Director, Trade Negotiations and Contracting- GPO

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end negotiations with wholesalers, distributors, and suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable access for GPO member pharmacies.
• Manage and maintain all wholesaler contracts to ensure negotiated pricing is accurately extended to eligible member pharmacies.
• Proactively evaluate opportunities to expand savings, improve contract structures, and enhance partner value.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize primary and secondary wholesaler arrangements for GPO partners.
• Lead RFP processes for wholesaler and supplier negotiations, including comparative financial analyses and performance assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement in wholesale channel performance, pricing competitiveness, and operational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with wholesalers, distributors, and suppliers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic alignment, escalation, performance discussions, and partnership development.
• Actively monitor supplier performance and promote accountability to contract terms and service expectations.
• Negotiate agreements with GPO member pharmacies covering drug access requirements, data-sharing expectations, utilization reporting, and administrative fees.
• Ensure consistent communication to pharmacy partners regarding contract terms, pricing changes, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure all wholesaler, supplier, and pharmacy agreements align with legal, regulatory, and industry standards, including anti-kickback, transparency, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with Legal to develop, refine, and maintain contract templates, SLAs, and audit protocols.
• Collaborate with internal analytics, finance, and operations teams to leverage data for pricing analysis, forecasting, and contract performance monitoring.
• Analyze the financial implications of wholesaler contracts and pricing models to maximize member savings and organizational profitability.
• Deliver reports that support GPO economic value assessments and budget planning.
• Work closely with finance, legal, operations, supply chain, analytics, and member engagement teams to ensure alignment and execution of contracting strategies.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity in reporting workflows, pricing files, and GPO partner documentation.
• Lead and inspire high-performing teams by providing strategic direction, aligning talent and resources with organizational goals to drive operational excellence, foster cross-functional collaboration, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across key business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• MBA or applicable degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in PBM, healthcare supply chain, pharmacy procurement, wholesaler relations, or pharmaceutical contracting required.
• 5+ years of experience in wholesaler/distributor contract negotiations or pricing strategy required.
• 5+ years of leadership experience with proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams and managing cross-functional initiatives required.
• Strong financial acumen including cost modeling, forecasting, and interpretation of pricing constructs.
• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
• The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.