Senior Pharmacy Strategy & Operations Leader

Vizient, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a seasoned pharmacy consulting leader to drive engagements across multiple client accounts, optimizing enterprise pharmacy solutions and delivering measurable clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.

You will partner with health-system executives, pharmacy leaders, clinicians, and Vizient teams to assess programs, develop strategic recommendations, and guide implementation of initiatives that create value.

Qualifications

• Strong presentation, facilitation, executive-level communication, and client relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities and translate data into actionable solutions.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate consulting activities across multiple client accounts and project teams.
• Lead project teams to achieve deliverables within established timelines and budgets.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of pharmacy and medication management programs across health systems, infusion centers, ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, and clinics.
• Develop strategic operating plans using industry-leading practices, pharmaceutical care standards, data analysis, and benchmark comparisons to improve value, efficiency, and service excellence.
• Lead formulary management and therapeutic interchange initiatives to standardize products, improve pricing, optimize medication utilization, and identify clinical and financial opportunities.
• Deliver consultative and advisory services that translate pharmacy insights into actionable recommendations and measurable client outcomes.
• Develop and enhance pharmacy consulting solutions, services, methodologies, and supporting practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, client executives, pharmacy leaders, and clinicians to support project execution, implementation, and sustained results.
• Create and deliver influential presentations and recommendations to senior executives with clarity and confidence.
• Present pharmacy insights, leading practices, and strategic recommendations at national and regional forums.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Travel willingness

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or BSPharm)

Advanced degree in business or health administration preferred

Job description

Vizient, Inc. seeks a seasoned pharmacy consulting leader to drive engagements across multiple client accounts, optimizing enterprise pharmacy solutions and delivering measurable clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.

You will partner with health-system executives, pharmacy leaders, clinicians, and Vizient teams to assess programs, develop strategic recommendations, and guide implementation of initiatives that create value.