Drug Procurement Lead (Remote, US)

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within Specialty Pharmacy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication, business partnering, and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of driving business insights and operational improvements through data-driven decision-making.
• Strong foundation of inventory management systems and/or procurement software.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, particularly related to pharmacy operations and data privacy (HIPAA).

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert in strategic drug sourcing and advise on the company’s growth strategy into new specialty areas.
• Develop purchasing strategies to achieve optimal profitability across specialty areas.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers.
• Understand drug margins and payer reimbursement economics.
• Present recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations & Analytics, Sales, Customer Success, and Finance, to develop data-driven strategies and initiatives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies within sourcing and specialty pharmacy operations.
• Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and competitiveness of our programs.