System Director of Pharmacy Supply Chain

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The System Director of Pharmacy Supply Chain is a member of the leadership team of the System Department of Pharmacy. In this role, the System Director of Pharmacy Supply Chain plans, implements and manages the performance of contracting, inventory management, product sourcing, purchasing and cost allocation University of Vermont Health (UVMH) Department of Pharmacy. These duties include both tactical management and supervision of buyers and other support staff as well as strategic planning both independently and in collaboration with partner pharmacy directors and the System VP/Chief Pharmacy Officer. General responsibilities include:

• Assuring that pharmaceutical products necessary for the treatment of UVMH patients are readily available at the time they are needed, while minimizing waste associated with overstocking and poor inventory control practices.
• Maximizing financial performance related to the purchasing and procurement of pharmaceutical products for all UVMH sites.
• Negotiating contract agreements that optimize access to and cost of pharmaceuticals for all UVMH partners.
• Evaluating, developing and implementing a strategy that balances direct and pharmaceutical distributor purchasing to optimize the procurement of pharmaceuticals for UVMH.
• Generating accurate and actionable metrics related to pharmaceutical purchasing.
• Assuring a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and effective procurement staff at all UVMH sites.
• Planning and implementing a modernized inventory management process.
• Optimizing the management of products on the national drug shortage lists to assure access and minimize costs for UVMH facilities.

EDUCATION:

A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an ACPE-accredited college or university is required. 

Pharmacist licensure in Vermont or New York is required. 

MHA or MBA or equivalent experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a hospital pharmacy environment with responsibility for purchasing, contracting, shortage management and related duties.