Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Pharmacotherapy Specialist)

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) in the United Arab Emirates is seeking Clinical Pharmacist Specialists in the following areas: Critical Care, Transplant, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, and Medication Safety.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a quaternary-level care center and a center for innovation, excellence, and education, committed to providing the best possible care to every patient. It is also recognized as one of the best places to work: a hub for clinical innovation, research, and professional development that fosters collaboration and continuous learning across disciplines.

At CCAD, we believe pharmacists should take full ownership of medication-related care and be accountable for key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to quality, safety, and clinical outcomes within their specialties.

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist provides comprehensive, patient-centered clinical pharmacy services in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive medication management to optimize therapeutic outcomes and enhance patient safety.

• Ensure effective communication and seamless handoffs across all transitions of care.

• Demonstrate complete ownership and accountability for medication-related quality, safety, and outcome measures within the assigned specialty.

• Deliver expert pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic consultations and actively participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

• Lead initiatives to promote medication safety, quality improvement, and operational excellence across the continuum of care.

• Develop and implement evidence-based guidelines, protocols, and policies to support optimal pharmacotherapy practices.

• Actively contribute to education, mentorship, and training for pharmacy colleagues, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

• Serve as a clinical resource at the point of care, supporting informed, timely, and safe decision-making.

• Maintain competencies in all pharmacist functions and demonstrate flexibility to support departmental operations as needed.

This position offers the opportunity to practice at the highest level of clinical pharmacy owning patient outcomes, advancing medication safety and quality, and contributing to CCAD’s mission of delivering world-class healthcare while elevating pharmacy practice across the UAE and the region.