Dr. Gallagher is a nationally recognized pharmacy executive with more than 25 years of leadership shaping pediatric pharmacy practice. She provides enterprise oversight of an integrated, systemwide pharmacy program encompassing clinical practice, operations, technology, contracting and financial performance across the continuum of pediatric care. She has led the evolution of CHOP’s pharmacy enterprise to support inpatient, ambulatory, specialty, retail and home infusion services, including the successful launch of CHOP’s specialty pharmacy, retail pharmacy and centralized prior authorization program, driving sustained growth while improving access and the patient and employee experience. Dr. Gallagher has facilitated cross departmental care model redesigns that strengthen collaboration and improve care coordination. She has also guided pharmacy readiness for advanced and highly specialized pediatric therapies, continuing to build infrastructure that enables emerging biologics and precision medicine to reach patients faster. Dr. Gallagher serves as chair of the Children’s Hospital Association pharmacy executive steering committee, fostering collaboration among pharmacy executives from children’s hospitals nationwide to shape strategy, policy and best practices. She also holds numerous leadership roles and member board seats focused on medication safety, pediatric access, pharmacy innovation and advocacy.
