Pharmacy Supply Chain & Operations Leader

BMC Software; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, Supply Chain and Operations, to optimize the hospital's pharmaceutical inventory and expenditure. You will lead drug shortage mitigation, coordinate with vendors, and supervise dispensing operations from the central pharmacy to ensure availability and compliance.

The role requires a PharmD or PharmD-equivalent, Massachusetts license by hire date, and at least three years of pharmacy experience, preferably in supply chain.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited program or Bachelor’s in Pharmacy.
• Massachusetts pharmacist license by hire date.
• Minimum three years of pharmacy practice experience or completion of a PGY1 residency.
• Preference for experience in pharmacy supply chain.
• Proficiency with Epic, Pyxis, and Omnicell; familiarity with Infor, Sentry, QuicksortRx, and Cencora.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmaceutical supply chain operations including inventory management and cost control.
• Lead drug shortage meetings and present updates at inpatient staff meetings.
• Negotiate contracts and build relationships with external vendors to ensure timely deliveries.
• Oversee automated dispensing systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize medication utilization through data analysis.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain security of drug handling.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Supply chain management

Cost management

Drug shortage management

Vendor relationships

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy / PharmD or Bachelor’s in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Omnicell

Infor

Sentry

QuicksortRx

Cencora

Job description

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, Supply Chain and Operations, to optimize the hospital's pharmaceutical inventory and expenditure. You will lead drug shortage mitigation, coordinate with vendors, and supervise dispensing operations from the central pharmacy to ensure availability and compliance.

The role requires a PharmD or PharmD-equivalent, Massachusetts license by hire date, and at least three years of pharmacy experience, preferably in supply chain.