Pharmacy Executive IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior Pharmacy leader in Minnesota to provide strategic direction for the Pharmacy Aggregation Group, collaborating with Vizient leadership and facilities.

You will drive value-based initiatives, performance improvement, and revenue enhancement through clinical expertise, contracting strategies, and data-driven insights. The role emphasizes strong relationships with member facilities and distribution partners.

Qualifications

• PharmD required; MBA or business-focused degree preferred.
• Experience leading pharmacy programs and engaging senior leadership.
• Proven ability to evaluate clinical savings and contracting opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy programs in collaboration with consultants and leadership.
• Manage opportunities across contracting, compliance, policy, and analytics.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders up to VP level.
• Conduct voice-of-customer sessions to refine offerings.
• Oversee cross-functional project execution delivering value-driven contracts.
• Enhance tools to improve contract visibility and utilization.
• Forecast revenue and support business development efforts.
• Develop training and business reviews for stakeholders.
• Diagnose healthcare challenges and recommend scalable solutions.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Stakeholder management

Contracting opportunities

Data-driven insights

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PharmD

MBA or equivalent

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 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

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.