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Location: Issaquah, WA
Company: Costco Wholesale
Experience: Executive
Highest Level of Education: JD or LLM



Job Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for Costco' Pharmacy Operations
Job Requirements
Graduate of Univ of Ariz College of Pharmacy. Graduate of the University of San Diego College of Law. Practiced as a Pharmacist for 10 years, promoted to Manager, Supervisor then VP of Pharmacy Operations for FedMart Corp. Formed SavMart of San Diego Corp to operate pharmacies in San Diego area, President. Joined a start- up warehose Club (COSTCO) in 1986 as VP, promoted to SVP in 1993
Uppers
Tremendous growth.
Downers
Number of employees and the time required to manage.
Lifestyle
Upper middle-class lifestyle. Work week is approximately 50+ hours. Frequent travel, attend many Charity events on behalf of the company, our dress code is business casual and the atmosphere is very comfortable to work.
Compensation
Compensation is in the mid six figuere range, plus stock options, and bonus. Full medical and dental benefits.
Advice to Jobseekers
The outlook for employment of Pharmacist is very good. The advancement to a similar position like mine is always possible but limited to the larger companies.

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