Director Pharmacy Strategy
Director Pharmacy Strategy
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Job Description
What you will be doing:
This position is responsible for leadership of growth initiatives for Pharmacy Services. Specifically the Director is tasked with leading project management and driving implementation of strategic projects and initiatives in the execution of pharmacy strategy. The position works closely with the GVP & VPs of Pharmacy and other Pharmacy program leaders to lead a variety of strategic initiatives (i.e. projects and strategic partnerships / acquisitions). The Director is responsible for communicating status reports to pharmacy and supply chain leaders e-team and BOD as appropriate.
The Director is accountable for leading large cross-functional project teams and directing stakeholders in association with strategic initiatives and integration efforts. The Director will have accountability for meeting identified timelines and managing expenses to budget. The Director will also be expected to manage the efforts of cross-functional teams. The Director will have sufficient business acumen to resolve complex issues in conjunction with Legal and Compliance teams. The director will provide routine reporting on the progress of key initiatives
The Director is also responsible for working with business leaders on development and incubation of new strategic initiatives partnerships or acquisitions including problem identification planning obtaining resources legal review supervising any contractors and transitioning the initiative into business operations.
In addition to providing project management ownership the Director is expected to have the business acumen required to provide operations support for the program. The scope of this position covers identifying and tracking project resources developing schedules coordinating the activities of all stakeholders and accountability for meeting timelines. The Director will create or supervise the creation of preliminary financial models for new initiatives.
The Director will lead diligence for potential acquisitions and serve as the IMO leader for integration planning with various functional areas. In addition the Director will be responsible for analyzing revenue expenses forecasts and operating metrics for new strategic partnerships or acquisitions. The Director will provide competitive analysis for the GPO and will scan the market to identify potential acquisition or partnership targets.
Lastly the Director will assist with other ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives that arise to support Pharmacy Services.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility #1 30%
Project management and tracking
Strategic initiatives
Lead the development of project plans for key Pharmacy strategic initiatives
Work with initiative owners and stakeholders to understand business requirements and expectations
Serve as initiative owner
Bring cross-functional teams together and facilitate meetings to achieve consensus on key issues risks or roadblocks
Obtain monthly project plan updates from strategic initiative owners and provide updates to pharmacy and supply chain leaders.
Manage task execution including issue tracking resolution and change management throughout the project
Lead problem resolution to ensure the project stays on track according to plan
Pharmacy / Supply Chain acquisitions
Serve as the IMO leader for acquisition integration planning
Lead cross-functional teams to ensure integration work is on track
Prepare all integration related updates and content for meetings
Identify any integration related risks and facilitate meetings to resolve
Responsibility #2 10%
Financial analysis and reporting
Analyze financial information (revenue expenses forecasts operating metrics) related to new business initiatives partnerships and acquisitions and provide insights and trending to GVP Pharmacy
Develop and update revenue forecasts for new strategic partnerships or acquisitions
Reconcile reported monthly financials with the forecast
Develop a reporting routine for the leaders of new business initiatives
Develop ad hoc financial reports for the new business initiatives / partnerships and acquisitions as needed
Responsibility #3 20%
Supply chain operational support
Lead member committees advisory groups collaboratives or task forces as needed.
Identify and implement initiatives to increase GPO revenue.
Provide operational expertise and support once a strategic initiative is launched and operational
Collaborate with Pharmacy Services Sr. Directors and Directors to support pharmacy supplier relationship development and contract uptake
Responsibility #4 40%
Strategic initiatives
Lead pharmacy strategic initiatives
Engage stakeholders from various departments and business units to identify project deliverables and work through potential issues
Develop project plans as needed and monitor progress
Present proposed initiatives to pharmacy and supply chain leaders and provide regular updates on project status.
Develop content in conjunction with pharmacy leaders and marketing teams for pharmacy initiatives slides slicks webpage updates template format / layout
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
Years of Applicable Experience - 7 or more yearsEducation:
Bachelors (Required)Required Certifications/Licensing
PMP Certification preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Skills:
Project Management
Financial Analysis
Strategy Development and Execution
Experience:
5 years managing projects and leading cross functional teams
Education:
Masters degree
PharmD degree
Additional Job Requirements:
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions
Qualified full and part time regular employees also receive access to the following benefits:
Health dental vision life and disability insurance
401k retirement program
Paid time off
Participation in Premiers employee incentive plans
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Premier at a glance:
Ranked #1 on Charlottes Healthiest Employers list forand 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)
Named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row
Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)
The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting
For a listing of all of our awards please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.
Employees receive:
Perks and discounts
Access to on-site and online exercise classes
Premier is looking for smart agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status familial status pregnancy status genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence covered military or protected veteran status (e.g. status as a Vietnam Era veteran disabled veteran special disabled veteran Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran recently separated veteran or other protected veteran) disability or any other applicable federal state or local protected class trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local law. In addition as a federal contractor Premier complies with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
