Pharmacist (Professional Services Consultant) at McKesson in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

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McKesson P&AS Advisory team works with McKesson Health System (MHS) customers to assess and optimize targeted pharmacy operations, improve financial performance and help increase efficiencies with a focus on supply chain, ambulatory, retail, specialty, supply chain and health system pharmacy operations. The Managing Pharmacist Consultant will provide the necessary subject matter expertise related to operational, financial and data analysis support to identify improvement opportunities, to execute deliverables and document value and demonstrate expertise in pharmacy related to health systems supply chain, retail and specialty. Works on strategic imperatives (e.g. supply chain improvements, product selection, formulary management and payer optimization & specialty pharmacy).



The Managing Pharmacist Consultant will be skilled in solution management, financial projections and calculations, data analysis, McKesson's portfolio of products and can manage timelines for multiple customers simultaneously. The Managing Pharmacist Consultant demonstrates the ability to oversee the project scope and achieve accelerated results through focused solution management. They provide internal P&AS team leadership with ability to set the strategy, identify cross-business unit opportunities and are recognized as a subject matter expert providing guidance and formal consulting services.


The Managing Pharmacist Consultant will assist in the building of various tools, software and other support services in their area of expertise to provide episodic and ongoing advisory support to customers with business and performance improvement opportunities.


The Managing Pharmacist Consultant requires understanding of customer-centric approaches and may participate in providing services and support on-site or remotely. The Managing Pharmacist Consultant collaborates with P&AS leadership, other subject matter experts and analysts across McKesson business units for feasibility analysis, to recommend quantifiable improvements that optimizes and adds value for the customer, focusing on financial improvement, operational efficiency, and revenue enhancement. This ultimately provides value to the customer and McKesson in priority areas.


Reporting to the Vice President of P&AS Advisory or Designee, the Managing Pharmacist Consultant demonstrates the ability to work independently with McKesson Health Systems sales executives, P&AS team resources, and other McKesson business unit leaders on customer engagements. They serve as a mentor and coach to less experienced members of the team and participate in the interviewing and hiring process for new P&AS team members. The Managing Consultant supports MHS sales and customers a compendium of advisory, analytical and decision-making expertise related to P&AS Solutions and McKesson business units based on industry best practices and trends.


The Managing Pharmacist Consultant demonstrates expertise in the business of pharmacy and partners with the P&AS team to enhance and further develop technological value solution(s) for customers. The Managing Pharmacist Consultant works with P&AS and other McKesson business units, using the Agile process and Lean Six Sigma, to identify opportunities and recommend solutions needed to better serve the evolving customer and McKesson priorities. Strategy will incorporate P&AS Services and Solutions and other McKesson business units and business partners. They may be assigned as the Product Lead for a P&AS Solution or McKesson Imperative.


The Managing Consultant will assess potential financial and operational opportunities related to supply chain, specialty and/or retail pharmacy along with supporting customers in the following areas:

• Work with customers to determine opportunity needs. Outlining traditional and innovative strategies for optimization and enhancement within regulatory limitations.


• Develop documents that clearly outline the project objectives.


• Calculate financial opportunity for customer based on revenue and savings assessment projections.


• Document the value customer realized and value to McKesson.


• Develop business opportunities for customers to implement or improve health system pharmacy.


• Represent P&AS Solutions portfolio of McKesson products and services


• Specialty and/or retail pharmacy feasibility, expansion or optimization


• Revenue enhancement billing assessment and recovery (reimbursement, payors, DIR)


• Supply Chain Optimization (i.e. Generic Optimization, inventory management, Low Unit of Measure)


• Tools and techniques for pharmacy practice efficiencies


• Support ancillary McKesson services such as patient assistance programs and 340B high level opportunities


• Contribute towards development of other tools and services to support McKesson Customers


• Identify business opportunities for McKesson and/or business partners


• Demonstrate expertise in a McKesson P&AS product and service and innovative strategies for supporting customers and McKesson.


• Work with customer to ensure successful implementation of McKesson products and services.

Minimum Requirement



Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.



Education



Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor's in Pharmacy Degree Required



Certification



Licensed Pharmacist with >10 years' experience



Travel



Travel 25-35%



Critical Skills

• Health System Pharmacy, pharmacy supply chain, pharmacy operations, ambulatory, specialty, or HS-based retail pharmacy expertise


• Expertise in pharmacy data management with a focus on pharmacy supply chain, retail/specialty pharmacy and payer/PBM business process


• Experience working with health system/hospital C-suite


• Knowledge in pharmacy industry and market


• Knowledge of common data analytic and project management software


• Knowledge and experience with health system/hospital automation, technology and information systems


• Ability to syntheize complex and diverse information, demonstrate decision making ability


• Experience with payors, reimbursement, pharmacy supply chain

Additional Skills

• Formal consulting/advisory experience preferred


• Advanced degree in business and/or healthcare management strongly preferred


• Formal sales training preferred


• Strong analytics, advisory services and business writing skills


• Problem solving and ability to understand complex issues


• Strong oral communication skills


• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Access,


• Preferred proficiency in PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, Agile


• Knowledge of GPOs, contracting, finance, payors, regulatory requirements for pharmacy


• Experience and knowledge of 340B Program rules, regulations and business process


• Demonstrates ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities


• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and multi-task in a team environment


• Ability to develop and manage multiple projects with minimal direction and supervision


• Lean Six Sigma

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.



Our Base Pay Range for this position




McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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