Pharmacy District Manager

Overview

At Coborn’s, Inc., we believe great pharmacy leadership is about more than running a successful business. It’s about caring for people, developing strong teams, serving our communities, and taking ownership in the work we do.

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Pharmacy District Manager to lead and support a portfolio of pharmacy locations. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the success of our pharmacy teams, strengthen the experience we provide our patients and guests, and help grow the future of pharmacy at Coborn’s.

And because we’re an employee-owned company, the work you do has an even greater meaning. When we succeed together, our employee owners share in that success.

What You’ll Do

As our Pharmacy District Manager, you’ll provide hands-on leadership, strategic direction, and support to Pharmacy Managers and teams across multiple locations. You’ll serve as a trusted leader who balances operational excellence with exceptional patient care and a people-first approach.

• Lead and inspire pharmacy teams across assigned locations, creating a positive, collaborative environment where Pharmacy Managers and team members feel supported, empowered, and connected.
• Drive strong business performance by overseeing sales, profitability, labor, inventory, expenses, and key performance indicators while identifying opportunities for continued growth.
• Coach and develop Pharmacy Managers and teams through regular site visits, one-on-one conversations, team meetings, training, mentorship, and meaningful performance feedback.
• Champion exceptional patient and guest experiences by reinforcing friendly, knowledgeable, efficient service and helping teams build lasting relationships within the communities we serve.
• Ensure safe, compliant pharmacy operations that meet applicable federal, state, and local laws, pharmacy regulations, company policies, and community pharmacy practice standards.
• Promote patient safety and quality by providing oversight of prescription dispensing practices, pharmacy claims, third-party payer requirements, audit readiness, risk mitigation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Partner across the organization with Pharmacy Managers, Store Leaders, and other key business partners to successfully execute company initiatives and operational priorities.
• Build strong, well-supported teams by helping lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, staffing, scheduling, time-off coordination, and coverage planning across pharmacy locations.
• Look for what’s next by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen operations, introduce new services and partnerships, and support future pharmacy growth and expansion.
• Live our values and ownership culture by leading with professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to the success of our people, patients, guests, and communities.

Why Coborn’s?

At Coborn’s, you’re not simply joining a company. You’re becoming part of an employee-owned organization where your ideas, leadership, and contributions matter.

We’re proud of the relationships we build with our guests and communities, and we know those relationships start with great people. As Pharmacy District Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to influence multiple teams, develop future pharmacy leaders, improve how we serve our patients, and contribute directly to the continued success of our pharmacy business.

If you’re a pharmacy leader who loves developing people, creating great experiences, driving results, and making a difference, we’d love to have you bring your leadership and passion to Coborn’s.

Come grow with us, lead with ownership, and help us shape what’s next for Coborn’s Pharmacy.

What's In It For Me?

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn’s, we’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace—one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including: 

• Medical & Dental insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we're employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
• 401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company-owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
• Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards, including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance, entertainment and more!
• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs

Qualifications

Experience & Education: 

• Pharmacy B.S. and/or PharmD degree(s) from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Active Registered Pharmacist license in the State in which the District Pharmacy Manager is employed.
• Active vaccination and CPR certifications or in the process of receiving.
• Must understand Medicare, Medicaid and commercial billing and related compliance requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of State and Federal laws and statutes.
• Minimum of 3 years of Pharmacy Management experience - multi-store management experience is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills and business acumen.

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay Range

USD $165,000.00 - USD $231,000.00 /Yr.
Company Introduction

Build a career with a company that invests in people, strengthens communities, and creates opportunities to grow. At Coborn's, Inc., we're more than a grocery retailer. We're an employee-owned company where team members are empowered to make a difference, contribute to our success, and help shape the future of our organization. For more than 100 years, we've been committed to serving our guests, supporting local communities, and helping our team members thrive. We've also been certified as a Great Place To Work® for three consecutive years, a recognition earned entirely through employee feedback about their experience working at Coborn's, Inc.

As one of the Midwest's largest independent grocery retailers, Coborn's, Inc. operates 77 grocery stores across six states under the:

• Coborn's
• Cash Wise Foods
• Marketplace Foods
• Hornbacher's
• Tadych's Marketplace Foods
• Sullivan's Foods
• Kessler's Food & Grocery

banners. Guided by our vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, we continue to grow while staying true to our local roots and community-focused values. With more than 135 business units across our organization, team members have opportunities to learn, grow, and build meaningful careers.

Beyond grocery, our diverse retail operations include liquor stores, convenience stores, fuel locations, pharmacies, and franchise businesses such as Ace Hardware, Country Floral, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. Supporting it all are our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center. From neighborhood stores to behind-the-scenes operations, every team member plays a role in helping us serve our guests and strengthen the communities we call home.