Sr Director, Pharmacy Consulting

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 156,000 - 291,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Manager to enhance pharmacy programs across member health systems. The role focuses on operational assessments, strategic planning, and project management to improve service efficiency and satisfaction. Candidates should possess a pharmacy degree and extensive leadership experience in healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of pharmacy leadership experience in medium to large healthcare systems.
• Experience as Chief Pharmacy Officer or Director of Pharmacy Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of pharmacy and medication management programs in various settings.
• Develop project work plans and provide implementation support to achieve objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Regulatory Standards

Pharmaceutical Care Standards

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Pharmacy degree

Master’s degree in Business or Healthcare Administration

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 draw upon your demonstrated expertise in pharmacy practice to accurately assess pharmacy operating environments, review and prioritize member challenges, and design operational plans to achieve efficient, high value pharmacy programs. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, staffing and service delivery optimization strategies, automation and information technology applications, supply chain optimization, medication safety and regulatory readiness. You will position the pharmacy enterprise to provide optimal value to the organization through adoption of industry leading practices. Specific areas of involvement will include project management, conducting pharmacy operational assessments, and implementation of high priority opportunities.

Responsibilities

Conduct practical assessments of pharmacy and medication management programs in member health systems, infusion centers, ambulatory surgery centers and associated provider offices and clinics.

Provide information and solutions utilizing evidenced based literature, regulatory standards, data analysis, and leading practices from other Vizient member health systems.

Utilize industry leading practices, pharmaceutical care standards and benchmark comparisons to develop strategic operating plans that will position the pharmacy program for optimal value, efficiency, and service excellence.

Develop project work plans and provide hands on implementation support to achieve high priority objectives.

Meet or exceed contractual value targets for all assigned projects.

Achieve excellent member satisfaction scores at the completion of an engagement.

Create and deliver influential communications with clarity and confidence to health system senior executives.

Support Vizient consulting practice activities, including development, launch and implementation of new or improved services and products.

Support member proposal development in collaboration with the Vizient management team and corporate sales executives, serving as a subject matter expert throughout the sales process.

Requirements:

Pharmacy degree required. Master’s degree in Business or Healthcare Administration from an accredited university is preferred.

7 or more years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience in a medium to large health care system required.

Experience as a Chief Pharmacy Officer, Director of Pharmacy Services or Pharmacy Operations Manager at a system or regional level is preferred.

Health System Pharmacy Consulting experience is preferred.

Absolute and uncompromising integrity demonstrating the ability to collaborate with Vizient members instilling trust, integrity, fairness, and credibility while meeting or exceeding the Vizient member’s expectations

Flexible, adaptable, and creative. Ability to work both independently and as part of a high performing team.

Demonstrated a record of achievement in health system pharmacy leadership.

Ability to meet deadlines and implement projects effectively across multiple entities

Produce quality Vizient member deliverables with minimal supervision and maintain high member satisfaction through interactions and engagement

Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables. Must be open to 50% travel nationally.

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 draw upon your demonstrated expertise in pharmacy practice to accurately assess pharmacy operating environments, review and prioritize member challenges, and design operational plans to achieve efficient, high value pharmacy programs. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, staffing and service delivery optimization strategies, automation and information technology applications, supply chain optimization, medication safety and regulatory readiness. You will position the pharmacy enterprise to provide optimal value to the organization through adoption of industry leading practices. Specific areas of involvement will include project management, conducting pharmacy operational assessments, and implementation of high priority opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct practical assessments of pharmacy and medication management programs in member health systems, infusion centers, ambulatory surgery centers and associated provider offices and clinics.

• Provide information and solutions utilizing evidenced based literature, regulatory standards, data analysis, and leading practices from other Vizient member health systems.

• Utilize industry leading practices, pharmaceutical care standards and benchmark comparisons to develop strategic operating plans that will position the pharmacy program for optimal value, efficiency, and service excellence.

• Develop project work plans and provide hands on implementation support to achieve high priority objectives.

• Meet or exceed contractual value targets for all assigned projects.

• Achieve excellent member satisfaction scores at the completion of an engagement.

• Create and deliver influential communications with clarity and confidence to health system senior executives.

• Support Vizient consulting practice activities, including development, launch and implementation of new or improved services and products.

• Support member proposal development in collaboration with the Vizient management team and corporate sales executives, serving as a subject matter expert throughout the sales process.

Requirements:

• Pharmacy degree required. Master’s degree in Business or Healthcare Administration from an accredited university is preferred.

• 7 or more years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience in a medium to large health care system required.

• Experience as a Chief Pharmacy Officer, Director of Pharmacy Services or Pharmacy Operations Manager at a system or regional level is preferred.

• Health System Pharmacy Consulting experience is preferred.

• Absolute and uncompromising integrity demonstrating the ability to collaborate with Vizient members instilling trust, integrity, fairness, and credibility while meeting or exceeding the Vizient member’s expectations

• Flexible, adaptable, and creative. Ability to work both independently and as part of a high performing team.

• Demonstrated a record of achievement in health system pharmacy leadership.

• Ability to meet deadlines and implement projects effectively across multiple entities

• Produce quality Vizient member deliverables with minimal supervision and maintain high member satisfaction through interactions and engagement

• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables. Must be open to 50% travel nationally.

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 $156,500.00 to $290,100.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

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.

About the company

Connecting members with knowledge, solutions and expertise that accelerate performance to ensure they deliver exceptional, cost-effective health care. Group purchasing organization serving academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospi...

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