Pharma Category Manager: Strategic Negotiations & Growth

Vizient; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a Pharmacy Contracting professional to manage a leading portfolio of pharmacy service agreements and deliver cost-reducing contracting strategies. You will coordinate stakeholder needs through contracting, advisory, compliance, policy and analytics services, and support new opportunities in collaboration with teammates.

This office-based role requires strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, with travel as needed to support clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree or PharmD required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in contracting or pharmacy services.
• Direct negotiations experience preferred.
• Superior written and verbal communication and organization.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a market-leading portfolio of pharmacy service agreements.
• Lead contracting, advisory, compliance and analytics services.
• Coordinate stakeholder needs and align contracts with strategy.
• Negotiate terms and develop implementation plans with providers.
• Build relationships with pharmaceutical suppliers as a single point of contact.

Skills

Pharmacy background

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Pharmacy or PharmD Degree

Job description

Vizient is seeking a Pharmacy Contracting professional to manage a leading portfolio of pharmacy service agreements and deliver cost-reducing contracting strategies. You will coordinate stakeholder needs through contracting, advisory, compliance, policy and analytics services, and support new opportunities in collaboration with teammates.

This office-based role requires strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, with travel as needed to support clients and partners.