Director, patient services (pharmd/rph licensure)

Careers with real impact.

Every role at Orsini moves a patient closer to life-changing therapy. We partner with biopharma innovators, healthcare providers, and payers to make access simple, compassionate, and reliable - so no patient is left behind. Make your next role matter.

ABOUT ORSINI

Providing compassionate care since 1987, Orsini is a leader in rare disease and gene therapy pharmacy solutions, built to simplify how patients connect to advanced medicines. Through our comprehensive commercialization solutions including a nationwide specialty pharmacy, patient services hub, home infusion and nursing network, and third-party logistics provider, we work with biopharma, providers, and payors to ensure No Patient is Left Behind™.

OUR MISSION

Orsini is on a mission to be the essential partner for biopharma innovators, healthcare providers, and payers to support patients and their families in accessing revolutionary treatments for rare diseases. Through our integrated portfolio of services, we seek to pioneer comprehensive solutions that simplify how patients connect to advanced therapies while providing holistic, compassionate care so that No Patient is Left Behind™.

CORE VALUES

At the heart of our company culture, the Orsini LIVE IT Core Values serve as guiding principles that shape how we interact with each other and those we serve. These values are the driving force behind our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and genuine care in every aspect of our work.

LOCATION: Hybrid based out of our Elk Grove Village, IL location

TRAVEL: ≤15-20%

COMPENSATION: The salary range: $155,000–$170,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, licensure, and other job-related considerations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Patient Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of Therapy Operations Managers supporting Rare Disease Center of Excellence (COE) therapy programs organized by therapeutic category.

Reporting to the VP, Patient Support Services, this role is accountable for translating organizational strategy into day-to-day execution, team performance, program scalability, regulatory compliance, and continuous operational improvement. The Director supports the VP in KPI development, quality and patient safety initiatives, and professional development programs, and serves as the primary operational point of contact for external manufacturer partners and provider/health system relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of 4–8 Managers and their teams supporting Rare Disease COE programs; foster a positive, high-performance team culture.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for external manufacturer partners and provider/health system clients; lead regular business reviews, performance discussions, and escalation management.
• Define, monitor, and report on team KPIs and productivity metrics in alignment with VP-established targets; identify performance gaps and drive corrective action plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical, Intake, Reimbursement, and Quality & Patient Services teams to ensure seamless, high-quality, patient-safe therapy delivery.
• Support quality and patient safety initiatives in partnership with the Quality & Patient Services organization; contribute to quality-driven programs that improve patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of SOPs, operational workflows, and efficiency enhancements across all COE therapeutic category programs.
• Drive talent development including hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and succession planning; support a professional development program that keeps operations teams at industry standard.
• Prepare and present operational performance reports, program updates, and strategic recommendations to the VP, Patient Support Services, senior leadership, and C-Suite stakeholders as requested.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Disclaimer: The information written in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as totally comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this job. While employed in this position, an employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed in this job description.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional leadership skills with demonstrated experience managing exempt-level managers, developing leadership talent, and leading multiple COE program teams.
• Deep knowledge of specialty pharmacy operations, rare disease therapy workflows, and COE program structures organized by therapeutic category.
• Clinical knowledge of rare disease therapy categories, supported by active PharmD or RPh licensure.
• Strong external client-facing skills, including experience managing relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturer partners, hub service organizations, health systems, and provider networks.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally in client meetings, business reviews, and escalation discussions with manufacturer and provider partners.
• Working knowledge of quality and patient safety principles, with the ability to partner cross-functionally to support patient outcomes and safety programs.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and business acumen, including the ability to translate KPI, productivity, financial, and operational data into actionable improvements.
• Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to present to C-Suite leadership and distill complex data into executive-ready narratives and recommendations.
• Experience establishing, tracking, and managing KPIs, productivity metrics, and performance management frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, including accreditation standards.
• Proficiency in pharmacy information systems and Microsoft Office; experience with CPR+, Caretend, or SPRx strongly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or RPh, required.
• 8+ years of related work experience in specialty pharmacy or complex therapy management.
• 3+ years of people management experience, with demonstrated success building high-performing teams.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being:

• Medical Coverage, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Company-paid life insurance options
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Orsini Rare Disease Pharmacy Solutions is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or present or past disability (unless the nature and extent of the disability precludes performance of the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation) in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

E-Verify Participation Notice

We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of Form I-9 and verification through the E-Verify system.