Director, Pharmacy Purchasing and Business Operations

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Senior

Pittsburgh, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Director, Pharmacy Purchasing and Business Operations is responsible for overseeing the daily purchasing operations of system pharmacy service lines, including inpatient, community, long-term care, and ambulatory services. This role involves the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and budgets related to pharmacy services and the corporate 340B program, aligning with the organization's strategic plan and vision.

Responsibilities

• Provides system pharmacy service line budget oversight and supports budget variance reporting for purchasing costs.
• Provides input for the development of effective capital and operating budgets and utilization of resources to manage pharmaceutical costs.
• Ensures accuracy in month-end financial reporting and works with finance leaders to resolve discrepancies.
• Directs all activities related to local pharmacy purchasing, purchasing education, and financial compliance.
• Collaborates with pharmacy supply chain to support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions.
• Collaborates with the corporate 340B team to identify expense reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Collaborates with corporate automation and pharmacy supply chain teams to monitor drug inventory activities across all pharmacy service lines.
• Identifies and evaluates available and new technologies to assist in inventory management.
• Collaborates with pharmacy sourcing to ensure compliance with system pharmacy contracts and vendor relations for 340B service lines.
• Develops short- and long-term organizational planning as a member of the corporate pharmacy system team.
• Directs special projects and business analyses.
• Performs ongoing assessment, review, and update of departmental procedures, processes, and workflow.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required
• Minimum of 5 years experience with pharmacy purchasing and/or pharmacy operations
• At least 2 years of experience working directly with pharmacy purchasing
• Advanced degree in Healthcare or Business Administration or similar (MS, JD, etc.) preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Apexus Certified Expert (ACE) and/or 340B University certificate preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities