Senior Consultant- Pharmacy Business Manager

Vizient; United States; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a seasoned professional to support pharmacy clients across GPO and Pharmacy Enterprise engagements, delivering data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and operational improvements.

You will collaborate with internal teams and client pharmacy leaders to develop innovative solutions, analyze complex data, and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance. Travel may be required for client engagements.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience required in pharmacy operations, pharmacy business management, GPO, or healthcare consulting.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience in financial modeling, benchmarking, and analysis of large datasets.
• Experience interpreting and presenting complex operational and financial information to pharmacy and executive leadership.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines.
• Knowledge of pharmacy purchasing strategies, contract performance, and classes of trade (340B and WAC) preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with experience facilitating client meetings and executive discussions.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously to meet clients’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven solutions and program offerings that improve pharmacy financial and operational performance across diverse client environments.
• Manage project plans, priorities, and deliverables across multiple client engagements to ensure timely execution and objectives.
• Facilitate client meetings and progress updates to communicate findings, recommendations, and outcomes.
• Conduct advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and benchmarking to identify trends and translate information into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with Spend Management, Analytics, and Pharmacy Leadership to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, outcomes, and cost management.
• Analyze purchasing strategies across classes of trade (340B and WAC) to evaluate contract performance and savings opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, executive presentations, financial reports, and analytical tools to communicate performance insights to leadership.
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, cost savings, revenue enhancement, and operational improvements.
• Build and maintain collaborative client and cross-functional relationships to support implementation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Benchmarking

Presentation skills

Project management

Communication

Travel willingness

Collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree 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 support Vizient pharmacy clients across Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and Pharmacy Enterprise engagements by delivering data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and operational improvements. You will collaborate with internal teams and client pharmacy leaders to develop innovative solutions, analyze complex data, and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance. You will manage project deliverables, communicate actionable recommendations to leadership, and contribute to the development of tools, services, and solutions that enhance client value.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative, data-driven solutions and program offerings that improve pharmacy financial and operational performance across diverse client environments.
• Manage project plans, priorities, and deliverables across multiple client engagements to ensure timely execution and achievement of objectives.
• Facilitate client meetings, project discussions, and progress updates to communicate findings, recommendations, and outcomes.
• Conduct advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and benchmarking to identify trends, evaluate performance, and translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with Spend Management, Analytics, and Pharmacy Leadership teams to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, clinical outcomes, and cost management.
• Analyze pharmacy purchasing strategies across all classes of trade, including 340B and Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC), to evaluate contract performance, regulatory considerations, and savings opportunities.
• Partner with suppliers and internal contracting teams to identify contracting opportunities, support negotiations, and advance value-based agreements aligned with client financial and clinical objectives.
• Develop dashboards, executive presentations, financial reports, and analytical tools to communicate performance insights and strategic recommendations to pharmacy and executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, cost savings, revenue enhancement, and operational improvements to support client growth and pharmacy performance.
• Build and maintain collaborative client and cross-functional relationships to support knowledge sharing, successful implementation of initiatives, and continuous improvement.

Position is Hybrid 3 days on site.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in pharmacy operations, pharmacy business management, group purchasing organizations (GPO), or healthcare consulting preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience in financial modeling, benchmarking, and analysis of large datasets.
• Experience interpreting and presenting complex operational and financial information to pharmacy and executive leadership.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines.
• Knowledge of pharmacy purchasing strategies, contract performance, and classes of trade, including 340B and WAC, preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with experience facilitating client meetings and executive discussions.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients' needs and timetables.

Position is Hybrid 3 days on site.

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 $88,900.00 to $155,500.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Benefits

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.