Generic Prescription Drug Purchasing Manager

AlediumHR • New York, NY

5d • Remote

About The Position

AlediumHR is recruiting for a growing pharmaceutical company expanding its generic prescription drug portfolio and government business. The company seeks an experienced buyer with direct experience purchasing finished-dose generic prescription drugs from manufacturers for resale or distribution. This is a buying-side position, not pharmaceutical sales or general procurement.

The role focuses on identifying commercially available finished-dose generic products suitable for government distribution, developing direct manufacturer relationships, and personally negotiating pricing, purchasing terms, and supply agreements. The manager will evaluate product availability, manufacturer capabilities, and commercial opportunities, including sourcing or manufacturing arrangements that may need changes to meet Trade Agreements Act (TAA) requirements. The person will work directly with company leadership to bring new products into the portfolio and develop new business opportunities.

The position is remote within the United States. Eastern Time Zone is preferred, but candidates elsewhere in the United States may be considered based on experience. Base salary is $110,000 to $160,000, depending on directly relevant experience.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of direct generic prescription drug purchasing experience with a pharmaceutical wholesaler, distributor, generic purchasing organization, or GPO.
• Direct experience purchasing finished-dose generic prescription drugs from pharmaceutical manufacturers for resale or distribution.
• Personally negotiated pricing, purchasing agreements, or supply contracts with manufacturers of finished-dose generic prescription drugs.
• Established commercial relationships with generic prescription drug manufacturers.
• Experience identifying and sourcing commercially available generic prescription products.

Nice To Haves

• Generic Rx purchasing experience with organizations such as McKesson, Cardinal Health, Cencora, Red Oak Sourcing, ClarusONE, or comparable pharmaceutical wholesalers and purchasing groups.
• Familiarity with VA, Department of Defense, or other government pharmaceutical purchasing channels.
• Knowledge of TAA compliance and country-of-origin requirements.
• Experience evaluating generic pharmaceutical product portfolios and negotiating new manufacturer partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identify commercially available finished-dose generic prescription products suitable for government distribution.
• Establish and expand direct relationships with generic drug manufacturers.
• Negotiate pricing, purchasing terms, and supply agreements with manufacturers.
• Identify products that may require changes to sourcing or manufacturing arrangements to meet Trade Agreements Act (TAA) requirements.
• Evaluate product availability, manufacturer capabilities, and commercial opportunities.
• Work directly with company leadership to bring new products into the portfolio.
• Develop new business opportunities and expand the pharmaceutical product portfolio.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed