Pharmacy Executive IV- Pharmacy Enterprise

Vizient, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a seasoned pharmacy consulting leader to drive engagements across multiple client accounts, optimizing enterprise pharmacy solutions and delivering measurable clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.

You will partner with health-system executives, pharmacy leaders, clinicians, and Vizient teams to assess programs, develop strategic recommendations, and guide implementation of initiatives that create value.

Qualifications

• Strong presentation, facilitation, executive-level communication, and client relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities and translate data into actionable solutions.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate consulting activities across multiple client accounts and project teams.
• Lead project teams to achieve deliverables within established timelines and budgets.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of pharmacy and medication management programs across health systems, infusion centers, ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, and clinics.
• Develop strategic operating plans using industry-leading practices, pharmaceutical care standards, data analysis, and benchmark comparisons to improve value, efficiency, and service excellence.
• Lead formulary management and therapeutic interchange initiatives to standardize products, improve pricing, optimize medication utilization, and identify clinical and financial opportunities.
• Deliver consultative and advisory services that translate pharmacy insights into actionable recommendations and measurable client outcomes.
• Develop and enhance pharmacy consulting solutions, services, methodologies, and supporting practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, client executives, pharmacy leaders, and clinicians to support project execution, implementation, and sustained results.
• Create and deliver influential presentations and recommendations to senior executives with clarity and confidence.
• Present pharmacy insights, leading practices, and strategic recommendations at national and regional forums.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Travel willingness

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or BSPharm)

Advanced degree in business or health administration preferred

Job description

Culture

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 lead pharmacy consulting engagements across multiple client accounts to optimize pharmacy enterprise solutions and strengthen value delivered to clients. You will partner with health-system executives, pharmacy leaders, clinicians, and internal Vizient teams to assess pharmacy and medication management programs, develop strategic recommendations, and guide implementation of initiatives that deliver measurable clinical, operational, and financial results. You will also provide pharmacy subject matter expertise and contribute to the development and enhancement of consulting solutions and services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate consulting activities across multiple client accounts and project teams.
• Lead project teams to achieve deliverables within established timelines and budgets.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of pharmacy and medication management programs across health systems, infusion centers, ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, and clinics.
• Develop strategic operating plans using industry-leading practices, pharmaceutical care standards, data analysis, and benchmark comparisons to improve value, efficiency, and service excellence.
• Lead formulary management and therapeutic interchange initiatives to standardize products, improve pricing, optimize medication utilization, and identify clinical and financial opportunities.
• Deliver consultative and advisory services that translate pharmacy insights into actionable recommendations and measurable client outcomes.
• Develop and enhance pharmacy consulting solutions, services, methodologies, and supporting practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, client executives, pharmacy leaders, and clinicians to support project execution, implementation, and sustained results.
• Create and deliver influential presentations and recommendations to senior executives with clarity and confidence.
• Present pharmacy insights, leading practices, and strategic recommendations at national and regional forums.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Pharmacy degree (e.g., PharmD or BSPharm) required; master’s degree in business or health administration preferred.
• Relevant health-system pharmacy practice experience required.
• Experience assessing pharmacy programs and developing strategic clinical, operational, and financial recommendations required.
• Experience with Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities preferred.
• Experience leading pharmacy operations, medication management, or healthcare consulting initiatives preferred.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, executive-level communication, and client relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities and translate data into actionable solutions.
• Willingness to travel.

Compensation & Benefits

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

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.

About Vizient

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.