Lead - Pharmacy Business and Procurement Strategy
Australia
Full Time
2 hours ago
Key skills
Leadership
About this role
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Permanent Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
- HS7 / TA20–TA22 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Located within Alfred Care Group, part of Bayside Health
- Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
The Department
Alfred Pharmacy is well recognised for high quality and innovative patient- focused services, education and training programmes as well as significant research output. The service operates over 4 sites within the Alfred Care Group, and continually advocates for postgraduate learning and research interests, with supportive partnerships and expert mentors available to foster staff development.
This role sits within a high-performing team that partners closely with clinical and operational stakeholders to deliver safe, effective, and sustainable medication supply across multiple hospital sites. With a strong emphasis on innovation, digital integration, and data-driven decision-making, the team plays a critical role in supporting organisational priorities and improving patient outcomes.
The Role
We are seeking a highly capable and strategic individual to join our Pharmacy Department as Lead - Pharmacy Business and Procurement Strategy. This senior role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to shape and lead pharmaceutical procurement strategy within a complex and dynamic health service environment.
This position is ideally suited to an individual with strong expertise in procurement, financial management, and stakeholder engagement, with experience in healthcare or a similarly regulated sector.
You will:
- Lead the development and delivery of a long-term, coordinated medication procurement and supply strategy aligned with organisational priorities
- Oversee pharmaceutical procurement, supplier relationships, and contract performance to ensure high-quality, value-driven outcomes
- Drive financial performance through expenditure management, cost optimisation initiatives, and procurement efficiencies
- Provide data-driven insights, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement
- Partner with internal stakeholders to improve supply processes and outcomes
To succeed in this role, you will:
- Have demonstrated experience in strategic procurement, supply chain management, or business strategy within healthcare or a similarly complex environment
- Possess strong commercial acumen, with proven ability to manage budgets, analyse financial performance, and deliver value through procurement
- Demonstrate highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, building effective relationships internally and externally
- Have strong analytical capability and experience using data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
- Be an effective communicator, able to influence and translate strategy into action across diverse stakeholder groups
- Show initiative, adaptability, and leadership within dynamic environments
- Maintain a strong commitment to patient-centred care and high-quality outcomes
Benefits
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!! (subject to availability)
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness and access to Fitness Passport.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.
For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Diana Sandulache, Director – Pharmacy Workforce and Culture on d.sandulache@alfred.org.au
Applications close: 11pm AEST, Friday 31st July 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.