Vice President Sourcing - Apexus

Vizient•Irving, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Apexus’s contracting portfolio within the 340B pharmacy market. You will lead a team of directors, portfolio executives and analyst in contract development and negotiation strategies, and advance initiatives that support savings for 340B program participants. You will collaborate with internal teams and external clients, guide market strategy, and ensure contracting programs deliver measurable value and savings.

Requirements

Relevant degree preferred.
10 or more years of relevant experience required.
Experience leading pharmaceutical or specialty pharmacy contracting initiatives within the healthcare industry.
Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relations, and market analysis.
Deep understanding of 340B statute, regulations and compliance issues.
Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
Proven ability to lead, develop, and influence teams in a matrixed environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn contract and financial management systems.
Strong collaboration, adaptability, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of portfolio executives and portfolio administrators, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance oversight.
Direct contract negotiation and sourcing strategies across pharmaceuticals, specialty pharmacy programs, and related products and services.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with pharmaceutical industry partners, their participation in the 340B program and long-term contracting opportunities.
Analyze pharmaceutical healthcare market dynamics, structures, and industry trends to inform contracting strategies.
Guide end-to-end contracting activities, including market assessments, value proposition modeling, and negotiation of terms and conditions.
Serve as a subject matter expert for Apexus and the 340B marketplace.
Advance process improvement initiatives to operationalize business strategy and standardize contracting workflows.
Communicate the value and advantages of Apexus contracting programs to internal teams, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and external stakeholders.
Oversee savings metrics and outcomes for the contract portfolio.
Provide leadership support for hospital and clinic advisory councils.
Develop and direct a staff to interface with participants and suppliers.
Track performance measures and make recommendations to internal leadership regarding the evolution of the 340B sourcing program and supporting related compliance imperatives.
Serve as a liaison/subject matter expert (SME) to internal departments in development and maintenance of the 340B sourcing program.
Represent the 340B program publicly with suppliers, members and other stakeholders at national, regional and local conferences and events.