Senior Director, Supply Chain, Pharmacy

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director, System Pharmacy, this position will oversee and lead the pharmacy supply chain team and overall strategy and operations for $900M P&L. The senior director will also serve as the health system's expert in the federal 340b program and be responsible for strategic direction and oversight of 340b program ($175M).

About the Role

The role works with department directors and leadership to provide guidance in the development, implementation and supervision of programs to promote cost-effective pharmaceutical care services. Collaborates and builds relationships with other executives (both internal and external) to ensure enterprise strategy incorporates and leverages pharmacy goals and initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Works with department directors and leadership to provide guidance in the development, implementation and supervision of programs to promote cost-effective pharmaceutical care services.
• Collaborates and builds relationships with other executives (both internal and external) to ensure enterprise strategy incorporates and leverages pharmacy goals and initiatives.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of current trends in contemporary pharmacy service provision.
• Demonstrated expertise to direct the pharmaceutical supply chain.
• Supports crucial specialty pharmacy operations and growth.
• Develops and implements strategies to optimize pharmacy supply chain processes, improve cost efficiency, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
• Collaborates with VP of Supply chain to align on overall organizational supply chain strategy.
• Implements robust inventory controls across inpatient, ambulatory and retail pharmacies.
• Negotiates and maintains all specialty pharmacy payor and drug contracts.
• Implements best practices to ensure efficient use of 340b program optimization across the organization (which includes multiple CHC partners and offsite BMC/BU locations).
• Maintains an effective quality assurance program in compliance with specialty pharmacy contracts and accreditation bodies (ex: URAC).
• Designs and implements supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
• Maintains industry best practices for pharmaceutical product sourcing and contracting.
• Leads wholesaler and GPO account maintenance, to ensure alignment of expense classes, cost centers, and cost accounting for purchasing and inventory transactions.
• Develops and implements growth strategies for specialty, ambulatory, and infusion pharmacy.
• Develops and maintains strategies to mitigate drug shortages.
• Collaborates to maintain computerized systems, split-billing software programs and specialized equipment and technologies utilized in operations related to the 340B Program.
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to optimize the 340B program and pharmacy supply chain.
• Commercializes home grown optimization solutions when market demand affords opportunities.
• Directs short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals.
• Directs quality management and continues quality improvement programs to ensure compliance with regulations and standards on an ongoing basis.
• Ensures follow up, and closes the loop on outstanding items.
• Establishes performance goals, allocates resources, and assesses policies for senior management.
• Demonstrates successful execution of business strategies for department products and services.
• Directs and participates in growth activities to support overall business objectives and plans.
• Maintains a commitment to uphold system values, enhance organizational culture, and focus on employee engagement.

Job Requirements

• B.S. degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy required.
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA or Pharm D) is preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required: Valid license as a pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts by the hire date.
• Experience: Ten to fifteen years of experience in hospital pharmacy management required.
• Academic medical center experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (ksa)

• Demonstrates excellent leadership for change skills.
• Promotes collaboration across multidisciplinary services.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates strategic planning and ability to negotiate contracts.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates a proved track record for developing and managing people.

Compensation Range

$175,500.00 - $254,500.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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