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Onsite
n500P Hospital - J/K/L/M Patient - PALO ALTO
nFull time
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nDay - 08 Hour (United States of America)
nThis is a Stanford Health Care job.
nA Brief Overview
nThe Pharmacy Supply Chain Pharmacist is responsible for the strategic procurement, sourcing, contracting support, inventory optimization, and medication supply continuity programs across Stanford Health Care. This role serves as the clinical and operational liaison between Pharmacy Supply Chain, Pharmacy Operations, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Group Purchasing organizations (GPOs), wholesalers, manufacturers and other healthcare stakeholders to ensure a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective medication supply. The Pharmacy Supply Chain Pharmacist develops and implements procurement strategies, manages medication shortages and allocations, evaluates market opportunities, supports formulary implementation, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while minimizing disruptions to patient care. This position also serves as a key contributor in enterprise drug shortage management by proactively identifying supply risks, developing mitigation strategies, coordinating multidisciplinary response efforts, and implementing resilient procurement practices to minimize disruptions to patient care.
nLocations
nStanford Health Care
nWhat you will do
nnnExecute medication procurement strategies to support uninterrupted patient care across inpatient, outpatient, infusion, specialty, and procedural care settings.
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nnProvide oversight, direction, and coordination of Pharmacy Supply Chain Technicians, including work prioritization, training, competency assessment, workflow optimization, and support for daily procurement, inventory management, shortage mitigation, and medication distribution activities
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nnManage pharmaceutical sourcing activities, including primary wholesaler procurement, direct purchasing agreements, specialty distribution channels, and manufacturer relationships.
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nnLead enterprise drug shortage management activities, including monitoring, mitigation planning, and stakeholder communications.
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nnMonitor and evaluate medication shortages, allocations, recalls, and supply disruptions through wholesalers, manufacturers, GPOs, and industry resources.
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nnAssess clinical and operational impacts of shortages and collaborate with pharmacy leaders to implement mitigation strategies and therapeutic alternatives.
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nnCoordinate multidisciplinary responses to critical drug shortages to ensure continuity of patient care.
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nnMaintain shortage tracking tools, dashboards, and executive reports.
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nnImplement proactive supply resiliency strategies, including inventory optimization, buffer stock programs, secondary sourcing, and direct manufacturer procurement.
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nnSupport Drug Shortage Management Committee initiatives, emergency preparedness efforts, and continuous improvement activities related to medication supply continuity.
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nnCollaborate with pharmacy buyers and inventory specialists to optimize inventory levels, safety stock strategies, and purchasing practices.
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nnAnalyze pharmaceutical spend, utilization trends, contract performance, and market dynamics to identify cost-saving opportunities.
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nnSupport formulary additions, product conversions, biosimilars, generics, and medication standardization initiatives.
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nnParticipate in group purchasing organization (GPO) activities and evaluate contracting opportunities to maximize financial and operational value.
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nnServe as a subject matter expert for pharmaceutical procurement, manufacturer programs, allocation management, and supply resiliency strategies.
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nnPartner with Finance, Pharmacy Leadership, and Supply Chain teams to support budget planning and expense management initiatives.
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nnEnsure compliance with federal and state regulations related to medication procurement, storage, distribution, and supply chain security.
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nnSupport Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance initiatives and pharmaceutical pedigree requirements.
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nnSupport implementation and optimization of pharmacy inventory management systems, ERP platforms, and procurement technologies.
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nnDevelop, monitor, and report key performance indicators related to medication availability, procurement savings, inventory turns, shortage mitigation, and contract compliance.
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nnEstablish and maintain productive relationships with wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors, and industry partners.
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nnProvide education and guidance to pharmacy staff regarding procurement practices, product availability, and supply disruptions.
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nnParticipate in continuous quality improvement programs designed to improve medication access, operational efficiency, and financial stewardship.
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nnParticipate in multidisciplinary committees, projects, and process improvement initiatives related to medication supply chain management.
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nnPerform other duties as assigned.
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n nEducation Qualifications
nnnBachelor degree (BS) in pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy required.
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nnCompletion of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent pharmacy procurement, supply chain, or operational experience preferred.
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n nExperience Qualifications
nnnThree (3) years of progressively responsible pharmacy experience required.
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nnExperience working within an integrated healthcare system, academic medical center, or large health system preferred.
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nnExperience with medication procurement, inventory management, pharmacy operations, supply chain management, or drug shortage mitigation preferred.
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nnAdditional preferred experience includes supporting pharmaceutical contracting, value analysis, emergency preparedness, supply resiliency, pharmacy procurement in an academic medical center or integrated delivery network, and inventory management systems.
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n nRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
nnnKnowledge of medication distribution systems in acute care, ambulatory care, infusion, and specialty pharmacy environments.
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nnKnowledge of federal and state laws governing pharmacy purchasing and medication distribution.
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nnAbility to prioritize competing operational demands in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
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nnExcellent written and verbal communication skills.
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nnAbility to effectively collaborate with clinical, operational, financial, and executive stakeholders
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nnAbility to use pharmacy inventory management systems, ERP systems, procurement platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
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nnStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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nnCommitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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n nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
nnnComprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical procurement practices and healthcare supply chain operations
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nnKnowledge of pharmaceutical contracting, GPO agreements, wholesaler programs, and manufacturer distribution models
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nnStrong financial acumen with the ability to interpret purchasing, utilization, and expense data.
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nnKnowledge of DSCSA requirements and pharmaceutical supply chain security standards.
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nnKnowledge of drug shortage management methodologies and supply continuity planning.
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nnKnowledge of pharmaceutical market intelligence tools, shortage management software, and analytics platforms.
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nnKnowledge of 340B program operations.
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n nLicenses and Certifications
nnnCA Board of Pharmacy License - Registered Pharmacist required
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nnBoard Certification (BCPS, BCSCP, or equivalent) preferred
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n nThese principles apply to ALL employees:
nSHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
nStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
nYou will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
nnnKnow Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
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nnShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
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nnCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
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n nEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
nBase Pay Scale: Generally starting at $76.97 - $102.01 per hour
nThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
nAt Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
nAs part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.
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Worksite address
palo alto, CA, 94306, US
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