Critical Medication Task Force Lead

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The Critical Medication Task Force Lead will advance and evolve the Critical Care Drug Task Force (CCDTF) from a volunteer, side-of-the-desk operation into the Critical Medication Task Force. This role will focus on establishing and administering a Health System Supply Disruption & Inventory Management Customer Advisory Panel, leveraging the hospital/health system coordinator model as an early detection system, and building a cost-effective model to infuse clinical and drug use insights into various processes and internal functions. The Lead will also maintain a list of health system critical medications, provide day-to-day business direction to the Customer Distribution Experience (CDx) Communications Specialist on the Shortage Hub and pertinent drug supply related communications, engage with primary McKesson Health Systems (MHS) customers and key MHS prospects when needed, partner with internal and external stakeholders, and establish mechanisms for tracking and communicating the ongoing value created by the Task Force.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Critical Medication Task Force: Lead and evolve the cross-functional Critical Care Drug Task Force from a volunteer, side-of-the desk operation into the Critical Medication Task Force.

Partner with CDx Comms Team: Collaborate with and provide day-to-day business direction to Customer Distribution Experience (CDx) Communications Specialist on the Shortage Hub and on drug shortage and other pertinent drug supply related communications.

MHS Customer Interaction: Serve as an expert resource to the MHS Field Sales Teams and primary MHS customers (and key prospects as part of the business development process) to discuss drug shortages, drug supply related issues, and to explain tactics and strategies McKesson is pursuing to ameliorate these challenges at an MHS, enterprise McKesson, and a public policy level.

Establish and Administer Advisory Panel: Create and manage a Health System Supply Disruption & Inventory Management Customer Advisory Panel to address medication supply disruptions and solicit input and validation on processes McKesson uses to manage and address them.

Infuse Clinical and Drug Use Insights: Develop a cost-effective model to integrate clinical and drug use insights into various processes and internal functions (e.g., allocation and demand management, purchasing and inventory management, Brand Sourcing & Manufacturer Relations, Generics) while also developing and maintaining a list of health system critical medications.

Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., United States Pharmacopoeia) to establish McKesson as a thought leader in health system drug shortage prevention and mitigation, positioning MHS as the best partner for ensuring the drug needs of health system pharmaceutical distribution customers are met and optimized.

Track and Communicate Value: Establish mechanisms for tracking and communicating the ongoing value created and delivered through the activities and functions of the Critical Medication Task Force.

Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirement

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

Education

Licensed pharmacist with a minimum of 7+ years of related work experience in health system pharmacy management, pharmaceutical procurement, and/or drug shortage management

Critical Skills

• Expertise in health system pharmacy management and/or pharmaceutical procurement.

• Demonstrated understanding of the pharmaceutical ecosystem and the economics therein.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Remote-based position with standard office environment requirements.

• Must be able to meet general office demands, including prolonged screen time and virtual collaboration.

• Must be able to travel to customer sites, company meetings, and/or professional/industry meetings; anticipated to be less than 25%.

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, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

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