Senior Director, Supply Chain, Pharmacy

Boston Medical Center Health System; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center Health System in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Director Pharmacy Supply Chain to lead the pharmacy supply chain, 340B oversight, and strategic operations for a multi-hundred-million dollar P&L. You will shape vendor contracts, drive cost efficiency, and partner with executives to advance enterprise pharmacy initiatives.

The role requires extensive hospital pharmacy leadership experience, Massachusetts licensure, and an advanced degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Pharmacy required; advanced degree preferred.
• Ten to fifteen years of experience in hospital pharmacy management.
• Massachusetts pharmacist license by hire date.
• Academic medical center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance in development, implementation and supervision of cost-effective pharmaceutical care services.
• Collaborate with executives to ensure enterprise strategy aligns with pharmacy goals.
• Direct the pharmaceutical supply chain and oversee 340B program operations.
• Oversee procurement, distribution and management of pharmaceutical products and services.
• Develop strategies to optimize supply chain processes and improve cost efficiency.
• Lead wholesaler and GPO account management and contract alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Contract Negotiation

Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Education

Pharmacy degree (B.S.)

Advanced degree preferred (MS/MBA/PharmD)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, System Pharmacy, this position will oversee and lead the pharmacy supply chain team and overall strategy and operations for $900M P&L. The senior director will also serve as the health system’s expert in the federal 340b program and be responsible for strategic direction and oversight of 340b program ($175M). In addition, this role will also work closely with life science partners to ensure access to specialty pharmacy drugs, maintain industry relations oversee all non-service related revenue and data contracts and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated and high-quality patient care is delivered for all specialty pharmacy contracts and accreditations. Lead strategy for gaining access to specialty pharmacy payor networks.

Position: Senior Director Pharmacy Supply Chain

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Exempt, Full-Time

Location: Boston, MA

This role reports to the Executive Director, System Pharmacy

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Works with department directors and leadership to provide guidance in the development, implementation and supervision of programs to promote cost-effective pharmaceutical care services.

• Collaborates and builds relationships with other executives (both internal and external) to ensure enterprise strategy incorporates and leverages pharmacy goals and initiatives.

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of current trends in contemporary pharmacy service provision.

• Demonstrated expertise to direct the pharmaceutical supply chain

• Help supports crucial specialty pharmacy operations and growth The role ensures efficient procurement, distribution, and management of pharmaceutical products and services across the organization

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize pharmacy supply chain processes, improve cost efficiency, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance

• Collaborate with VP of Supply chain to align on overall organizational supply chain strategy

• Implement robust inventory controls across inpatient, ambulatory and retail pharmacies Negotiate and maintain all specialty pharmacy payor and drug contracts

• Implement best practices to ensure efficient use of 340b program optimization across the organization (which includes multiple CHC partners and offsite BMC/BU locations)

• Monitor performance of 340b contract pharmacy budget

• Establish and maintain an effective quality assurance program in compliance withspecialty pharmacy contracts and accreditation bodies (ex: URAC)

• Design and implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.

• Maintain industry best practices for pharmaceutical product sourcing and contracting.

• Leads wholesaler and GPO account maintenance, to ensure alignment of expense classes, cost centers, and cost accounting for purchasing and inventory transactions.

• Develops and implements growth strategies for specialty, ambulatory, and infusion pharmacy.

• Develops and maintains strategies to mitigate drug shortages.

• Collaborates to maintain computerized systems, split-billing software programs and specialized equipment and technologies utilized in operations related to the 340B Program.

• Develop and implement innovative solutions to optimize the 340B program and pharmacy supply chain.

• Commercialize home grown optimization solutions when market demand affords opportunities.

• Responsible for development and implementation of innovative joint strategies focused on demonstrating value proposition to payors in the delivery of high touch patient services, adherence services and data services

Directs short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals.

Directs quality management and continues quality improvement programs to ensure compliance with regulations and standards on an ongoing basis. Examples like overseeing and checking on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on all aspects of operations. Ensures follow up, and closes the loop on outstanding items

Establish the performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies for senior management.

Demonstrates successful execution of business strategies for department products and services.

Directs and participate in growth activities to support overall business objectives and plans.

Maintains a commitment to uphold system values, enhance organizational culture, and focus on employee engagement. This goes beyond the HR function of balancing FTEs and labor costs to focusing on opportunities for career enhancement and personal fulfillment within the department.

Responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and rules; compliance with all accreditation standards and knowledge of and adherence to all policies and procedures of the organization and department.

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a healthy work environment. A healthy work environment is one where people feel supported, held accountable, where standards are applied and expectations are clear. A healthy work environment is one where leadership supports and leads, models behavioral standards and sets the example for how to do all things right. Critical responsibilities related to this

Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

B.S. degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy required. Advanced degree (MS, MBA or Pharm D) is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Valid license as a pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts by the hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

Ten to fifteen years of experience in hospital pharmacy management required. Academic medical center experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA):

• Demonstrates excellent leadership for change skills
• Promotes collaboration across multidisciplinary services
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates strategic planning and ability to negotiate contracts
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and communication skill
• Demonstrates a proved track record for developing and managing people

Compensation Range:

$175,500.00- $254,500.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE:

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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