Program Manager, NPC & Pharmacy Business Strategy

Overview:

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Program Manager, Northeast Purchasing Coalition (NPC) & Pharmacy Business Strategy, is responsible for leading and managing a portfolio of complex initiatives that support organizational growth, financial stewardship, operational excellence, and innovation across the health system and the NPC Pharmacy Aggregation Group. This role provides leadership and accountability for multiple concurrent projects, driving cross-functional collaboration, data-informed decision-making, implementation planning, and measurable outcomes.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities:

• 1. Identify, evaluate, and facilitate implementation of innovative pharmacy opportunities, ensuring each project has a clear scope, timeline, accountability structure, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.
• 2. Lead and manage a portfolio of NPC pharmacy initiatives, ensuring alignment with YNHHS organizational goals, timelines, budgets, and performance expectations.
• 3. Lead drug use optimization and pharmaceutical expense management strategies to deliver cost savings, drive revenue growth, improve margin performance, and support high-cost medication stewardship.
• 4. Collaborate with system partners to evaluate and develop opportunities for future business growth and expansion of pharmacy services.
• 5. Support NPC Pharmacy members through stakeholder engagement, implementation planning, operational guidance, and adoption strategies that drive sustainable results.
• 6. Deliver actionable insights through data analysis and modeling to support purchasing decisions, contract strategy, cost-reduction opportunities, revenue enhancement, and operational improvements.
• 7. Design pharmacy contracting strategies, lead contract negotiations, and serve as the pharmacy contracting lead to support sourcing alignment, value optimization, and financial performance.
• 8. Provide leadership for biosimilar, contracting, utilization management, and other pharmacy value initiatives to maximize financial and operational performance.
• 9. Develop and monitor project plans, performance metrics, financial analyses, and implementation strategies to ensure successful achievement of program objectives.
• 10. Lead stakeholder engagement efforts to build consensus, manage change, and drive adoption of strategic initiatives across health system and NPC pharmacy members.
• 11. Mentor and develop pharmacy staff, residents, and learners through project oversight, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• 12. Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all assigned programs and projects.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

 

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy. Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 residency or equivalent experience is required.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Minimum 5 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist practicing in a hospital setting and 3 years of leadership experience.

 

LICENSURE

 

CT Pharmacist licensure eligible

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

 

Strong working knowledge of pharmacy clinical and business operations, healthcare strategy, supply chain and current standards of pharmacy practice across the care continuum. Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Excellent project management, written and oral communication skills as well as meeting facilitation skills.

 

PHYSICAL DEMAND

 

Occasional travel required