Senior Director, Pharmacy Commit

Vizient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 156,500 - 290,100; Full time

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Incentives

Job summary

Vizient seeks a Senior Director, Pharmacy Commit to lead strategic programs and oversee a team of Pharmacy Executives. You will drive growth, optimize contract performance, and strengthen relationships with health systems and supplier partners.

The role emphasizes executive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on client satisfaction, renewal management, and financial outcomes, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• Progressive leadership experience within pharmacy, healthcare, or an academic health system.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience managing executive-level client relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence across matrixed organizations.
• Executive-level communication, negotiation, and change management skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Pharmacy Executives to ensure delivery of client experiences and objectives.
• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Pharmacy Commit programs.
• Work with leadership and client management regarding key accounts and renewals.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to client satisfaction, contract activation, utilization, retention, and financial performance.
• Serve as executive sponsor for Pharmacy Commit members, supporting reviews, renewals, escalations, and planning.
• Identify opportunities to expand participation and improve member value.
• Accountable for achieving revenue, savings, participation, and growth goals.
• Monitor program financial performance and improve value to members and Vizient.
• Standardize processes and lead continuous improvement across Pharmacy Commit.
• Identify emerging pharmacy trends and opportunities to strengthen Vizient's market leadership.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Pharmacy Sourcing, Consulting, Contracting, Analytics, Legal, Operations, Client Management, and Sales.
• Drive contract performance through activation, utilization, compliance, and adoption of pharmacy solutions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relationships

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in business/healthcare

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Summary

The Senior Director, Pharmacy Commit is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational excellence, and continued growth of Vizient's Pharmacy Commit programs. This leader oversees a team of Pharmacy Executives responsible for delivering exceptional member experiences, optimizing contract performance, driving pharmacy value, and strengthening strategic relationships with health systems and supplier partners. The Senior Director establishes organizational priorities, develops talent, ensures operational consistency, and collaborates across Vizient to advance the Pharmacy Commit strategy while achieving client retention, growth, and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Pharmacy Executives to ensure consistent delivery of exceptional client experiences and achievement of organizational objectives.
• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Pharmacy Commit programs, ensuring alignment with Vizient's pharmacy and enterprise objectives.
• Work with leadership and client management regarding any key account and renewal of key accounts the team manages.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to client satisfaction, contract activation, utilization, retention, and financial performance.
• Serve as executive sponsor for key Pharmacy Commit members, supporting executive business reviews, renewals, escalations, and strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities to expand participation, increase contract utilization, develop new offerings, and improve overall member value.
• Accountable for achieving revenue, savings, participation, and growth goals.
• Monitor program financial performance and recommend strategies to improve value delivered to members and Vizient.
• Standardize operational processes, establish best practices, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the Pharmacy Commit organization.
• Identify emerging pharmacy trends, market opportunities, and innovative service offerings that enhance member value and strengthen Vizient's market leadership.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Pharmacy Sourcing, Consulting, Contracting, Analytics, Legal, Operations, Client Management, and Sales to deliver integrated pharmacy solutions.
• Drive contract performance by improving activation, utilization, compliance, and member adoption of pharmacy solutions.
• Provide executive oversight for Statements of Work, participation agreements, renewals, and contractual relationships to ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Provide ongoing coaching and developmental support to the pharmacy teams.
• Establish and maintain a best-in-class client experience through proactive engagement, executive partnership, issue resolution, and measurable value delivery.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred; advanced degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field desired.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Progressive leadership experience within pharmacy, healthcare, or an academic health system.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience managing executive-level client relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Strong financial, business, and operational acumen.
• Experience with pharmacy contracting, group purchasing organizations (GPOs), or healthcare supply chain preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence across matrixed organizations.
• Executive-level communication, negotiation, and change management skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Career Framework

Management - Senior Director (M4)

Compensation

Estimated Hiring Range: $156,500 to $290,100. The position is also incentive eligible.

Benefits

View our benefits plan here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers