AVP Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships
17 days ago
Nashville
Job DescriptionCompany Description AVP, Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships Nashville, TN Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Days | No Weekends | Onsite (Administrative Schedule) Compensation: Up to $190,000 base salary (based on experience) Incentive Bonus: Target 25% of base annually, with performance multiplier up to 200% Relocation Assistance: Available (case-by-case) Travel: Approximately 10–15% Job Description Overview A national healthcare supply chain and services organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President, Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships to lead high-impact pharmacy initiatives, specialty program optimization, and external strategic partnerships. This executive-level role focuses on creating value through collaboration with pharmacy leadership, member organizations, suppliers, and service partners. The AVP will play a critical role in expanding non-acute and specialty pharmacy initiatives, supporting sourcing strategies, and driving measurable financial and operational outcomes. This position is best suited for a pharmacist executive with deep specialty pharmacy operations experience and a strong background in large health systems, managed care, home infusion, or specialty pharmacy environments. Responsibilities Strategic Partnerships & Leadership * Lead development and optimization of pharmacy strategic partnerships, including specialty pharmacy programs, services, technology, and supplier relationships. * Serve as a senior advisor to pharmacy leadership on partnership strategy, value creation, and execution. * Mentor and develop senior pharmacy leaders and cross-functional teams. * Represent pharmacy services in external engagements and high-level stakeholder discussions. Specialty Pharmacy Programs * Provide day-to-day leadership for specialty pharmacy program optimization. * Collaborate with internal teams to assess operational impacts of sourcing, PBM, and business changes. * Partner with external specialty pharmacy organizations to ensure program performance and sustainability. * Support onboarding of new specialty pharmacy participants. * Drive analytics development to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities. * Lead issue resolution across internal and external stakeholders. Consulting & Client Engagement * Lead or participate in senior-level consulting engagements as needed. * Define program vision, milestones, and success metrics for complex initiatives. * Lead executive-level presentations and facilitate strategic decision-making. * Build trusted relationships with C-suite leaders by presenting industry trends and best practices. * Contribute to service line growth, solution development, and go-to-market strategies. * Support sales efforts and development of executive-facing collateral (e.g., case studies, white papers). Financial & Analytics Leadership * Interpret and analyze financial performance data from members, suppliers, and internal teams. * Identify pharmacy cost-saving opportunities and track performance against goals. * Support audits and compliance initiatives related to pharmacy services. * Utilize advanced analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to evaluate trends and inform recommendations. Project & Program Management * Lead multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment. * Develop and execute detailed project plans with defined milestones and outcomes. * Lead cross-functional working groups to consensus and contract implementation. * Assign goals to direct reports and monitor achievement. Qualifications Required * Pharmacist degree (PharmD or RPh) * Active pharmacy license in good standing * Minimum of 10 years of progressive pharmacy leadership experience * Minimum of 8 years of experience in pharmacy supply expense management, consulting, or group purchasing environments * Demonstrated specialty pharmacy operations experience (required) * Examples include physician clinics, home infusion, managed care, or specialty pharmacy Preferred * Residency, fellowship, or board certification * Experience in non-acute or specialty pharmacy expansion initiatives * Health system leadership experience within large, complex organizations * Strong background in supplier negotiations and sourcing strategy support * Advanced expertise in healthcare economics and reimbursement models Additional Information Compensation & Benefits * Competitive executive base salary * Aggressive annual bonus structure with upside potential * Relocation assistance (if applicable) * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off and paid holidays * Retirement plan with employer contribution * Executive-level professional development opportunities * Wellness and financial wellbeing programs Ideal For * Pharmacy executives with specialty pharmacy operations leadership experience * Leaders from large health systems, managed care organizations, home infusion, or specialty pharmacy * Executives experienced in supplier negotiations, sourcing strategy, and partnership development * Pharmacists seeking a strategic, enterprise-level role with national impact Keywords / Hashtags AVP Pharmacy, Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships, Specialty Pharmacy Leadership, Pharmacy Supply Chain Executive, Non-Acute Pharmacy Leadership, Pharmacy Consulting Executive #PharmacyExecutiveJobs #SpecialtyPharmacyLeadership #PharmacistLeadership #NashvilleHealthcareJobs #SupplyChainPharmacy