You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to oversee and manage a portfolio of pharmaceutical vendors, ensuring the best financial and operational positions between both companies. The primary responsibilities include serving as the main liaison and executing the strategic vision between the vendor and our client, as well as developing and expanding new pharmacy business in collaboration with field sales and marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage strategic vendor relationships and projects requiring cross-departmental and cross-divisional activity.
• Demonstrate expertise in making holistic financial decisions.
• Negotiate agreements with pharmacy vendors to improve financial terms, including reviewing direct reports agreements for approval.
• Understand pharmacy market dynamics and build collaborative partnerships with strategic vendors.
• Develop and implement marketing programs to sell more profitable products and deliver value to customers and sales reps.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance to Vendor Managers.
• Develop presentations and proposals showcasing the value and differentiation of products and services.
• Communicate vendor scorecards and manage relationships to achieve top-level performance.
• Plan and attend business reviews, as well as represent the company at industry events.
• Guide and manage the day-to-day activities and outcomes of a group of employees.
• Participate in hiring staff, recommending pay increases, and performing performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree, Pharmacist license, or Nursing degree.

Experience

• At least 8 years of overall experience in marketing, product management, or sales.
• Experience in distribution operations or general pharmacy and healthcare market.
• At least 5 years of experience negotiating with outside vendors, including contracts, pricing, and resolving service issues.

Skills

• Portfolio management with the ability to network with pharmacy leaders at Executive and C-Suite levels.
• Knowledgeable in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and working within profit & loss (P&L) statements.
• Familiarity with freight incoterms and logistics standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Additional Requirements

• Position requires travel up to 25% of the time, including within the state and out of state.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.