Guthrie Names Inaugural Chief Pharmacy Officer

We’re pleased to introduce Paul Mollo, Pharm.D, as Guthrie’s inaugural Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO). The decision to create the role underscores our ongoing commitment to innovation, quality, and patient care, and highlights a new, strategic approach to pharmacy operations, necessitated by Guthrie’s continued growth.

As CPO, Paul will be instrumental in this transformation, overseeing all aspects of our pharmacy operations. This includes ensuring medications are utilized safely, effectively, and with cost efficiency. This role is also pivotal in driving innovation and promoting quality, safety, and an enhanced patient experience. Paul will guide the creation, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pharmacy programs, products, and services to align with Guthrie’s strategic clinical and financial objectives.

Paul comes to Guthrie with nearly three decades of leadership experience in health care management, including 21 years in pharmacy leadership at Lourdes Hospital. Most recently, he was Senior Director of 340B and Medication Assistance Programs at Ascension Rx, where he continued to champion innovation in pharmacy services. 

“His proven ability to drive innovation, improve clinical outcomes, and lead diverse teams positions him to make a significant impact in this new role,” said Paul VerValin, Executive Vice President/COO, The Guthrie Clinic.

Paul earned a Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida at Gainesville School of Pharmacy.