Senior Consultant, Pharmacy Business Manager

Role Overview

• Provide support to Children’s Hospitals Associations (CHA) clients to deliver measurable clinical, financial, and operational improvements across pharmacy services.
• Analyze pharmacy operations, supply chain and financial processes, and complex data sets to identify opportunities for spend reduction, revenue optimization, and enhanced service delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams, CHA, and client pharmacy leaders to design innovative solutions, guide program development, and translate insights into actionable strategies that strengthen pharmacy business performance.
• Lead the development of creative, data-driven solutions and new program offerings that enhance pharmacy business and financial performance.
• Partner with Spend Management, Analytics, and Pharmacy Leadership teams to improve operational efficiency, clinical outcomes, and cost management across the pharmacy enterprise.
• Review, analyze, and optimize all classes of trade—including 340B and WAC—by assessing purchasing and contracting strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and identifying opportunities to reduce spend while maintaining access and operational efficiency.
• Partner with supplier stakeholders to proactively identify and develop contracting opportunities, support negotiations, and drive value-based agreements that align with CHA clients clinical, operational, and financial priorities.
• Monitor contracts for pharmacy services, including assessment of contract compliance (purchase levels and market-share requirements) and rebates, evaluation of expiring contracts, and participate in negotiation of new agreements.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams on product enhancements, custom analyses, data mining, and report generation, synthesizing complex datasets into actionable recommendations.
• Develop dashboards, presentations, and insights for diverse audiences, including pharmacy leaders, finance teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Support program development by identifying new opportunities for cost savings, revenue enhancement, and workflow optimization.
• Execute assigned project plans, prioritize tasks, and ensure the timely delivery of milestones and objectives.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and internal partners by facilitating knowledge sharing, aligning strategic priorities, and supporting implementation of value-driven initiatives.

Requirements

• Relevant degree preferred; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in pharmacy operations, pharmacy business management, or related consulting or analytical roles preferred.
• Experience with 340B is preferred.
• 340B certification strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a pediatric hospital preferred
• Proficiency in analytics, financial modeling, and large dataset manipulation; strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacy billing, reimbursement practices, and pharmacy supply chain processes, including wholesalers, distributors, and GPO contracting.
• Experience interpreting and presenting complex operational and financial information to pharmacy and executive leadership.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a virtual environment.
• Willingness to travel as mutually agreed upon by Vizient and Member throughout the year to meet Members needs and timetables.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet the clients' needs and timetables.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan