Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, Supply Chain and Operations

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

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist for the Supply Chain and Operations team in the Inpatient Pharmacy. This role focuses on optimizing medication inventory, containment of costs, drug shortage management, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires a Doctor of Pharmacy (or PharmD) with MA license by hire date, at least three years of pharmacy experience, and mastery of Epic, Pyxis, and Omnicell.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• Massachusetts pharmacist license by the hire date.
• Minimum three years of pharmacy practice or completion of a PGY1 residency.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmaceutical supply chain operations, including inventory and cost control.
• Lead drug shortage meetings and present updates at inpatient staff meetings.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, ensure timely deliveries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure medication availability and compliance.
• Oversee automated dispensing systems and optimize operations.
• Analyze data to monitor performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Pharmacy supply chain experience

Vendor relationship management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Massachusetts pharmacist license by hire date

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: Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, Supply Chain and Operations Department: Inpatient Pharmacy Schedule: Full Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

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.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• 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

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

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.