacy Operations at Orlando Health since 2024. Former Director Of Pharmacy Services at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital (2011–2024), Director of Pharmacy at St. Cloud Regional Medical Center (2006–2011) and Director Of Pharmacy Services at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center (2004–2006).
Molly Knostman
LinkedInExperience: Executive Director - Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Executive Director - Inpatient Pharmacy Operations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center since 2020. Other Vanderbilt University Medical Center roles listed are Director of Inpatient Operations (2016–2020), Pharmacy Central Services Manager (2007–2016) and Pharmacist in Charge, Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabillitation Hospital (2003–2006).
Niyati Parikh
LinkedInExperience: Director of Pharmacy Operations · Northside Hospital
Director of Pharmacy Operations at Northside Hospital since 2023. Other Northside Hospital roles listed are Manager, Outpatient Pharmacy Services (2019–2023), Pharmacy Manager (2011–2023) and Health systems pharmacy leader since 2011. Former Manager at Walgreens (2002–2011).
Patricia Nguyen, Pharm.D., MBA, MHA, BCPS
LinkedInExperience: Director of Pharmacy at St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, California · Providence
Director of Pharmacy at St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, California at Providence since 2020, a role the profile describes as managing all aspects of pharmacy operations and services at a 463-bed, non-profit acute care hospital. Former Clinical Pharmacy Manager at Providence St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, California (2005–2020).
Ray Lake
LinkedInExperience: Director of Corporate Pharmacy Operations · MedStar Health
Director of Corporate Pharmacy Operations at MedStar Health since 2010, and former Director, Diversified Pharmacy Services at MedStar Health (2005–2010). Former Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services at Johns Hopkins Home Care Group (2001–2003). The profile also lists Coordinator, Orientation, Training and Staff Development at University of Maryland Medical System (2003–2005).
Shaji Varghese
LinkedInExperience: Director of Pharmacy Operations · Ben Taub Hospital/ Quentin Mease Hospital at Harris Health System
Director of Pharmacy Operations at Ben Taub Hospital/ Quentin Mease Hospital at Harris Health System since 2014. Former Pharmacy Operations manager--Inpatient (2008–2014), Pharmacy Operations Manager--Outpatient (2007–2008) and Pharmacy Supervisor--Inpatient (2006–2007) at Harris Health.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's setting to yours, since running the pharmacy for a single hospital differs from standardizing pharmacy operations across a multi-hospital system. Also decide whether your question is mainly about inpatient distribution and compounding, staffing and budgets, or system-wide standardization, and pick someone whose roles centered on that.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you staff an inpatient pharmacy around the clock without overspending on labor?
- 02What steps do you take to keep sterile compounding compliant with current standards?
- 03When a health system adds hospitals, how do you standardize pharmacy operations across sites?
Reaching hospital pharmacy operations experts
How can I contact one of these hospital pharmacy operations experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic and Atrium Health, based on profile data retrieved on October 3, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach hospital pharmacy operations experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
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