University of Maryland Medical System
Senior Director System Pharmacy Business and Outcomes
University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore, UMMS educates the state's future health care professionals. UMMS is an integrated network delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across Maryland, with 11 hospitals including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, a network of UMMS Urgent Care centers, and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org. Job Description
Senior Director System Pharmacy Business & Outcomes provides executive leadership for UMMS’s enterprise pharmacy business operations, outcomes analytics, and centralized procurement. This role ensures the financial sustainability of UMMS pharmacy services by unifying contracting, 340B program optimization, and purchasing under a single system framework. Primary Responsibilities
The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provide overall leadership for UMMS pharmacy business operations, including contracting, procurement, and outcomes analytics. Lead pharmacy contracting and central procurement functions through the UMMS Logistics Center. Consolidate purchasing across member organizations to maximize economies of scale and reduce variation in procurement practices. Enable the Logistics Center team to manage automated dispensing cabinet replenishment, code cart replenishment, and drug shortage mitigation. Direct contracting strategies with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and GPOs to secure cost savings and drug access. Negotiate enterprise agreements that improve affordability while ensuring reliable supply and equitable patient access. Oversee enterprise 340B strategy to maximize savings, compliance, and patient benefit. Ensure program integrity through alignment with federal/state requirements and UMMS compliance policies. Establish a systemwide business intelligence platform to measure financial performance, patient outcomes, and enterprise pharmacy impact. Develop dashboards and analytic tools for monitoring cost savings, utilization trends, and supply chain risks. Collaborate with the UMMS employee health plan to design utilization and contracting strategies that reduce costs and improve access. Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and business plans for systemwide pharmacy business operations. Identify new revenue opportunities and innovative financial models to support long-term sustainability. Anticipate and respond to changes in drug pricing, distribution, and supply chain regulation. Lead enterprise initiatives to implement innovative procurement models, automation, or technology-enabled solutions. Partner with site pharmacy leaders, finance, supply chain, and clinical executives to align business operations across the enterprise. Recruit, mentor, and develop business and analytic leaders within the pharmacy enterprise. Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and measurable results. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in pharmacy, healthcare, or life sciences business operations, including at least 3–5 years in enterprise, multi-site, or system-level roles. Demonstrated expertise in procurement, contracting, and vendor negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, or group purchasing organizations (GPOs). Proven track record of financial management, including budget development, forecasting, ROI analysis, and performance reporting. Strong knowledge of healthcare finance and supply chain operations, including logistics and inventory management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional leaders (finance, clinical, IT, supply chain) to deliver enterprise-wide initiatives. Experience leading or overseeing 340B program operations, with demonstrated compliance and savings optimization. Education & Experience - Preferred PharmD or 340B-related certifications (e.g., Apexus Certified Expert (ACE), 340B University). Familiarity with health plan or payer strategy related to pharmacy utilization and affordability. Demonstrated success building business intelligence and analytics platforms, including dashboards and KPI reporting for financial and patient outcomes. History of national presentations, publications, or leadership contributions in healthcare business, pharmacy finance, or analytics. Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: Pay Range: $98.96 - 141.00 Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
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The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore, UMMS educates the state's future health care professionals. UMMS is an integrated network delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across Maryland, with 11 hospitals including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, a network of UMMS Urgent Care centers, and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org. Job Description
Senior Director System Pharmacy Business & Outcomes provides executive leadership for UMMS’s enterprise pharmacy business operations, outcomes analytics, and centralized procurement. This role ensures the financial sustainability of UMMS pharmacy services by unifying contracting, 340B program optimization, and purchasing under a single system framework. Primary Responsibilities
The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provide overall leadership for UMMS pharmacy business operations, including contracting, procurement, and outcomes analytics. Lead pharmacy contracting and central procurement functions through the UMMS Logistics Center. Consolidate purchasing across member organizations to maximize economies of scale and reduce variation in procurement practices. Enable the Logistics Center team to manage automated dispensing cabinet replenishment, code cart replenishment, and drug shortage mitigation. Direct contracting strategies with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and GPOs to secure cost savings and drug access. Negotiate enterprise agreements that improve affordability while ensuring reliable supply and equitable patient access. Oversee enterprise 340B strategy to maximize savings, compliance, and patient benefit. Ensure program integrity through alignment with federal/state requirements and UMMS compliance policies. Establish a systemwide business intelligence platform to measure financial performance, patient outcomes, and enterprise pharmacy impact. Develop dashboards and analytic tools for monitoring cost savings, utilization trends, and supply chain risks. Collaborate with the UMMS employee health plan to design utilization and contracting strategies that reduce costs and improve access. Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and business plans for systemwide pharmacy business operations. Identify new revenue opportunities and innovative financial models to support long-term sustainability. Anticipate and respond to changes in drug pricing, distribution, and supply chain regulation. Lead enterprise initiatives to implement innovative procurement models, automation, or technology-enabled solutions. Partner with site pharmacy leaders, finance, supply chain, and clinical executives to align business operations across the enterprise. Recruit, mentor, and develop business and analytic leaders within the pharmacy enterprise. Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and measurable results. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in pharmacy, healthcare, or life sciences business operations, including at least 3–5 years in enterprise, multi-site, or system-level roles. Demonstrated expertise in procurement, contracting, and vendor negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, or group purchasing organizations (GPOs). Proven track record of financial management, including budget development, forecasting, ROI analysis, and performance reporting. Strong knowledge of healthcare finance and supply chain operations, including logistics and inventory management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional leaders (finance, clinical, IT, supply chain) to deliver enterprise-wide initiatives. Experience leading or overseeing 340B program operations, with demonstrated compliance and savings optimization. Education & Experience - Preferred PharmD or 340B-related certifications (e.g., Apexus Certified Expert (ACE), 340B University). Familiarity with health plan or payer strategy related to pharmacy utilization and affordability. Demonstrated success building business intelligence and analytics platforms, including dashboards and KPI reporting for financial and patient outcomes. History of national presentations, publications, or leadership contributions in healthcare business, pharmacy finance, or analytics. Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: Pay Range: $98.96 - 141.00 Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
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