AVP Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships

Description This position is incentive eligible. IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as an AVP Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships? At HealthTrust, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.BenefitsHealthTrust offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated AVP Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships like you to be a part of our team.Job Summary and QualificationsThis role will serve as a leadership role created to lead and support key strategic partnerships, initiatives and external engagements. This will create value by working closely with the pharmacy GPO leadership team, membership and external 3rd parties to find and create shared value. Will provide leadership, strategy and expertise to help create, develop and optimize strategic partnerships. Specific example areas include, specialty GPO services, services/technology partnerships, strategic consulting engagements, and certain supplier relationshipsWhat you will do in this role includes:Provides leadership in key strategic initiatives and relations as determined by the VP of Pharmacy and senior leadership. Assimilates information from variety of sources, able to analyze and interpret financial data, make recommendations and execute a course of action for pharmaceutical savings opportunities and contract load issuesLeads, mentors and develops pharmacy team membersSpecialty ProgramAssist the VP of Pharmacy by leading the day to day optimization of our specialty GPO pharmacy program Work closely with specialty GPO partners to provide guidance, insight and program successCoordinate with internal teams- sourcing, account management and PBM to understand changes to the business and how those impact the specialty program Provide leadership support in issue resolution with various stakeholders Support creation of analytics to ensure program optimizationSupport onboarding of new members for Specialty programConsultingWhen needed leads/participates in key client engagements at a senior levelDefines a vision, identifies milestones of success, identifies gaps, determines with whom to work and partner and sets actionable goals that are consistently achievedManages projects within scope, time and budgetLeads client discussions and meetings to present analysis and facilitate client decision makingMeets and builds relationships with senior executives (CEO, CFO, COO, etc.) by presenting and discussing industry trends, best in class strategies and gaining buy-in for consulting servicesSupports organizational growth and maturation of servicesProvides market feedback to identify improvements to current solution offeringsParticipates in sales pursuits and provides input into presentation materials developed to support the sales and marketing processInterfaces with Marketing to develop and maintain go-to-market collateral (e.g. white papers, case studies) related to servicesIdentifies internal operational improvement opportunitiesFinancialInterpret, analyze and summarize key financial performance information from members, suppliers and internal teams Leverage key financial metrics to identify opportunities, measure progress and provide recommendations for improvementCollaborate with internal and external teams to track and analyze financial data which may include but not limited to pharmacy services supply expenseProvide support to the audit team as needed and when related to job dutiesUtilize software skills with programs such as excel, power Bi, and other platforms to consume and analyze dataProject ManagementDirects multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment that includes:Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, implement, and executeThe ability to focus and execute exceptional time managementLeads cross functional working groupsDemonstrates the ability to develop a project plan for major and complex projectsDevelops milestones for projects to determine outcomes are achieved that includes facilitating customer teams that lead to building consensus and contract implementationAssign goals to direct reports as appropriate and monitors goal achievementGeneral Knowledge/Competencies Must have general and broad knowledge of concepts related to pharmacy servicesProvides effective communication which includes verbal, listening, writing, and presentation skills to a variety of stakeholders from executives to staffDemonstrates ability to work in a professional, multi-disciplinary, matrix reporting team as a group leader, facilitator, or participantAnalytical, problem solving, persuasive ability to develop and implement strategic plansProfessional Growth / Continuing EducationMaintains/obtains professional competence and knowledge of current clinical practices, technology, and equipment/products.Maintains/obtains professional competence and knowledge of current management and consultative practices.Maintains/obtains professional competence and knowledge of healthcare economics, managed care/reimbursement issues in the industry.Attends national/professional society meetings as needed and related to current healthcare practice.Keeps current in key healthcare literature through journals, books, Internet.Potentially supervises a team of resources to include: Sr. directors, directors, managers, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, and analystsWhat qualifications you will need: A Pharmacist degree (PharmD, RPh) is required. Residency or fellowship training and/or board certification is preferred.Minimum of ten years progressive acute care pharmacy leadership experience Minimum of 8 years’ experience in pharmacy supply expense management, consulting or GPOsStrong preference for experience with Non-acute Pharmacy or Specialty pharmacyActive Pharmacy licensure in good standing   In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our AVP Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.HT-AFHP

Created: 2025-09-06