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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Pharmacy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Associate Director of Pharmacy & Contracts. The successful candidate will:

The Associate Director of Pharmacy, Procurement and Contracts is a strategic leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of pharmaceutical procurement, contract management, and regulatory compliance. This role is critical to ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the Pharmacy Department. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical supply chain, expertise in contract negotiation, and a proven track record in managing complex regulatory programs, particularly the 3408 Drug Pricing Program. Additionally, the successful candidate will:

• Attend Pharmacy and Therapeutics and other clinical medical staff committees.
• Manage operational pharmacy activities.
• Work collaboratively with other Associate Directors of Pharmacy on program initiatives.
• Coordinate and supervise activities of undergraduate Pharm.D. candidates from our Pharmacy College affiliates.
• Provide staff development and education.
• Assist in maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Provide drug information on demand to other healthcare professionals.
• Assist the Director of Pharmacy in the daily operation of the Pharmacy.
• Assist the Director of Pharmacy with all problems pertaining to the operation of the Pharmacy: patient care, personnel, materials management, etc.
• Evaluate assigned staff performances annually.
• Lead all purchasing to ensure a resilient, cost-effective, and efficient pharmaceutical supply chain.
• Manage the full lifecycle of all pharmacy contracts, from negotiation to vendor performance monitoring.
• Ensure unwavering compliance with the 340B Drug Pricing Program to mitigate financial and regulatory risks.
• Collaborate on budget development and identify significant cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement processes to mitigate financial. operational, and regulatory risks, including audit findings and drug shortages.

Additional Key Responsibilities

• Pharmaceutical Procurement: Lead all procurement and purchasing activities to ensure a resilient, cost-effective, and efficient pharmaceutical supply chain.
• Contract Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of all pharmacy-related contracts, from negotiation and development to performance monitoring and vendor management.
• 3408 Program Oversight: Provide high-level leadership and oversight to ensure unwavering compliance with the 3408 Drug Pricing Program, mitigating financial and regulatory risks.
• Financial Stewardship: Collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy on budget development and actively identify significant cost-saving opportunities through strategic procurement and negotiation.
• Specialty Pharmacy: Manage the complexities of specialty pharmaceutical contracts and ensure full compliance with related regulations, particularly those concerning the 3408 programs.
• Risk Mitigation: Implement robust processes and controls to mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks, including potential audit findings and drug shortages.
• Team Leadership: Guide and mentor staff involved in procurement and contract management functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in hospital or health system pharmacy operations.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical procurement, supply chain management, and contract negotiation.
• In-depth knowledge and management experience with the 3408 Drug Pricing Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In addition to the required Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree, an additional Master of Science (MS) in System Science or a related field, is highly preferred.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu