System Director Pharmacy Supply Chain and NEAH, Hybrid

Manages and controls all aspects of medication-related supply chain management for Dartmouth Health, including centralizedmedication and supply purchasing, inventory management, drug distribution (intra-system and with external parties), vendormanagement, group purchasing organization (GPO) and wholesaler relationships, standardization, and supply-chain relatedinformation systems and technology. Directly manages the inventory and mitigation of medication shortages by leveragingtechnology and predictive ordering processes. Responsibilities include the analysis, identifi cation and implementation ofopportunities to improve quality, cost, and productivity within all aspects of department and health-system medication supplychain.

This is a Full Time, 40hr per week, benefitted position.

Dartmouth has a healthy disregard for the impossible!

DH Offers You:

Employees hired to work at least 0.50 FTE (20 hours per week) and their eligible dependents may participate in Dartmouth Health benefit plans on the employee’s first day of employment.

Medical Insurance: Two medical plans available through Anthem BC/BS: Employees also receive a base employer contribution of 4% of biweekly pay plus a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is matched with a Health Savings Account and a PPO Plan that features higher premiums balanced by copays and lower deductibles.

Retirement: Employee contributions are vested immediately. Biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved—for a maximum match of 2% of pay.

Paid Time Off: Paid time off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked. This includes six paid holidays.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per year.

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Vision

1. Oversees centralized pharmaceutical purchasing, inventory management, drug shortage, and drug distribution teams forDartmouth Health, including staff at sites throughout the health system as well as the operations and leadership staff of the healthsystem’s multi-state licensed pharmacy distributor (Central Supply Pharmacy) Oversees compliance with state and federal laws andregulations for Central Supply Pharmacy, including its operations in multiple states.
2. Optimizes contract compliance through evaluation and audit of wholesaler pricing systems.
3. Ensure systematic audit of GPO contract changes to ensure accurate and timely pricing updates. Leverage contracting relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers to achieve improved cost of goods. Manage purchasing activities to ensure coordination with appropriate committees and facilitate prescribing and distribution processes
4. Serve as an expert advisor on supply chain forecasting related to pharmacy spend and trend budgeting, vendor market intelligence, new pharmaceutical launches and GPO pricing intelligence and trend reporting.
5. Oversee centralized pharmacy purchasing operations 5. of health system.
   Assures integrity of the specialty pharmacy long buy purchasing system including inventory control, cost account and transfer systems, and auditing.
6. Establishes and monitors inventory tracking systems for all products to ensure product availability and supply integrity. Oversees and audits computerized inventory systems for the transfer of product, maintenance of item master files, and perform quality control of system output records. Manages high cost/low use inventory stocking processes and coordinates inventory across all sites of utilization. Supports inpatient controlled substance distribution systems. Manages reverse distribution procedures throughout Dartmouth Health and monitor returns. Oversees new or alternative product intake and the barcode validation process for EHR and automation systems.
7. Oversees cost management functions to include performing analysis of contracting opportunities, calculate savings and communicate savings analysis to pharmacist peers and physicians. Establishes and achieves cost reduction goals. Oversees cost/financial analysis and forecasting for wholesaler, vaccine, acute and non-acute facilities and specialty vendor purchases. Dartmouth Health wholesaler account maintenance to ensure alignment of expense classes, cost centers, and cost accounting for purchasing and inventory transactions. Monitors variances from operating statements related to purchases, returns, inventory issues, and vendor credits. Oversees the automated financial accounting interfaces. Collaborates with wholesaler representatives to advantage contract and rebate opportunities. Serves as the liaison to the Corporate Finance in matters related to supply chain accounting. Reviews non-medication supplies to identify alternative sources of supply and cost management.
8. Monitor local and national drug shortages and implement tactics to maintain supplies. Monitors critically short items and the emergency medication supply. Works with clinical staff to determine alternatives to critical stock shortages and assist with determining and implementing therapeutic substitutions. Works with Dartmouth Health pharmacy managers/ directors to implement necessary changes to purchasing and automation systems.
9. Oversees the drug recall system, ensuring all affected product is identified, quarantined and returned for manufacturer credit. Provides recall management by providing notification to all Dartmouth Health members as appropriate. Provides vendor management by evaluating and negotiating contracts related to pharmaceutical cost, distribution, technology, and automation. Serves as a liaison to wholesalers and vendors for issues related to contract prices, performance, fill rates, contract compliance, and supply adherence. Evaluates FDA licensing and/or regulatory certification is performed on all authorized pharmaceutical suppliers.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

● PharmD preferred
● MS in Healthcare Leadership/Healthcare Management, MBA or other advanced degree preferred
● In-depth understanding of supply chain and Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
● Five plus years of pharmacy leadership with three plus years of experience in pharmacy supply chain or perioperative supply chain.
Leader who strives to generate a vision, establish direction and motivate members, create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse
views, coach staff, and encourage improvement and
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● Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and possess the ability to set priorities and make critical
● Managerial effectiveness, problem solving, and change management abilities
● Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as demonstrated interpersonal and team skills

● Current unrestricted NH licensure within 90 days of hire