Pharmacist, Procurement Operations (Supply Chain)

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Pharmacist, Procurement Operations (Supply Chain) reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Pharmacist, Procurement Operations (Supply Chain) will assist the manager with overall operations to support Supply Chain and Pharmacy Services. Key responsibilities include supporting pharmaceutical purchasing staff on inventory, drug shortages, formulary, and 340B program, independently planning and executing supply chain/pharmacy procurement project timelines, with minimal oversight, and acting as a resource for pharmaceutical procurement operations within the Supply Chain organization.

Responsibilities:

• Translates Supply Chain and Pharmacy Services objectives into project planning priorities, providing implementation/execution plan and timelines for multiple projects. Includes communications with vendors, internal stakeholders, physicians, leadership and third-party partners. 
• Supports manager in the oversight and supervision of pharmaceutical purchasing staff and coordination of purchasing activities for all hospital and clinic pharmacies.
• Assist manager for each hospital/clinic to identify cost savings opportunities, program initiatives and best practices.
• Evaluate and audit of wholesaler pricing systems to monitor contract compliance.
• Audit GPO contract changes to ensure accurate and timely pricing updates.
• Assist manager in the supervision of purchasing activities to ensure timely and efficiency coordination with appropriate committees to support prescribing and distribution processes.
• Manage local and national drug shortages and implement tactics to maintain supplies.
• Collaborates with various team members determine alternatives to critical stock shortages and assist with determining and implementing therapeutic substitutions. 
• Provide oversight while ensuring compliance with the purchasing aspects of the 340B program.
• Tracks identified and implemented cost savings and audits projected utilization and actual spend.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures to meet the objectives of Supply Chain and Pharmacy Services.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain organization.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and plans workload within given time constraints.
• Ability to work independently and with frequent interruptions.
• Prepares and develops reports and communication materials to support Supply Chain and Pharmacy Services operations initiatives, as needed.
• Triages and solves procurement related problems demonstrating initiative and sound judgment.
• Provide ongoing training and support to pharmacy procurement staff and participate in interviewing, orientation and development of training programs.
• Partner with various levels of staffing and management for trainings, workgroups, committees, facilitations of meetings and presentations.
• Maintains proficiency and expertise in area(s) of practice through continuous professional development.
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed as a pharmacist in Illinois.
• 2 to 4 years procurement experience.
• Understanding of financial analysis and quantitative/qualitative assessment data.
• Consulting or group presentation skills.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Strong communication skills, negotiating skills a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and achieve savings goals.

Preferred:

• Board certified through the Board of Pharmacy Specialists.
• Has held administrative positions in a large academic or complex health system for at least one year.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.