Pharmacy Services - Clinical Director, Pharmacy Services

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC)•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$110,729 - CA$125,722•Hybrid

About The Position

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of health care providers across Canada, as well as child welfare agencies and other public sector organizations. MMC provides value-driven contracting and procurement solutions for medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, local sourcing, capital (equipment, FF&E and redevelopment) and nutrition solutions. Other services include data analytics, in-hospital logistics, warehousing, technology, procure-to-pay and accounts payable. With an emerging focus on sustainability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, MMC is actively supporting the creation of a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental, social and governance best practices. Based in Burlington, ON, the organization also has offices in Toronto, Oakville, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Brantford, London and Chatham, and a distribution centre in Oakville. Learn more: www.mohawkmedbuy.ca. We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Clinical Director, Pharmacy Services to support our Pharmacy Services team. The purpose of this role is to provide clinical and operational support, direction and advice to the Senior Director, Pharmacy Services in the development, management, and implementation of the contracting process for pharmaceuticals and other related initiatives. The Clinical Director acts as a clinical pharmacy leader for designated committees as assigned (primarily Pharmacy Functional Advisory Committee and related subcommittees) The Clinical Director ensures that the sourcing process adheres to all applicable regulatory standards. Responsible for managing pharmaceutical supplier performance including, monitoring and communicating supplier drug shortages to Members.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge in all facets of MS Office and electronic communication
Communications skills – written and oral
Pharmacist Licensed by the Ontario College of Pharmacists or eligible for licensure by OCP
Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or entry level PharmD
Minimum 4 years Pharmacy practice experience in Hospital setting
Demonstrated proficient communication skills both written and oral
Organizational/time management, leadership, team building, business acumen, and attention to detail
Customer centric “mindset”. Customer service oriented for ensuring an enhanced customer experience

Nice To Haves

Post graduate degree such as MBA or masters in relevant field
Expert clinical knowledge in one defined area such as cardiology, oncology, acute care, paediatrics, geriatrics, infectious diseases, surgery or medicine.
Project management experience
Bilingual (French and English)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of contracting initiatives for pharmaceuticals and associated products as assigned (includes request for proposals (RFPs), negotiated sole source contracting, RFEOIs, ACANs and pricing agreements)
Perform risk assessment using Clinical Risk Tool for all contracting initiatives
Contract negotiation in collaboration with Senior Director
Communication to Members throughout sourcing projects including summaries of outcomes to Members and relevant provincial organizations where applicable.
Monitor product and technology developments within the pharmaceutical industry and assess new products for addition to contract.
Contract maintenance activities over the life of all pharmacy contracts and agreements
Contribute to the development and maintenance of pharmacy sourcing policies and procedure
Interchangeability of contracted products, i.e. backorder management and reimbursement inquiries
Provide drug product information as required
Manage contract product conversion
Responsible for the management of product concerns tracking/resolution process
Perform Pharmacy Committee or subcommitee work as assigned e.g. plan and organize education sessions/regular meeting opportunities, initiative strategy approval and projects as per the Pharmacy Committee’s Strategic Plan
Manage RFP product and label scoring program
Manage product recalls, includes risk assessment and communication strategy through MitigAID.
Present Member Spend Analytics and Opportunity reports on at least a biannual basis
Provide guidance and support to Member onboarding for new Pharmacy Member contract conversions, education and training
Ensure federal and provincial regulation standards are applied to sourcing and RFP evaluation//product selection process
Includes Accreditation Canada, CSHP, CPSI, ISMP, CFTA and BPS Procurement Directive, CFTA and others
Responsible for sourcing and RFP analysis, financial and non-financial scoring for assigned initiatives
Responsible for development of non-financial sourcing criterion including mandatory and clinical criteria
Responsible for application of all product safety criteria during evaluation and scoring for assigned sourcing initiatives
Review alternative suppliers and therapeutic alternatives
Facilitate drug shortages meetings with Members
Formulate action plan and communication plan with Members
Perform risk analysis upon addition of alternative to contract (conversion risk, latex, etc.)
Responsible for supply disruption tracking, risk rating and tasks assigned through MMC’s supply disruption management program MitigAID.
Attend Provincial/Territorial Drug Shortages Task Team, Health Canada multistakeholder calls and provincial meetings as required.
Collaborate/participate in Strategic Sourcing initiatives as required where DIN and/or pharmaceutical-related products are being sourced
Responsible for all aspects of Clinical Component of Med Surg RFP initiative as assigned.
Participate in monitoring of Pharmacy business performance and implement action plans to maintain targets
Complete formal supplier business reviews of top suppliers and meet on a regular basis as needed with assigned suppliers on current topics such as MMC updates, Member product issues, contract compliance, supply disruptions and supplier metrics