Pharmacist-Procurement Operations Full-time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Pharmacist, Procurement Operations 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 will assist manager with overall operations to support Supply Chain and Pharmacy Services. Key responsibilities include 1) supporting pharmaceutical purchasing staff on inventory, drug shortages, formulary, and 340B program 2) independently plan and execute supply chain/pharmacy procurement project timelines, with minimal oversight, 3) act as a resource for pharmaceutical procurement operations within the Supply Chain organization.

Hours: 40 hours/week

Schedule: Day shift position with a variable schedule - hours ranging from 8am - 6pm (subject to change)

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.

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.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.