Director, Pharmacy Sourcing & Contracting
About The Position
The Director of Pharmacy Sourcing & Contracting is a member of the leadership team of the System Department of Pharmacy. In this role, the System Director of Pharmacy Sourcing & Contracting plans, implements and manages the performance of contracting and product sourcing. In partnership with Director of Pharmacy Procurement, will support pharmaceutical purchasing, supply chain resiliency program, and cost allocation for Sutter Health Department of Pharmacy. Utilizing specific subject matter knowledge in contracting and customer relations skills, this director will contribute to Sutter Health affordability and clinical quality in the system-wide hospital, ambulatory and physician foundation (ambulatory) environment. These duties include maintaining vendor relationships and strategic planning both independently and in collaboration with other members of SH system pharmacy and strategic sourcing staff. Primary focus to enhance the direct involvement of clinical and administrative staff in the contracting and value management process to improve the affordability of hospital, ambulatory and physician foundation sites.
Requirements
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- PHARMD - Doctor of Pharmacy degree
- PHARMR – Registered Pharmacist (Not required to be CA)
- 6 years recent relevant experience
- Experience in a health-system pharmacy environment
- Knowledge of sourcing, contracting, and related duties
- Strong clinical pharmacy experience and ability to utilize clinical expertise to drive decision-making
- Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively in this highly matrixed organization
- Capabilities in the use of personal computers and MS office suite of software applications.
- Analytical skills include the ability to develop and manipulate spreadsheets and create professional presentation materials.
- Ability and willingness to thrive in a matrix organization.
- Ability to drive and independently make site visits.
Nice To Haves
- Health-system pharmacy environment
- Sourcing, contracting, and related duties
- Negotiating contract agreements
- Standardization of product selection and related clinical care processes
- Generating accurate and actionable metrics related to pharmaceutical sourcing and contract compliance.
Responsibilities
- Plans, implements and manages the performance of contracting and product sourcing.
- Supports pharmaceutical purchasing, supply chain resiliency program, and cost allocation for Sutter Health Department of Pharmacy.
- Maintains vendor relationships and strategic planning both independently and in collaboration with other members of SH system pharmacy and strategic sourcing staff.
- Enhances the direct involvement of clinical and administrative staff in the contracting and value management process to improve the affordability of hospital, ambulatory and physician foundation sites.
Benefits
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
