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Michigan Medicine · 2 days ago

Pharmacy Supply Chain Clinical Info Analyst - Intermediate

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world, and they are seeking an experienced business professional to join their Pharmacy Services Department. This role is responsible for supporting and developing pharmacy purchasing and drug shortage management systems to enhance decision-making processes and ensure drug supply chain stability.

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Responsibilities

Investigate current market drug shortages and the impact they have on community/specialty pharmacy and hospital pharmacies

Analyze trends in drug utilization in hospital and community/specialty pharmacy settings (i.e., burn rates) at a national and institutional level to proactively identify drugs at risk of experiencing a shortage

Communicate routinely with manufacturers and wholesalers regarding drug availability

Compile information from various sources to create a product availability report unique to Michigan Medicine

Investigate shortage management solutions with the Pharmacy Contracting Manager, Senior Pharmacy Buyer, and Drug Shortage Pharmacist(s)

Optimize shortage management processes, in collaboration with the Drug Shortage Pharmacist(s) for both Acute and Ambulatory Care settings

Collaborate with the Pharmacy Data Solutions Team to repurpose current data streams to introduce automation and artificial intelligence into drug shortage management

Partner with pharmacy buyers throughout the institution to provide guidance on market availability

Serves as a liaison and expert resource for pharmacy drug shortage systems used by Pharmacy Services throughout the Michigan Medicine enterprise

Collaborate with pharmacy buyers and contracting team to investigate novel drug procurement channels

Utilize purchasing trends, utilization patterns, benchmarking data, and available market intelligence to identify cost-saving opportunities and margin-improvement strategies

Analyze supplier performance and product alternatives to develop leverage points that support vendor negotiations, contract optimization, and value-driven purchasing decisions

As drug prices and procurement complexities continue to increase, this position will assess novel and alternative drug procurement channels to reduce expenditure and maintain drug access

Qualification

Pharmacy Technician licenseData analysisDrug shortage managementMicrosoft OfficeProject managementAnalytical skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a recognized field which is directly related to the duties of this position

A minimum of 3 years of experience analyzing and interpreting processes, clinical outcomes, and cost of care

Ability to independently manage multiple projects with competing priorities with organizational skills and flexibility to meet deadlines

Ability to communicate clearly, both verbal and written to internal and external constituents and apply a high degree of analytical, interpretive, and evaluative skills dealing with complex concepts, projects, etc

Self-motivated with the ability to work well with teams

Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

Demonstrated ability to lead team members to accomplish a common goal

Experienced use with standard office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Possess or be able to obtain a Pharmacy Technician license with the State of Michigan within 1 year of hire date

Preferred

Advanced degree in Analytics, Public Health, Health Administration, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, or Data Science

Depth of experience and proven track record implementing and supporting pharmacy purchasing or drug shortage systems within healthcare organizations

Experience leading a highly productive team to accomplish a common goal

Experience and credibility interacting with all levels of leadership

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Company

Michigan Medicine

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Michigan Medicine is a health care system and academic medical center that provides medical education and more. It is a sub-organization of University of Maichigan.

Founded in 1869

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees