AVP Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships at Purple Cow Recruiting

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Skills, Analytical Skills, Executive Communication, Presentation Skills, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Mentoring, Team Development

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced executive pharmacy leader for an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Pharmacy Strategic Partnerships opportunity based in Nashville, Tennessee. This executive-level role was created to lead and support key strategic partnerships, enterprise initiatives, and external engagements across pharmacy services. The AVP will work closely with pharmacy GPO leadership, member organizations, and external third-party partners to create and optimize shared value initiatives. This position provides leadership, strategy, and subject-matter expertise to develop, expand, and optimize strategic partnerships, including specialty GPO services, technology and services partnerships, strategic consulting engagements, and select supplier relationships. The role requires strong financial acumen, executive presence, and the ability to influence and lead across a matrixed organization. Strategic Leadership: • Provide leadership for key strategic initiatives and partnerships as directed by the VP of Pharmacy and senior leadership • Develop, execute, and optimize strategic partnerships that drive value creation • Lead, mentor, and develop pharmacy team members • Provide senior-level leadership support for issue resolution across stakeholders Specialty Pharmacy / GPO Programs: • Lead day-to-day optimization of the specialty GPO pharmacy program • Partner closely with specialty GPO vendors and service partners • Coordinate with internal sourcing, account management, and PBM teams • Support onboarding of new members into specialty programs • Develop analytics to ensure ongoing program optimization Consulting & Client Engagement: • Lead or participate in senior-level consulting engagements as needed • Define vision, milestones, and execution plans for client initiatives • Manage projects within scope, timeline, and budget • Lead executive-level client meetings and presentations • Build relationships with senior executives (CEO, CFO, COO) • Provide market feedback to enhance service offerings • Support sales pursuits and go-to-market initiatives • Collaborate with Marketing on collateral development (white papers, case studies) Financial & Analytics: • Interpret, analyze, and summarize key financial performance data • Identify pharmaceutical savings opportunities and contract optimization • Track pharmacy supply expense trends • Support audit processes related to pharmacy services • Utilize Excel, Power BI, and analytics platforms to drive insights Project Management: • Direct multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment • Lead cross-functional working groups • Develop and execute complex project plans • Assign goals to direct reports and monitor performance Professional Development: • Maintain knowledge of clinical pharmacy practices, technology, and products • Maintain knowledge of healthcare economics, reimbursement, and managed care • Participate in national and professional society meetings as appropriate Requirements Education & Licensure: • PharmD or RPh required • Active Pharmacist license in good standing required • Residency, fellowship, and/or board certification preferred Experience: • Minimum 10 years progressive acute care pharmacy leadership experience • Minimum 8 years experience in pharmacy supply expense management, consulting, or GPOs • Strong preference for non-acute or specialty pharmacy experience Skills & Competencies: • Strong financial and analytical skills • Executive-level communication and presentation ability • Strategic planning and execution expertise • Ability to lead in a matrixed, multidisciplinary environment • Proven leadership, mentoring, and team development experience Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are processed securely through Purple Cow Recruiting.

Responsibilities

The AVP will lead and support strategic partnerships and enterprise initiatives across pharmacy services. This includes optimizing specialty GPO services and managing consulting engagements with senior executives.