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Flexible Work Arrangements in Pharmacy Academia: An Overdue Imperative
Margarita V DiVall1, Surajit Dey2, Devra Dang3
1Northeastern University, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston, MA, United States.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|June 30, 2026
Summary
Flexible work arrangements (FWAs) are crucial for pharmacy schools facing burnout and attrition. Implementing equitable FWAs for faculty and staff is essential for well-being and productivity in academia.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Organizational Behavior
- Higher Education Administration
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted work dynamics in higher education, particularly in pharmacy schools.
- Pharmacy academia faces challenges like increased workloads, staff attrition, and burnout, necessitating adaptive work strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine flexible work arrangements (FWAs) in pharmacy academic settings, including their definition, implementation, and equitable distribution.
- To extend the discussion of FWAs beyond faculty to include essential staff members.
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for pharmacy school leaders.
Main Methods:
- Review of pharmacy and higher education literature.
- Synthesis of organizational behavior research on FWAs.
- Analysis of unique complexities within pharmacy academia.
Main Results:
- FWAs encompass a spectrum of options impacting well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity.
- Pharmacy academia presents unique challenges (clinical duties, accreditation) making universal policies difficult.
- Poorly managed flexibility risks collegiality, boundary issues, and inequitable outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacy schools must develop and publish clear FWA policies.
- Engaging faculty and staff in designing equitable FWAs is critical.
- Further research is needed to advance the understanding and implementation of FWAs in academic pharmacy.
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