Director, Pharmaceutical Support Services

Details

• Department: Supply Chain Management
• Schedule: Full time, Days
• Location: Remote with an estimate 30% travel

To ensure cohesion and collaboration in the workplace, Resource Group associates filling remote roles are expected to be available for meetings and other work related needs between 9AM-4PM CST. Customer facing positions may have other preferences which will be discussed during the interview process.


Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.


Responsibilities

The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension, is a business transformation services organization that specializes in resource and supply chain management. The Resource Group transforms the resource and supply function within healthcare by delivering value to its customers and remaining rooted in the ideals of hospitality. We know success is measured by the satisfaction of our customers and believe in:

1) Hiring talent from all industries and demographics to foster innovation and diversity of thought

2) Investing in people who deliver long-term success to our Participants

3) Cultivating a culture of curiosity to encourage continuous learning and, in turn, transform the organizations we serve

This role falls within The Resource Group's Operations and Logistics Optimization Solution. Operations and Logistics Optimization comprises six communities working together to align inventory and data management, operational procedures, and key performance indicators, and to deliver a cost-effective, highly-efficient managed distributor model. By combining a culture of hospitality with leading operations and logistics processes and controls, these communities of skilled associates ensure resource and supply management runs silently in the background and operates in service of physicians, clinicians, leadership, and associates. Information about the responsibilities for this role can be found below:

• Manages pharmaceutical distributor in relation to contract terms and current initiatives
• Reviews and approves the policies, procedures, and contracting terms for distribution
• Oversees integration activities for new site of care by providing on-site leadership and accountability for complex project workstreams, including GPO distributor, and product conversions
• Collaborates with leaders and stakeholders to ensure strategy alignment
• Creates and tracks value initiatives related to distribution channel optimization & preferred product optimization
• Creates or maintains value optimization through distributor programs such as auto-substitution and programs such as reverse distribution and waste reduction
• Develops high level strategies that improve operational metrics and services
• Manages, mentors, and coaches consultants, analysts, and managers as appropriate and where applicable

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Supply Chain Professional preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences

As a commercial subsidiary of Ascension, The Resource Group relies on elevated experience/education levels to rapidly drive progress and exceed customer expectations. In this specific role, the preferences listed will support the hiring process by narrowing the focus to applicants who possess backgrounds/experience enabling them to demonstrate:

- Leadership and management skills (motivation, collaboration, etc.)

- Confidence in decision making

- Real world pharmacy knowledge


Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.


Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Responsibilities

The Resource Group, a subsidiary of Ascension, is a business transformation services organization that specializes in resource and supply chain management. The Resource Group transforms the resource and supply function within healthcare by delivering value to its customers and remaining rooted in the ideals of hospitality. We know success is measured by the satisfaction of our customers and believe in:

1) Hiring talent from all industries and demographics to foster innovation and diversity of thought

2) Investing in people who deliver long-term success to our Participants

3) Cultivating a culture of curiosity to encourage continuous learning and, in turn, transform the organizations we serve

This role falls within The Resource Group's Operations and Logistics Optimization Solution. Operations and Logistics Optimization comprises six communities working together to align inventory and data management, operational procedures, and key performance indicators, and to deliver a cost-effective, highly-efficient managed distributor model. By combining a culture of hospitality with leading operations and logistics processes and controls, these communities of skilled associates ensure resource and supply management runs silently in the background and operates in service of physicians, clinicians, leadership, and associates. Information about the responsibilities for this role can be found below:

• Manages pharmaceutical distributor in relation to contract terms and current initiatives
• Reviews and approves the policies, procedures, and contracting terms for distribution
• Oversees integration activities for new site of care by providing on-site leadership and accountability for complex project workstreams, including GPO distributor, and product conversions
• Collaborates with leaders and stakeholders to ensure strategy alignment
• Creates and tracks value initiatives related to distribution channel optimization & preferred product optimization
• Creates or maintains value optimization through distributor programs such as auto-substitution and programs such as reverse distribution and waste reduction
• Develops high level strategies that improve operational metrics and services
• Manages, mentors, and coaches consultants, analysts, and managers as appropriate and where applicable

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Supply Chain Professional preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

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