Pharmacy Executive IV

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,200 - 236,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking an experienced leader to provide strategic direction to the Pharmacy Aggregation Group. In this role, you will oversee pharmacy programs, collaborate with health system leaders, and enhance contracting opportunities.

The ideal candidate holds a PharmD and has extensive experience in multi-system hospital settings. You will build relationships with stakeholders, manage cross-functional projects, and deliver actionable insights to drive growth and improvement.

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois and comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a multi-system hospital setting with physician engagement.
• Experience as a Director of Pharmacy or similar role is preferred.
• Familiarity with Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy programs in collaboration with consultants and executives.
• Manage new opportunities in contracting and analytics services.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to align on priorities.
• Conduct voice-of-customer sessions for program refinement.
• Oversee project execution to deliver value-driven contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Clinical expertise

Data analysis

Education

PharmD

Master's degree in business

Job description

Summary

In this role, you will provide leadership and strategic direction to the Pharmacy Aggregation Group member facilities, distribution partners, and suppliers in collaboration with Vizient leadership and staff. You will lead value-based initiatives, performance improvement, and revenue enhancement programs. You will leverage clinical expertise, contracting strategies, and data-driven insights to deliver measurable value while cultivating strong member and partner relationships. You will demonstrate a collaborative, team-based approach and take accountability for advancing pharmacy program success across highly engaged health systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy programs in collaboration with consultants, subject matter experts, and leadership.
• Manage new opportunities across contracting, compliance, policy, and analytics services.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders up to the VP level to align on strategic and operational priorities.
• Conduct voice-of-customer sessions to gather insights and refine program offerings.
• Oversee cross-functional project execution to deliver value-driven contracts and market insights.
• Enhance tools and processes to improve contract visibility and utilization.
• Analyze stakeholder data to identify growth opportunities and deliver actionable insights.
• Forecast revenue, pursue organic growth opportunities, and support business development efforts.
• Develop and deliver training, presentations, and customized business reviews for stakeholders.
• Diagnose healthcare challenges and recommend scalable, innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience in a multi-system hospital setting with physician engagement required.
• PharmD required; Master's degree in business preferred.
• Experience as a Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, or Manager evaluating clinical savings and contracting opportunities preferred.
• Familiarity with Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities desired.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with ability to engage at senior leadership levels.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively to achieve results.
• Willingness to travel.

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 $135,200.00 to $236,600.00.

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 Employer

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.