Pharmacy Initiatives Specialist

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Michigan - Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor is seeking a Change Management Lead to guide pharmacy initiatives across ambulatory settings. You will report to the Pharmacy Executive Leadership and collaborate with senior leaders on cross-enterprise initiatives, affiliations, and network development.

The role requires 8+ years in health care/pharmacy, strong communication, change management, and data-analytic skills to drive decision-making and KPI measurement.

Qualifications

  • MBA or MHA or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 8 years of health care work experience in pharmacy or related field.
  • Strong communication, change management, and analytical abilities.
  • Experience advising senior leadership on cross-department initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and executes strategic pharmacy initiatives across ambulatory settings.
  • Advise senior leadership on cross-enterprise initiatives and partnerships.
  • Coordinate strategic plans, affiliations and network development opportunities.
  • Utilize analytics to drive decision-making and measure KPIs before/after initiatives.

Skills

Oral and written communication
Change management
Stakeholder engagement
Data analysis
Roadmap for change

Education

MBA or Health Services Administration

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

Assess the current pharmacy health care market, plan for future scenarios, develop and execute adaptive business strategies that navigate the landscape of opportunities, undergoing constant refinement and improvement.

Responsibilities

Develops and assists in the execution of Michigan Medicine Pharmacy strategic plans and initiatives, spanning the tripartite mission across Ambulatory Pharmacy. As reporting to the Pharmacy Executive Leadership team, advise senior leadership across a variety of pharmacy enterprise initiatives, including:

  • creating coordinated strategic plans,
  • assessing and executing strategic affiliations and network development opportunities,
  • implementing and coordinating key strategic initiatives, breaking down silos and working across departments
  • developing and utilizing analytics to drive decision-making; using data to measure key performance indicators (KPIs) before and after, supporting the change to deliver expected results.

Responsible for identifying and generating solutions and recommendations for varying complexity of issues. Works with strategic affiliates on cross-enterprise initiatives.

Work Environment
  • General office environment with open and closed workspace; virtual hybrid location(s); computer, telephone, Microsoft application & other software inputs, variable travel to pharmacy site locations based on initiatives, potential for business related travel in and out of state
Required Qualifications
Education
  • Masters in Business Administration or Health Services Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience
License / Certification / Registration
  • None
Experience
  • Minimum 8 years of health care work experience in pharmacy or equivalent health care service field.
Skills & Abilities
  • Highly skilled in oral and written communication for content, clarity, and delivery
  • Highly skilled in change management including key competencies: active listening, adaptability, stakeholder engagement, and managing resistance
  • Managing the logistical, technical, and scheduling aspects of the change initiative
  • Expert ability to utilize data analysis to track progress and clear, consistent messaging to build trust
  • Competency creating a roadmap for change, identifying risks, setting goals, and developing contingency plans
Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail
Job Opening ID

280964

Working Title

Pharmacy Initiatives Specialist

Job Title

Change Management Lead

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Pharmacy Administration

Posting Begin/End Date

8/04/2026 - 9/03/2026

Career Interest

Administration
Pharmacy

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