Pharmacy Executive II - Apexus

$102,400 - $168,800/Yr

1 Vizient, Inc. - Irving, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Irving, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

In this role, you will negotiate contracts and manage a portfolio of pharmaceutical suppliers for a multi-billion dollar drug portfolio business. The position focuses on delivering high value for each 340B covered entity participant through developing and managing contracts and supplier relationships to ensure the highest quality and savings for their patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform account management activities with contracted pharmaceutical manufacturers for various medications.
• Grow contracted products through existing relationships with manufacturers and secure new contracted supplier providers.
• Negotiate contract agreements with new and existing pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Understand the pharmaceutical healthcare industry dynamics and strategies to effectively market Apexus' products and services.
• Evaluate the use of drugs in 340B-eligible hospitals and clinics.
• Serve as a category expert by communicating successes and challenges for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for improving stakeholder satisfaction and engagement.
• Create product-specific marketing approaches to increase contract utilization.
• Seek input from legal counsel to understand participants' needs for contracting initiatives.
• Represent Apexus at meetings by preparing and delivering presentations.
• Conduct pharmacy product and market assessments to build value propositions for suppliers.
• Conduct ongoing price monitoring and contract maintenance to assure market-relevant pricing.
• Participate in and prepare budgets, forecasts, and revenue plans to measure pharmacy contract performance.

Requirements

• Pharmacy degree required.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in pharmacy required.
• Experience in pharmacy contracting preferred.
• Knowledge of the 340B Drug Pricing Program preferred.
• Strategic and rigorous analytical agility with sound judgment to set objectives.
• Leadership, presentation, and cross-functional interaction skills with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Willingness to travel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in pharmacy contracting preferred.
• Knowledge of the 340B Drug Pricing Program preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan including health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• Incentive eligibility based on performance.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.