Sys VP Pharmacy Enterprise - Chief Pharmacy Officer

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, optimize and advance national (Level 3) interdisciplinary medications management services to ensure high-quality, safe and cost-effective medication utilization across the continuum of care for CommonSpirit Health.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships and partnerships with other key leaders, including CMOs, CNOs, finance, operations and supply chain leaders.
• Develop, implement, and advance the system wide strategy for the delivery of clinical pharmacy services across CommonSpirit Health, including the System P&T Committee, system medication formulary and pharmacy research.
•  Establish, monitor and optimize the pharmacy budget and financial metrics, including revenue and expenses
• Optimize pharmacy operations, including the pharmacy 340b program, telepharmacy, pharmacy compliance, pharmacy technology and pharmacy data services
• Oversee pharmacy contracting and procurement processes to ensure reliable and cost-effective medication delivery and optimize all pharmacy retail services, including specialty pharmacy, mail order pharmacy, retail pharmacy and pharmacy benefits manager.
•  Collaborates with system and divisional pharmacy leaders to assure appropriate resource utilization.
• Provides executive leadership and collaborates with service line leaders to develop systems and tools to ensure compliance with pharmacy law, regulations, pharmacy business practices, accreditation practices and other CommonSpirit Health policies.
• Grow an established national and international pharmacy presence to represent CommonSpirit Health, advocate for the profession of pharmacy and advance medication management services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required
• MBA, MHA, MPhA or residency in hospital pharmacy administration
• 10 years of hospital pharmacy or health-system leadership required, with a documented record of success in the management of multidisciplinary and multi-site pharmacy services
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses and healthcare administrators.
•  Demonstrated ability to utilize effective communication, presentation, financial management and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and direct peer group and interdisciplinary project teams, utilizing influence and collaboration.
•  Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale complex and significant redesign, reorganization, performance improvement, and change management efforts

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• PharmD preferred

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Active Pharmacist License in good standing from any state/territory within the United States

REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND TRAINING

• Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, technology implementation

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Benefits Include: Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Retirement Program, Disability Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, Life Insurance Plans, Worker Compensation, Dress for Your Day Policy, Voluntary Benefits.

The position is eligible for incentive pay based on company performance.