Director, Pharmacy Sourcing & Contracting

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

The Director of Pharmacy Sourcing & Contracting is a member of the leadership team of the System Department of Pharmacy. In this role, the System Director of Pharmacy Sourcing & Contracting plans, implements and manages the performance of contracting and product sourcing. In partnership with Director of Pharmacy Procurement, will support pharmaceutical purchasing, supply chain resiliency program, and cost allocation for Sutter Health Department of Pharmacy. Utilizing specific subject matter knowledge in contracting and customer relations skills, this director will contribute to Sutter Health affordability and clinical quality in the system-wide hospital, ambulatory and physician foundation (ambulatory) environment.

These duties include maintaining vendor relationships and strategic planning both independently and in collaboration with other members of SH system pharmacy and strategic sourcing staff. Primary focus to enhance the direct involvement of clinical and administrative staff in the contracting and value management process to improve the affordability of hospital, ambulatory and physician foundation sites.

Job Description:

***While this is a hybrid role, the selected candidate will need to be onsite two weeks each month, usually 2–3 days at a time.***

EDUCATION:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma

• PHARMD - Doctor of Pharmacy degree

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:        

• PHARMR – Registered Pharmacist (Not required to be CA)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 6 years recent relevant experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Health-system pharmacy environment 

• Sourcing, contracting, and related duties

• Negotiating contract agreements

• Standardization of product selection and related clinical care processes

• Generating accurate and actionable metrics related to pharmaceutical sourcing and contract compliance. 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience in a health-system pharmacy environment

• Knowledge of sourcing, contracting, and related duties

• Strong clinical pharmacy experience and ability to utilize clinical expertise to drive decision-making

• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively in this highly matrixed organization

• Capabilities in the use of personal computers and MS office suite of software applications.

• Analytical skills include the ability to develop and manipulate spreadsheets and create professional presentation materials.

• Ability and willingness to thrive in a matrix organization.

• Ability to drive and independently make site visits.

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $177,777.60 to $284,460.80 / annual salary. Applicants in the following states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas Pay Range is $161,616.00 to $258,588.60 / annual salary. Applicants in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Lousiana, Missiouri, Montana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah Pay Range is $145,454.40 to $232,731.20 / annual salary.

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.