Christopher Murray
About Christopher Murray
Christopher Murray serves as the Division Director of Pharmacy Operations & Retail at CommonSpirit Health, bringing extensive experience in pharmacy management and leadership. He has a PharmD from Hampton University and has held various roles in pharmacy operations, including a significant tenure at Duke University Hospital.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Christopher Murray currently holds the position of Division Director of Pharmacy Operations & Retail at CommonSpirit Health, a role he has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, he served as the Market Director of Pharmacy Services at CommonSpirit Health for nine years, starting in 2015. In this capacity, he has been actively involved in pharmacy operations and retail services in the Greater Houston area, contributing to the organization’s mission of providing accessible healthcare.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Murray earned his Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from Hampton University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. He also pursued a minor in Leadership Studies during his time at Hampton University from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. His educational background complements his extensive experience in pharmacy management.
Background
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Christopher Murray worked at Duke University Hospital, where he held several positions, including Pharmacy Manager for Perioperative Services from 2009 to 2015. He also completed his residency in Health System Pharmacy Administration at Duke University Hospital from 2008 to 2010. Earlier in his career, he served as a Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for one month in 2006.
Achievements
Christopher Murray has a strong background in pharmacy operations and leadership. His experience includes managing perioperative services at Duke University Hospital and overseeing pharmacy services in the Greater Houston area since 2015. His roles have allowed him to develop expertise in pharmacy operations, retail services, and health-system pharmacy administration, contributing to improved healthcare delivery.