Pharmacy Program Manager Clinical - Purchasing

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Join our pharmacy team in a highly visible role focused on medication purchasing, sourcing, supply continuity, and drug shortage management across the health system. This position serves as a key liaison between pharmacy operations, wholesalers, manufacturers, vendors, and clinical teams to ensure a reliable medication supply while driving cost-saving initiatives and operational excellence.

• →Assist with leading system-wide drug shortage management efforts, including facilitating regular drug shortage meetings and providing updates to pharmacy stakeholders.
• →Proactively monitor medication supply trends, emerging shortages, inventory concerns, and market conditions.
• →Develop and implement sourcing strategies to maintain medication availability and minimize disruptions to patient care.
• →Build and maintain relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, 503B outsourcing facilities, and other vendors to support supply continuity.
• →Oversee 503B vendor relationships, reserve inventory, and designated inventory stock levels to ensure appropriate supply management.
• →Review wholesaler out-of-stock reports and identify alternative sourcing opportunities.
• →Evaluate medication costs, pricing discrepancies, and purchasing strategies while identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
• →Manage drug pricing inquiries and ensure accurate pricing data is maintained within purchasing systems.
• →Coordinate bulk purchasing initiatives and support supply planning across hospital and clinic locations.
• →Serve as a liaison for sourcing and purchasing activities across hospital and clinic settings.
• →Participate in operational meetings and collaborate with key stakeholders to address supply chain challenges and implement solutions.
• →Lead or support quality improvement projects and product implementation initiatives, ensuring project milestones and timelines are achieved.
• →Provide coverage and support for pharmacy buyers and system support technicians as needed, including weekend ordering support and continuity of operations during staff absences.
• →Professionally communicate with pharmacists, technicians, leaders, vendors, and customers across all hospitals and clinics regarding supply issues, shortages, and mitigation plans.

• →Provides budgetary management to the program.
• →Provides training and guidance for individuals supporting the program.
• →Promotes growth and expansion of the program.
• →Oversees the creation, coordination and execution of the program.
• →The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician credential through the PTCB or NHA.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant pharmacy experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive projects to completion.

• Hospital/inpatient pharmacy experience.
• Pharmacy purchasing, inventory management, or medication sourcing experience in a hospital or retail setting.
• Experience managing or responding to medication shortages and supply chain disruptions.
• Project management or process improvement experience.

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This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional who is passionate about solving complex supply chain challenges. This individual thrives in ambiguity, anticipates issues before they arise, thinks critically, and develops creative solutions to ensure uninterrupted patient care. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to build productive relationships with both internal and external partners.

• Monday through Friday, day shift.
• Occasional weekend support as needed for placing orders (approximately 1-hour).
• Hybrid work opportunity with the ability to work remotely 1-2 days per week based on business needs and departmental requirements.