Implementation Services Director, Pharmacy
Vizient, Inc, Chicago, IL, United States
Implementation Services Director, Pharmacy page is loaded## Implementation Services Director, Pharmacylocations:
Irving, TX 75062 Vizient Corporate HQ:
Chicago, IL 60607:
Centennial, CO 80111time type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
31909RWhen you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.**Summary:**In this role, you will lead the successful onboarding and implementation of pharmacy contract pricing for new clients, ensuring a seamless transition to the Vizient Pharmacy Program in alignment with each client’s master services agreement. You will drive implementation strategy, ensure pricing accuracy and eligibility, and deliver measurable client value. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, client pharmacy teams, suppliers, and distributors to optimize execution, enhance the client experience, and support Vizient’s overall pharmacy strategy.**Responsibilities:*** Lead end-to-end implementation of pharmacy contract pricing for new clients, including spend analysis, contract alignment, and validation of pricing eligibility.* Develop and execute customized implementation strategies and timelines that align with client goals and Vizient program requirements.* Serve as the primary point of accountability for implementation success, ensuring a high-quality, consistent client experience.* Oversee completion and submission of required supplier and distributor documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.* Drive alignment from prior GPO contracts to Vizient, including facilitating client-approved substitutions and ensuring continuity of pricing.* Lead price mitigation discussions and negotiations with pharmacy suppliers to protect and enhance client value.* Facilitate communication with clients, distributors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the implementation lifecycle.* Partner with field-based teams and internal stakeholders to support client engagement and long-term program success.* Track and communicate implementation outcomes, including transitioned spend, savings realization, and key performance metrics.* Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and the client experience.**Qualifications:*** Relevant degree preferred.* 7 or more years of relevant experience required.* Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical contracting, distribution, eligibility, and class of trade required.* Experience working with or within a GPO preferred.* Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate insights into clear, actionable communication.* Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Strong relationship management, communication, and influencing skills.* Willingness to travel.**Estimated Hiring Range:**At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $155,500.00.This position is also incentive eligible.Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:**Equal Opportunity Employer:
Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities**The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.Working at Vizient means making a difference in today’s dynamic health care industry, every day. Our mission is to connect health care organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance.Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 20 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have 4,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance health care for the greater good.Across our enterprise of companies, we have the scale and depth to deliver exponential impact across the continuum of care:* Provista – Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health and senior living* Apexus – The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration* **apt**itude – The industry’s first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers.* Sg2 - Providing a unique blend of analytics, intelligence, consulting and education to enable health system leaders to integrate strategic growth and performance across the continuum of care.**Click** **for Vizient Careers Home Page.**### #J-18808-Ljbffr
Irving, TX 75062 Vizient Corporate HQ:
Chicago, IL 60607:
Centennial, CO 80111time type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
31909RWhen you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.**Summary:**In this role, you will lead the successful onboarding and implementation of pharmacy contract pricing for new clients, ensuring a seamless transition to the Vizient Pharmacy Program in alignment with each client’s master services agreement. You will drive implementation strategy, ensure pricing accuracy and eligibility, and deliver measurable client value. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, client pharmacy teams, suppliers, and distributors to optimize execution, enhance the client experience, and support Vizient’s overall pharmacy strategy.**Responsibilities:*** Lead end-to-end implementation of pharmacy contract pricing for new clients, including spend analysis, contract alignment, and validation of pricing eligibility.* Develop and execute customized implementation strategies and timelines that align with client goals and Vizient program requirements.* Serve as the primary point of accountability for implementation success, ensuring a high-quality, consistent client experience.* Oversee completion and submission of required supplier and distributor documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.* Drive alignment from prior GPO contracts to Vizient, including facilitating client-approved substitutions and ensuring continuity of pricing.* Lead price mitigation discussions and negotiations with pharmacy suppliers to protect and enhance client value.* Facilitate communication with clients, distributors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the implementation lifecycle.* Partner with field-based teams and internal stakeholders to support client engagement and long-term program success.* Track and communicate implementation outcomes, including transitioned spend, savings realization, and key performance metrics.* Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and the client experience.**Qualifications:*** Relevant degree preferred.* 7 or more years of relevant experience required.* Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical contracting, distribution, eligibility, and class of trade required.* Experience working with or within a GPO preferred.* Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate insights into clear, actionable communication.* Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Strong relationship management, communication, and influencing skills.* Willingness to travel.**Estimated Hiring Range:**At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $155,500.00.This position is also incentive eligible.Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:**Equal Opportunity Employer:
Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities**The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.Working at Vizient means making a difference in today’s dynamic health care industry, every day. Our mission is to connect health care organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance.Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 20 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have 4,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance health care for the greater good.Across our enterprise of companies, we have the scale and depth to deliver exponential impact across the continuum of care:* Provista – Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health and senior living* Apexus – The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration* **apt**itude – The industry’s first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers.* Sg2 - Providing a unique blend of analytics, intelligence, consulting and education to enable health system leaders to integrate strategic growth and performance across the continuum of care.**Click** **for Vizient Careers Home Page.**### #J-18808-Ljbffr