Director, Pharmacy Operations and Compounding Services

Premier Inc.

6d•$141,000 - $234,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director position will provide leadership and oversight for Premier Pharmacy Services initiatives that support members, suppliers, and internal business partners across pharmacy compounding, pharmacy operations, strategic sourcing, and value-added analytics. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas: Pharmacy compounding services, including insourcing, outsourcing, and supplier support Strategic sourcing support for pharmacy operations categories, including automation, dispensing technology, and health-system pharmacy infrastructure Development of member-facing operational toolkits, comparison frameworks, and savings calculators Business intelligence and analytics support that enhances contract value realization and member decision-making Supplier evaluations, operational assessments, and advisory support across pharmacy-related services The role will serve as a key subject matter expert in pharmacy operations, pharmacy compounding, and pharmacy technology, with responsibility for translating operational, clinical, regulatory, and financial considerations into practical tools, strategies, and solutions that improve member value and contract utilization.

Requirements

Years of Applicable Experience - 7 or more years
Bachelors (Required)
Healthcare management
Pharmacy operations leadership
Strategic sourcing and category strategy
Business analytics and decision-support tool development
Financial modeling and savings analysis
Public speaking and executive communication
Cross-functional collaboration and project leadership
Health-system pharmacy operations, including inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory pharmacy services
Pharmacy technology and automation, including dispensing systems, automated dispensing cabinets, carousel systems, outpatient dispensing technology, IV workflow technologies, IV robotics, and related infrastructure
Pharmacy compounding experience, including sterile, nonsterile, and hazardous drug operations
Evaluating pharmacy suppliers, outsourcing facilities, technology vendors, and/or operational service providers
Development of operational toolkits, comparative analyses, calculators, or other member-facing decision-support resources
Hospital and health-system experience
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred
Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise for pharmacy operations and strategic sourcing categories across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and health-system settings
Support contracting and category strategies related to pharmacy technology, automation, dispensing infrastructure, and workflow optimization
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance contract value beyond price through operational insights, implementation support, and value-added resources
Develop and maintain member-facing operational toolkits, comparison resources, and savings calculators that support pharmacy operations categories
Translate complex product, workflow, utilization, and cost differences across suppliers into practical decision-support tools for members
Support categories such as automated dispensing cabinets, carousel technology, outpatient dispensing automation, IV workflow technologies, cleanroom and compounding infrastructure, and related pharmacy operational solutions
Lead and support pharmacy compounding services initiatives, including insourcing analyses, outsourcing strategies, supplier augmentation, stability-related programs, and operational support services
Provide subject matter expertise on sterile, nonsterile, and hazardous compounding practices, as well as associated operational and regulatory considerations
Support development of service offerings and resources that improve member readiness, efficiency, and performance across pharmacy compounding operations
Conduct operational and supplier assessments, including onsite evaluations of outsourcing facilities, testing laboratories, technology vendors, and other pharmacy-related suppliers, as applicable
Develop summary reports, recommendations, and follow-up documentation based on operational reviews, audits, and supplier evaluations
Maintain supporting documentation, performance tracking, and internal resources to support ongoing supplier oversight and category strategy
Oversee program performance, financial tracking, and service line reporting in applicable business systems such as SalesForce and Workday
Identify strategic initiatives that create new value for members, strengthen supplier engagement, and support development of new services or revenue streams
Collaborate across contracting, analytics, advisory, and supplier-facing teams to align resources, advance strategic priorities, and ensure execution of key initiatives