Pharmacy Executive IV- Pharmacy Enterprise

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Chicago seeks an experienced pharmacy consultant to lead cross-client engagements, optimize enterprise pharmacy solutions, and deliver measurable clinical and financial results.

You will partner with health-system leaders, clinicians, and Vizient teams to assess programs and guide implementation of strategic initiatives. You will develop recommendations, influence senior executives, and contribute to expanding consulting solutions and services across client accounts.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (e.g., PharmD or BSPharm) required; master's in business or health admin preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in health-system pharmacy practice and consulting.
• Strong presentation and executive-level communication and client relationship skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate consulting activities across multiple client accounts and project teams.
• Lead project teams to achieve deliverables within 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 and benchmarks to improve value and efficiency.
• Lead formulary management and therapeutic interchange initiatives to standardize products and optimize medication utilization.
• Deliver consultative services that translate pharmacy insights into measurable client outcomes.
• Develop and enhance pharmacy consulting solutions, services, methodologies, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with client executives and clinicians to support project execution and sustained results.
• Create and deliver presentations to senior executives with clarity and confidence.
• Present insights and recommendations at national and regional forums.

Skills

Presentation skills

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Client relationship-building

Willingness to travel

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or BSPharm)

Master's in business or health administration (preferred)

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 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.

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.