About IPA

One Profession. One Voice.

The Iowa Pharmacy Association is the state society representing the profession of pharmacy in Iowa, united for the purpose of promoting safe and effective medication use to improve the health of patients. Established in 1880 and strengthened in 1999 through unification with the Iowa Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the Iowa Pharmacy Association preserves and advances the interests of the profession and serves the professional needs of all pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.

Mission: IPA empowers the pharmacy profession to improve the health of our communities.

Vision: The Iowa Pharmacy Association is the respected voice for all pharmacy professionals in Iowa and the leader in transforming the practice of pharmacy.

Values:

Exceptional Member Experience

The Association exists for its members, who feel valued and recognized for their unique contributions. IPA staff are dedicated to understanding and serving members, fostering meaningful connections.

Relationships Matter

IPA prioritizes building strong relationships with our members, partners, and staff by fostering a culture of active participation and mutual support. We welcome diversity and learn from all perspectives to create an inclusive environment. IPA unifies the profession, ensuring all voices are valued.

Professional Excellence

IPA strives to represent and serve our members with the utmost excellence and dedicate ourselves to advocating for and empowering the pharmacy profession.

Collaborative Culture

IPA believes in the power of membership collaboration to achieve common goals. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

Future Focused

IPA advances our strategic goals with creativity and inspiration, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of pharmacy profession trends and policy.

Positivity & Engagement

IPA promotes a positive, fun, and engaging atmosphere and serves as a beacon of optimism for the profession.

Position Overview

The Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Executive Vice President (EVP) is responsible for the oversight of all activities associated with this not-for-profit 501(c) organization. The individual is accountable to the IPA Board of Trustees to: maintain and grow individual and business related memberships, assure that the organization remains financially viable, provide highly valued educational programs, resources and member driven services, ensure state and federal advocacy to legislative and regulatory bodies align with IPA member priorities, work to constantly promote and advance all facets of the pharmacy profession throughout Iowa and nationally.

The individual persistently encourages collaboration inside and outside of the organization and works to bring differing perspectives together to find win-win solutions under IPA’s “One Profession. One Voice.” philosophy. This person is politically connected with elected officials, peer pharmacy and health care related organizations, and is effective in addressing the organization’s current legislative and regulatory priorities and policies. The individual has regular interaction with the schools of pharmacy and pharmacy technician training programs to assist with the alignment of education and skills needed for the profession in Iowa.

The Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice President is expected to develop, maintain, and nurture strong working relationships with peer pharmacy organizations, other healthcare related professional organizations, and key businesses and trade organizations. IPA is nationally known and respected as a leader in advancing and transforming pharmacy practice by working with pharmacy students and residents, aggressively seeking grants, and developing young leaders. All of these are key areas of focus for this individual, as is the need to coach each individual staff member to ensure their ongoing growth and development and an overall positive work environment.

The Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice President is the Secretary of the IPA Board of Trustees and is a non-voting member of the organization’s Executive Committee, which is responsible for conducting the individual’s annual performance review, setting yearly goals, and determining related compensation and benefits. The CEO/EVP also serves as the Secretary and Treasurer for the Iowa Pharmacy Association Foundation (IPAF), the 501(c)3 related company.

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The Iowa Pharmacy Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity and equity in all facets of the organization’s work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

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