Pharmacy Executive II

RXinsider LTD.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking an experienced contract manager for pharmacy services, managing a market-leading portfolio of supplier agreements and delivering best-in-class contracting strategies. The role requires pharmacy expertise and direct negotiation experience.

The position is office-based with three days per week on site in Irving, TX or Chicago, IL, and travel is required. A strong focus on communication, cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Contracting experience with direct negotiations required.
• Superior communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Strong presentation and customer service skills.
• Cross-functional interaction skills with a proven track record of delivering results needed.
• Experience in pharmacy, marketing, business and/or project management a plus.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of business strategy with overall corporate strategic objectives related to services and contracting activities.
• Manage contracts to Vizient contract processes and standards.
• Review financial aspects of assigned contracts including budget accruals, forecasting, and revenue expectations.
• Build relationships with pharmaceutical suppliers and serve as single point of communication on pharmacy service programs.
• Lead key pharmaceutical negotiations process that include opportunity identification, strategy formulation, contract development, negotiation, documentation, and implementation.
• Develop and negotiate Statements of Work for services.
• Manage performance of statements of work and deliver superior customer service experience to client.
• Monitor contract performance for execution, market competitiveness and supplier compliance to terms and conditions
• Collaborate with peers and management to ensure delivery of Vizient services.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Customer service

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will manage a market-leading portfolio of pharmaceutical supplier service agreements delivering best-in-class contracting strategies and expertise that provide supply chain cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of business strategy with overall corporate strategic objectives related to services and contracting activities.
• Manage contracts to Vizient contract processes and standards.
• Review financial aspects of assigned contracts including budget accruals, forecasting, and revenue expectations.
• Build relationships with pharmaceutical suppliers and serve as single point of communication on pharmacy service programs.
• Lead key pharmaceutical negotiations process that include opportunity identification, strategy formulation, contract development, negotiation, documentation, and implementation.
• Develop and negotiate Statements of Work for services.
• Manage performance of statements of work and deliver superior customer service experience to client.
• Monitor contract performance for execution, market competitiveness and supplier compliance to terms and conditions
• Collaborate with peers and management to ensure delivery of Vizient services.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Contracting experience with direct negotiations required.
• Superior communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Strong presentation and customer service skills.
• Cross-functional interaction skills with a proven track record of delivering results needed.
• Experience in pharmacy, marketing, business and/or project management a plus.
• Willingness to travel.

This is an office based role with an expectation of three days per week on site (Irving, TX, or Chicago, IL)

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.