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Category Manager – Pharmaceuticals
Vizient, Inc. Manage a market-leading portfolio of pharmaceutical supplier service agreements .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing pharmaceutical supplier service agreements and developing contracting strategies that align with corporate objectives. Proven ability to enhance stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication, negotiation, and project management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Pharmacy Or PharmD DegreeContracting ExperienceNegotiation SkillsStakeholder Relationship ManagementCross-Functional Interaction
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Hard Skills
Contract ManagementFinancial AnalysisAccrualsForecastingRevenue ManagementMarket AnalysisPharmacy Program DevelopmentCost Reduction StrategiesProject ManagementBusiness Strategy Alignment
Soft Skills
Superior Written CommunicationSuperior Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCustomer Service Skills
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical SupplierStakeholder EngagementVoice-Of-CustomerAdvisory ServicesCompliancePolicy DevelopmentPharmacy PurchasesSavings OpportunitiesMarket ChangesContract Terms
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage a market-leading portfolio of pharmaceutical supplier service agreements
- Deliver contracting strategies and expertise that provide supply chain cost reductions
- Maintain pharmacy program opportunities by coordinating stakeholder needs through contracting, advisory, compliance, policy, and analytics services
- Support development of new opportunities with team members
- Align business strategy with corporate strategic objectives related to services and contracting
- Capture and organize information from voice-of-customer engagements
- Identify strategic issues and opportunities to improve stakeholder satisfaction and engagement
- Review financial aspects of assigned contracts, including accruals, forecasting, and revenue expectations
- Lead pharmaceutical negotiations from opportunity identification through implementation
- Build relationships with pharmaceutical suppliers and serve as the primary communication point for pharmacy service programs
- Partner with legal resources to develop appropriate contract terms
- Establish stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted advisor
- Monitor, review, and update projects and contracts based on market changes
- Pursue opportunities to grow pharmacy purchases and savings for existing programs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Pharmacy or PharmD Degree required
- 5 or more years of relevant experience required
- Contracting experience with direct negotiations preferred
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Strong presentation and customer service skills
- Cross-functional interaction skills with a proven track record of delivering results
- Experience in pharmacy, marketing, business and/or project management a plus
- Willingness to travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Incentive eligible
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Inclusive work environment