Senior Director, Supply Chain, Pharmacy

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 175,500 - 254,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) savings matches

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Senior Director of Pharmacy Supply Chain in Boston, MA, to oversee and lead the pharmacy supply chain team with responsibility for a $900M P&L. The candidate will direct the pharmaceutical supply chain while also focusing on specialty pharmacy operations and strategic planning.

This role requires a valid pharmacist license in Massachusetts and robust experience in hospital pharmacy management, ideally within academic medical centers. A comprehensive compensation package includes benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Ten to fifteen years of experience in hospital pharmacy management.
• Valid license as a pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts by the hire date.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmacy supply chain team and operations for $900M P&L.
• Direct pharmaceutical supply chain and specialty pharmacy operations.
• Implement strategies to optimize pharmacy supply chain processes.

Skills

Leadership for change

Collaboration across multidisciplinary services

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

People management

Education

B.S. degree in Pharmacy

Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or Pharm D)

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 the 340b program ($175M). In addition, this role will 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

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, supporting crucial specialty pharmacy operations and growth.
• The role ensures efficient procurement, distribution, and management of pharmaceutical products and services across the organization.
• Develops and implements strategies to optimize pharmacy supply chain processes, improve cost efficiency, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
• Collaborates with VP of Supply Chain to align on overall organizational supply chain strategy.
• Implements robust inventory controls across inpatient, ambulatory, and retail pharmacies.
• Negotiates and maintains all specialty pharmacy payor and drug contracts.
• Implements best practices to ensure efficient use of the 340b program across the organization, including multiple CHC partners and off‑site BMC/BU locations.
• Monitors performance of the 340b contract pharmacy budget.
• Establishes and maintains an effective quality assurance program in compliance with specialty pharmacy contracts and accreditation bodies (e.g., URAC).
• Designs and implements supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
• Maintains 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.
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to optimize the 340B program and pharmacy supply chain.
• Commercializes home‑grown optimization solutions when market demand affords opportunities.
• Develops and implements 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; oversees daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on all aspects of operations.
• Ensures follow‑up and closes the loop on outstanding items.
• Establishes performance goals, allocates resources, and assesses policies for senior management.
• Demonstrates successful execution of business strategies for department products and services.
• Directs and participates 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; goes beyond HR functions to create career enhancement and personal fulfillment opportunities within the department.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations and rules; complies with accreditation standards and all organizational policies and procedures.
• Creates and maintains a healthy work environment, where people feel supported, held accountable, and where standards and expectations are clear; leadership models behavioral standards and sets the example for doing all things right.
• Adheres to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

EDUCATION

• B.S. degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy required.
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or Pharm D) 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.
• Promotes collaboration across multidisciplinary services.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates strategic planning and ability to negotiate contracts.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates a proven track record for developing and managing people.

Compensation Range

• Compensation Range: $175,500.00– $254,500.00.
• Includes factors such as education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures that directly relate to the position; also considers business needs, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
• In addition to base pay, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes 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: This range is based on Boston‑area data and may be modified based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.

We encourage applicants with disabilities to request accommodations. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

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BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and flu, and receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine.