Area Manager, Pharmacy

Amazon is hiring an Area Manager, Pharmacy in Austin, United States. It pays $65k-$97k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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The posting mentions operations management, osha compliance and process improvement among its tools and skills.
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Manages inbound and outbound pharmacy fulfillment operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and lean processes.

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Innovation is at the core of what we do. We believe that by removing and reducing the barriers that prevent people from taking their medications, we can help customers conveniently get the medications they need, when they need them and take them as prescribed. We have provided customers with the ability to find transparent and simple pricing, receive 24/7 customer service support, and have their meds delivered to their doorsteps while creating programs and products that embody our mission and position ourselves in becoming the world’s safest and fastest online pharmacy.

We are looking for an Area Manager to join us on our journey to make it drastically easier for customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the services, products, and professionals they need to get and stay healthy! The Area Manager has responsibility for specified inbound operations, outbound operations or a functional process responsibility within the fulfillment center on a specified shift or across multiple shifts. Four key areas that you’ll always focus on are the safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity of your department.

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Key job responsibilities
● Review work forecasts and determine your productivity requirements to produce during
the day to meet the overall building objectives.
● Partner with other Area Managers to balance labor ensuring that you are operating a balanced
and efficient shift while meeting all of your goals.
● Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.
● Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
● Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
● Work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud
● Support all quality programs to ensure we are delivering the highest quality for our customers
and adhering to all Pharmacy regulations.
● Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools
● You and your team of pharmacy associates are responsible for getting PillPack customers their
orders. You are responsible for ensuring that you have properly trained people, and that their
needs are addressed so they can focus on their jobs.
● In addition, one of the most important aspects of your job is to lead operational improvements
and change with quality and speed.
● High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
simultaneously
● Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is desired
● Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back
up assumptions.
● Willingness to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is necessary
● Ability to clearly communicate data insights to others
● Perform other duties as assigned

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon experience
- Can have an active and unrestricted pharmacy technician license or the ability to obtain a pharmacy technician license within 1 year of hire
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Proven track record of team leadership, growth and development
- Robust written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work from the Amazon Pharmacy facility

Preferred qualifications

- 1+ years of operations experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Austin - 65,000.00 - 96,500.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Area Manager, Pharmacy at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Area Manager, Pharmacy is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $65k-$97k a year.
The role is based in US, TX, Austin.
The job was posted on October 14, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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