VP, Procurement & Supply Chain Specialty Pharmacy
Navitus Health SolutionsCompany
About Us
Pay Range
STAR Bonus % (At Risk Maximum)
Work Schedule Description (e.g. M-F 8am to 5pm)
Remote Work Notification
Overview
Reporting to the SVP and CEO, Specialty Pharmacy of Lumicera, the Vice President, Supply Chain will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all supply chain activities within our highly regulated specialty pharmacy business. This is a pivotal, high-impact role responsible for delivering lower costs to patient and clients through new and developing business initiatives built to leverage large-scale procurement economics and competitive wholesaler agreements
This is not a logistics or back‑end operations role. It is a front‑end, working procurement‑driven leadership position centered on cost‑of‑goods contracting, wholesaler strategy, and large‑scale manufacturer engagement.
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate brings deep procurement and wholesaler negotiation experience, specifically with billion+ dollar primary agreements.
We are seeking a leader who has operated at scale within complex organizations and has successfully built or transformed supply chain structures that deliver measurable financial impact.
This role is right for you if you have:
- Led enterprise‑level wholesaler negotiations involving highly regulated major global/national distributors
- Developed and executed procurement strategies for high‑value specialty medications and/or similar highly regulated products.
- Built or scaled a GPO, sourcing platform, or procurement business line
- Directed sophisticated manufacturer contracting strategies
- Expertise in cost modeling, budget impact forecasting, and competitive pricing structures
Responsibilities
How do I make an impact on my team?
- Develop and execute a comprehensive specialty pharmacy supply chain strategy aligned with organizational goals including securing optimal pricing, discounts, rebates, and incentives.
- Lead the creation, distribution, and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for wholesalers, GPO partners, and other supply chain partners to ensure competitive bids and favorable terms.
- Establish supply chain best practices to maintain partnerships and ensure consistency in process.
- Establish policies and procedures for procurement, contracting, and inventory management to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers to secure favorable pricing and access to specialty medications.
- Expand partnership expansion by recruiting pharmacies into the organization’s Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) network, emphasizing the value of manufacturer and wholesaler discounts.
- Establish KPs and reporting systems to monitor contract compliance, rebate realization, and overall financial performance of supply chain agreements.
- Innovate new products and relationship structures that enable growth in pharmacy relationships and broaden market impact.
- Negotiate agreements with GPOs to optimize purchasing power and cost savings and that are inclusive of participation by other pharmacies.
- Monitor market trends, analyze pricing models and competitive benchmarks and regulatory changes impacting manufacturer and GPO contracts to inform contract strategy and maintain a competitive advantage.
- Drive initiatives to recruit pharmacies into the organization’s Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) network, emphasizing the value of manufacturer and wholesaler discounts.
- Partner with finance, operations, and clinical teams to align supply chain strategies with organizational objectives and patient care priorities.
- Evaluation of the purchasing and relationship structures for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the GPO and manufacturer relationships.
- Support the development and creation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts related to the procurement of specialty pharmaceutical products for specialty pharmacy.
- Mentoring and developing associates, interviewing, hiring and training associates, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
What our team expects from you?
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience ; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in pharmacy supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven expertise in specialty pharmacy operations, manufacturer contracting, and GPO negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including 340B and other federal programs.
- Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills.
- Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
- The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.
What can you expect from Navitus?
- Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 20 days paid time off
- 4 weeks paid parental leave
- 9 paid holidays
- 401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirement
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance
- Referral Bonus Program – up to $750!
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