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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

The Manager, National Pharmacy Learning plays a critical role in advancing Albertsons Companies’ pharmacy learning strategy by designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-wide pharmacy learning programs. This role partners closely with Pharmacy Operations, Compliance, HR, and division leaders to identify capability gaps and deliver impactful, scalable learning solutions that support regulatory compliance, patient care standards, and business performance.

As a member of the National Learning team, this role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of pharmacy learning programs, including program design, development, facilitation, rollout, measurement, and continuous improvement. The Manager serves as a functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) in community pharmacy practice and ensures all learning solutions align with regulatory requirements, clinical standards, and organizational goals.

This position requires an active pharmacist license (PharmD preferred) and deep experience in community pharmacy operations, compliance, and patient care delivery.

Main responsibilities:

Business Partnership & Needs Assessment

Partner with Pharmacy leadership, compliance teams, and division stakeholders to identify learning needs aligned to regulatory requirements and business priorities  Consult with leaders and HR to diagnose performance gaps and recommend effective, compliant learning solutions  Translate pharmacy-specific business and regulatory requirements into actionable learning strategies 

Learning Design & Development

Design and develop engaging, learner-centered pharmacy learning solutions (eLearning, instructor-led, blended learning, job aids, simulations, etc.)  Ensure all content aligns with state and federal pharmacy regulations, patient care standards, and company policies  Apply instructional design principles to create scalable, compliant, and impactful learning experiences 

Program Implementation & Delivery

Lead end-to-end implementation of pharmacy learning programs, including launch strategy, communications, and stakeholder alignment  Facilitate training sessions (virtual and in-person), particularly for complex or high-risk compliance and clinical topics  Partner with field pharmacy leaders to ensure consistent execution and adoption across divisions 

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

Measure effectiveness of pharmacy learning programs using performance data, compliance metrics, and learner feedback  Conduct post-implementation evaluations to assess impact on patient care, safety, and regulatory adherence  Continuously refine programs to improve learner experience, compliance outcomes, and operational performance 

Program & Project Management

Manage multiple pharmacy learning initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and deliverables are met  Coordinate across cross-functional teams including Pharmacy Operations, Compliance, HR, Legal, and IT  Maintain clear communication and alignment with stakeholders throughout program lifecycles 

Pharmacy Technical & Professional Expertise

Serve as a functional SME in community pharmacy practice, including regulatory compliance, patient safety, and clinical standards  Stay current on evolving pharmacy laws, regulations, and best practices to inform learning strategies  Provide guidance and input on pharmacy-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with compliance and patient care expectations and relevant accreditation standards

Culture & Associate Development

Champion a culture of continuous learning, patient safety, and professional development within the pharmacy organization  Support initiatives that enhance pharmacist and technician capability, engagement, and career progression  Contribute to enterprise efforts to elevate clinical and operational excellence across pharmacy

 

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Required Experience

Active pharmacist license required (PharmD preferred)  5 plus years of experience in community pharmacy practice  Experience with pharmacy compliance requirements, regulatory standards, and patient care practices  3 plus years of experience in Learning & Development, training, or instructional design (or equivalent experience leading training initiatives)  Experience designing and implementing learning programs in a regulated environment  Proven ability to manage complex programs and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment Experience in retail pharmacy, grocery pharmacy, or large-scale healthcare environments  Familiarity with learning technologies (LMS, authoring tools, virtual facilitation platforms)  Experience measuring learning effectiveness and linking outcomes to compliance and business metrics

Core Competencies:

Consultative Mindset: Builds strong partnerships and aligns learning solutions to pharmacy and business needs  Pharmacy Expertise: Deep understanding of community pharmacy operations, compliance, and patient care standards  Learning Expertise: Applies instructional design and adult learning principles effectively  Execution Excellence: Delivers high-quality work with strong attention to detail and regulatory accuracy  Collaboration & Influence: Works cross-functionally to drive alignment and results  Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, highly regulated environment  Continuous Improvement: Uses insights and data to enhance learning impact and compliance outcomes

Leadership Attributes:

Business-Aligned: Understands how pharmacy learning drives performance, safety, and compliance  Patient-Focused: Prioritizes patient care, safety, and quality outcomes  Results-Oriented: Focuses on measurable outcomes, including compliance and operational performance  Change Champion: Supports adoption of new processes, systems, and regulatory requirements  Culture Builder: Promotes a culture of accountability, learning, and professional excellence

 

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

Competitive wages paid weekly Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream Associate discounts Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

 

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