About
Hi, I'm Simran.
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Professional
Director of Pharmacy at Fred Hutch Cancer Center
PharmD-educated pharmacy leader with extensive experience developing medication safety, opioid stewardship, and drug diversion prevention programs, alongside a background in continuous quality improvement methodologies including Lean and High Reliability.
Experience
Director of Pharmacy Operations and Medication Safety
Fred Hutch · Oct 2025 — Present
Leading pharmacy operations and medication safety strategy across Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
Medication Safety Officer
Fred Hutch Cancer Center · Mar 2017 — Jan 2026
Developed and implemented the Medication Safety, Opioid Stewardship, and Drug Diversion programs across all FHCC sites, including the FHCC Hospital and all oncology clinics.
Patient Safety Specialist
Kaiser Permanente · Oct 2015 — Mar 2017
Analyzed Patient Safety reports to identify Serious Safety Events and Serious Reportable Events, conducting Root Cause Analyses to determine contributing factors.
Manager of Pharmacy Clinical Services
Wal-Mart Corporate · Jul 2014 — Dec 2014
Implemented new pharmacy clinical services across 14 stores as part of a nationwide pilot preparing over 40 pharmacists for CMS 5 Star Quality Ratings systems.
Pharmacy Manager
Rite Aid · Jul 2012 — Jan 2014
Managed a pharmacy dispensing over 2,000 prescriptions per week, leading a team of 8 pharmacists and technicians, including drug utilization reviews and medication counseling.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Dean's List, graduated Cum Laude
Certifications
APhA Certified in Medication Therapy Management
APhA Foundation · 2014
APhA Immunization Trainer
APhA Foundation · 2014
Community & Leadership
Board President
Hutch Kids Early Learning Center · Jan 2026 — Present
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Hutch Kids Early Learning Center · Jan 2025 — Jan 2026