Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MGB Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the supply chain operations of the MGB Pharmacy Departments. This role includes managing the procurement, inventory management, distribution, and logistics of medications throughout the organization while maximizing value and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This role will also provide direct oversight to local site buyers to ensure alignment with MGB strategies and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy required or Doctor of Pharmacy required
Pharmacist [State License] - required
Related Pharmacy management experience 2-3 years required
Must have excellent verbal, written, and quantitative skills.
Displays a comprehensive knowledge of department operations.
Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and the legal aspects of dispensing.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills to educate and supervise staff, normally acquired after three to five years of related hospital experience in a progressive, large health care organization and through self-directed education.
Can work accurately and make decisions under stress and with time constraints.
Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Related Pharmacy management experience 3-5 years preferred

Responsibilities

Manage pharmacy buyers at local sites and provide leadership, direction, and support, ensuring they follow established procurement protocols and align with overall supply chain goal
Establish and maintain relationships with pharmaceutical vendors and suppliers to ensure supply of medications throughout the organization
Partner with the MGB Pharmacy Contracting team to drive financial value to MGB
Drive supply chain strategies to optimize the procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals across all MGB pharmacy locations
Maintain inventory tracking systems and technology to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities
Provides leadership, guidance and serve as a role model to those professionals under his/her supervision.
Supervises and directs the daily operations of pharmacy purchasing services.
Schedule and assign staff.
Serves as a resource person regarding pharmacy policies to pharmacists, physicians, nurses and other hospital staff.
Participates in on-call responsibility as assigned.
Responsible for staff development and performance evaluation.
Assists in the recruitment, interviews, and training of new staff.
Participates in the development of policy and procedures.
Conducts educational programs, in-services, and staff meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards