Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, Supply Chain and Operations

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) seeks a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, Supply Chain and Operations to manage and optimize the hospital's pharmaceutical supply chain. The role emphasizes inventory optimization, cost containment, drug shortage mitigation, and regulatory compliance within inpatient operations.

The pharmacist will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, oversee central pharmacy dispensing, and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable medication availability and efficient

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Massachusetts pharmacist license by the hire date.
• Minimum 3 years of pharmacy practice experience or completion of a PGY1 residency.
• Experience in pharmacy supply chain preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain management, cost control, and inventory.
• Proficiency with Epic, Pyxis, and Omnicell required.
• Familiarity with Infor, Sentry, QuicksortRx, and Cencora platforms preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and pursue a national supply chain certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmaceutical supply chain operations including inventory management and cost control.
• Lead drug shortage mitigation and manage drug shortage meetings.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain vendor relationships for timely deliveries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure medication availability.
• Oversee automated dispensing systems for regulatory compliance and efficiency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through data analysis and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and drug safety requirements.
• Support training for staff on supply chain processes and systems.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the pharmacy supply chain team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Massachusetts pharmacist license

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Omnicell

Infor

Sentry

QuicksortRx

Cencora platforms

Job description

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Supply Chain and Operations Pharmacist is responsible for managing pharmaceutical supply chain operations at Boston Medical Center. The role focuses on optimizing medication inventory, containing costs, and drug shortage management, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The pharmacist will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational efficiency, oversee medication dispensing out of the central pharmacy, and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Supply Chain and Operations Pharmacist is responsible for managing pharmaceutical supply chain operations at Boston Medical Center. The role focuses on optimizing medication inventory, containing costs, and drug shortage management, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The pharmacist will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational efficiency, oversee medication dispensing out of the central pharmacy, and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Position: Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, Supply Chain and Operations

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Schedule: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage pharmaceutical supply chain operations, including medication inventory management, cost control, and drug shortage mitigation and management. This individual will lead drug shortage meetings and present drug shortage information and updates at the inpatient staff meeting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors, negotiating contracts, ensuring timely deliveries, and addressing any supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as operations, clinical, finance, compliance, central supply, ambulatory care clinics, informatics, nursing, providers, and external vendors to ensure smooth supply chain operations and optimal medication availability.
• Oversee and optimize automated dispensing systems (e.g., carousel), ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Implement strategies to manage and prevent drug shortages, working with internal and external stakeholders to identify alternatives and ensure continuous medication availability.
• Conduct data analysis to monitor supply chain performance, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and improve medication utilization.
• Maintain and enforce compliance with healthcare regulations, including drug safety, reporting, and security requirements.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and cost‑effective practices throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain.
• Support training initiatives for clinical and operational staff on supply chain processes and systems and new members of the supply chain team.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations within the pharmacy supply chain team.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Required: Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• Massachusetts pharmacist license by the hire date.
• Minimum three years of experience in pharmacy practice or completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency.
• Preferred: experience in pharmacy supply chain
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain management and operations, cost management, drug shortage prevention, and inventory control.
• Proficiency with Epic, Pyxis, and/or Omnicell required.
• Preferred familiarity with Infor, Sentry, QuicksortRx, and Cencora platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new concepts and processes.
• Possess or able to obtain nationally recognized pharmacy supply chain certificate.

Additional Skills/Experience

• Strong problem‑solving skills, especially in drug shortage management and operational inefficiencies.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure efficient and cost‑effective supply chain operations.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to continuous improvement and cost‑effective practices.

Compensation Range

$112,000.00- $162,500.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market‑competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston‑area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans