Director, Pharmacy Programs

 

Director, Pharmacy Programs

What you will be doing:

This position provides oversight and direction to the development, strategic direction and maintenance of the Continuum of Care pharmacy program specifically related to strategic pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and key pharmacy service providers for providers across the Continuum of Care, with an emphasis on Long Term Care Pharmacy providers.  Establishes program goals and objectives in conjunction with Vice-President. Provides direct support to Vice-President regarding member questions and supplier relations as well as strategic direction to Premier specifically focused on pharmacy portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1– 60%

• Collaborates with Vice President, Pharmacy and other CoC stakeholders to develop and execute CoC pharmacy strategy

• Develops and maintains key business partner relationships

• Clearly articulates Premier’s value story to existing and prospective business partners to expand and improve pharmacy portfolio offerings

• Conducts routine business reviews with key stakeholders

• Works to ensure support for pharmacy program initiatives

Responsibility #2 – 15%

• Provides direction to staff and to business partners regarding pharmacy contract portfolio

• Ensure that department staff are informed of all agreements and related activities

• Participate in recruitment of potential members and groups

• Facilitates goal setting and monitoring of goal accomplishment for strategic initiatives

Responsibility #3 – 25%

• Provides support and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding pharmacy rebate programs

• Works with sourcing team to provide subject matter expertise in Continuum of Care provider space

• Identify and communicate current program needs/gaps, work with sourcing team to correct

• Adheres to established timelines

• Provides overall direction and coordination for key pharmacy programs

• Ensures process documentation including required legal, financial, and administrative reviews

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 7 or more years

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

 

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Strategic Relationship Management

• Communication & Influence

• Business Analytics

• Negotiations

Experience:

• At least 10 years’ applicable experience.

• Previous experience with long term care pharmacy market preferred

• Previous experience with Pharmacy contracts preferred

• Project management

• Supply chain experience

 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time 

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail 

• Operate computer programs and software 

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.   

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) 

• Making independent decisions 

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions 

 

Working Conditions: Remote

 

Travel Requirements: Travel 21-40% within the US

 

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $113,000 - $188,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Employees also receive access to the following benefits:

·       Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

·       401k retirement program

·       Paid time off

·       Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

·       Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)

• ​Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for the 16th year in a row

• Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)

• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
 

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.  EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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