Texas Nursing Services ยท 2 months ago
Associate Vice President - Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships - Nashville, TN
Texas Nursing Services is a national healthcare supply chain organization headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, seeking an Associate Vice President of Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships. This role involves leading pharmacy strategic partnerships and GPO initiatives, overseeing a team, and driving pharmaceutical savings across a national healthcare network.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership for key strategic initiatives and external relations as determined by VP of Pharmacy and senior leadership team
Lead day-to-day optimization of specialty GPO pharmacy program, working closely with specialty GPO partners to provide guidance and ensure program success
Coordinate with internal sourcing, account management, and PBM teams to understand business changes and their impact on specialty programs
Assimilate information from variety of sources, analyze financial data, make recommendations, and execute pharmaceutical savings opportunities
Lead and mentor pharmacy team members including Senior Directors and other direct reports
Support onboarding of new members for specialty pharmacy programs and provide leadership in issue resolution with stakeholders
Lead key client consulting engagements at senior level, defining vision, identifying milestones, determining gaps, and setting actionable goals
Manage projects within scope, time, and budget while leading client discussions to present analysis and facilitate decision-making
Meet and build relationships with senior executives (CEO, CFO, COO) by presenting industry trends and gaining buy-in for consulting services
Interpret, analyze, and summarize key financial performance information from members, suppliers, and internal teams
Leverage financial metrics to identify opportunities, measure progress, and provide recommendations for pharmacy supply expense improvement
Direct multiple projects in fast-paced environment demonstrating strong organizational, planning, implementation, and execution skills
Lead cross-functional working groups and develop project plans for major complex initiatives
Support non-acute pharmacy expansion, supplier interaction, negotiations, and sourcing team operations
Participate in sales pursuits, develop presentation materials, and interface with marketing to create go-to-market collateral
Maintain professional competence in pharmacy services, management practices, healthcare economics, and managed care reimbursement
Supervise team resources including Senior Directors, Directors, Managers, pharmacy residents, students, and analysts
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (RPh) degree
Active pharmacy licensure in good standing
Minimum 10 years of progressive acute care pharmacy leadership experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmacy supply expense management, consulting, or GPO operations
Demonstrated expertise in strategic partnerships, supplier negotiations, and contract management
Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to interpret complex data and make strategic recommendations
Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, listening, and presentation abilities
Ability to work on-site in Nashville, TN (no remote/hybrid)
Availability for 10-15% travel
Preferred
Pharmacy residency or fellowship training
Board certification in pharmacy specialty
Experience with non-acute pharmacy or specialty pharmacy operations
Health system leadership experience (physician clinics, home infusion, managed care, specialty pharmacy)
Background in large healthcare systems or GPO environments
Experience with consulting engagements and executive-level client relationships
Benefits
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development and continuing education support
Leadership training and career advancement opportunities
Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives
Company
Texas Nursing Services
Texas Nursing Services is a nurse staffing agency for hospitals, nursing homes, urgent care facilities, and rehabilitation centers.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase