The MGB Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the supply chain operations of the MGB Pharmacy Departments. This role includes managing the procurement, inventory management, distribution, and logistics of medications throughout the organization while maximizing value and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This role will also provide direct oversight to local site buyers to ensure alignment with MGB strategies and best practices.
- Manage pharmacy buyers at local sites and provide leadership, direction, and support, ensuring they follow established procurement protocols and align with overall supply chain goal
- Establish and maintain relationships with pharmaceutical vendors and suppliers to ensure supply of medications throughout the organization
- Partner with the MGB Pharmacy Contracting team to drive financial value to MGB
- Drive supply chain strategies to optimize the procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals across all MGB pharmacy locations
- Maintain inventory tracking systems and technology to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities
- Provides leadership, guidance and serve as a role model to those professionals under his/her supervision.
- Supervises and directs the daily operations of pharmacy purchasing services. Schedule and assign staff.
- Serves as a resource person regarding pharmacy policies to pharmacists, physicians, nurses and other hospital staff.
- Participates in on-call responsibility as assigned.
- Responsible for staff development and performance evaluation.
- Assists in the recruitment, interviews, and training of new staff.
- Participates in the development of policy and procedures.
- Conducts educational programs, in-services, and staff meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards
Education
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have excellent verbal, written, and quantitative skills. Displays a comprehensive knowledge of department operations. Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and the legal aspects of dispensing. Demonstrate interpersonal skills to educate and supervise staff, normally acquired after three to five years of related hospital experience in a progressive, large health care organization and through self-directed education. Can work accurately and make decisions under stress and with time constraints. Strong attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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