Vizient, Inc · 1 month ago
VP, Pharmacy Spend Management Delivery
Chicago, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$188K/yr - $348K/yr
10+ years expVizient, Inc is a company focused on creating an inclusive environment for its employees. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership to pharmacy executives, ensuring the success of pharmacy programs while driving client engagement and satisfaction.
AnalyticsHealth CareSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Lead pharmacy executives to deliver exceptional client satisfaction and program success
Serve as a national pharmacy leader and primary account contact, driving engagement, renewals, growth opportunities, and issue resolution
Conduct regular check-ins with Chief Pharmacy Officers (CPOs) to strengthen executive relationships and align on goals
Deliver client financial objectives through contract and Novaplus compliance, cost savings, revenue maximization, cost avoidance, rebate optimization, and reserve program value
Achieve targets for pharmacy CNAF, program revenue, client value delivery, renewals, and new business opportunities
Guide execution of pharmacy spend management strategies to enhance access, commitment, and resource stewardship
Drive financial sustainability and growth across all pharmacy category programs
Provide thought leadership to advance program initiatives and maximize member value
Develop, coach, and mentor pharmacy executives to strengthen leadership, execution, and client impact
Recruit, evaluate, and retain talent to enhance engagement, succession planning, and business continuity
Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless implementations and achievement of savings guarantees
Contribute to pharmacy pricing strategies for RFPs, new business development, and deal models, including narrative development for proposals and presentations
Collaborate with sales, solution architects, spend leaders and pharmacy leaders to support cross-selling, upselling, and client success
Foster collaboration across internal stakeholders and provide constructive feedback to program owners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, business, healthcare administration, supply chain, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, MHA, PharmD) strongly preferred
10 or more years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience as a CPO/VP/SVP of pharmacy with pharmacy experience in clinical, quality, supply chain, GPO programs, consulting, or healthcare operations
Nationally recognized pharmacy leader that presents, participates on panels, publishes, or serves on national pharmacy leadership (e.g. Vizient Member Networks, ASHP, etc.)
Experience with RFP processes, deal modeling, pricing strategy, and savings guarantee programs
Demonstrated ability to manage complex clients, CPO/VP/SVP pharmacy leaders, C-Suite, greenspace, contract renewals, pharmacy spend, contracting strategies, and value-based program execution
Deep understanding of pharmacy purchasing strategies, contracting, and spend management within acute, non-acute, and community settings
Strong knowledge of GPO or IDN operations, non-acute markets, pharmacy procurement models, and pharmacy practice
Proficiency in analytics, dashboards, KPIs, and cost-savings methodologies (including CNAF, benchmarking, opportunity assessments, and forecasting)
Experience partnering with senior-level stakeholders across clinical, financial, supply chain, and operational functions
Proven success overseeing client-facing or program delivery teams in a healthcare or pharmacy setting
Proven ability to lead and grow multi-level teams, including coaching, performance management, accountability frameworks, and succession planning
Strong operational leadership: experience building or refining policies, procedures, workflows, and delivery models to drive consistency and quality
Exceptional executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, build trust, and lead strategic conversations
Ability to translate analytics and pharmacy insights into compelling narratives and recommendations for client decision-making
Willingness to travel (up to 50% of the time)
Benefits
Incentive eligible
Comprehensive benefits plan
Company
Vizient, Inc
Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, provides solutions and services to more than two-thirds of the nation’s acute care providers and more than one-third of ambulatory providers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2007-12-13IPO
Leadership Team
John A. Bardis
Founder & CEO
Oscar Pacheco
Vice President, KP Non-Medical Service Line
Recent News
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