Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager; Mount Sinai Health System; Full Time; Days

About the role

This role will manage the procurement and inventory planning of pharmacy medications and collaborate closely with Pharmacy Managers in the areas of drug policy, information technology, business management, ambulatory services, specialty pharmacy, and inpatient operations. The role will also lead and support strategic and tactical initiatives to improve supply chain performance across the MSHS network level, as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all pharmaceutical products and supplies are purchased through authorized vendors; determine the appropriate quantities and timing to replenish products and supplies in accordance with established policies.
• Collaborate with the Finance Division to resolve invoice discrepancies before payments are submitted to vendors.
• Research product and/or supply substitutes and make recommendations to the department director to purchase from local wholesalers when original orders are delinquent.
• Interview pharmaceutical representatives to discuss new products, obtain price and bid information, and address potential manufacturing problems that could adversely impact the organization.
• Ensure the recording of expiration dates for perishable supplies and products; take appropriate action such as arranging for disposal and returning them to the vendor.
• Maintain records and files, including inventory records, purchase orders, shipment status, returned products and supplies, vendor contracts, and other relevant documents.
• Review and ensure price changes are updated in the Drug Master Listing.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department to coordinate the department’s activities; set up all Joint Purchasing Corporation contractual agreements and provide data to the Corporation for future bids.
• Recommend generic and/or equivalent pharmacological drugs and substitutions for current products.
• Manage various personnel functions such as hiring, performance appraisals, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Perform other related duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Science discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of overall business experience with supply chain functional roles in the health care or other regulated environment.

About the organization

The Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people by tackling complex health care challenges through discovery, education, and innovative treatments.

The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers; and over 30 affiliated community health centers. Mount Sinai is consistently ranked among the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, including high "Honor Roll" status, and is highly ranked in specialties such as Geriatrics, Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,772 – $130,159 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, education, and operational need. The range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.