Director

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Director, Pharmacy Strategy Planning leads the development and implementation of strategic pharmacy initiatives across the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system and member institutions.

The Director works closely with BILH Leadership, particularly the Chief Pharmacy Officer and VP of Pharmacy Business Operations, to manage the ongoing refinement of an enterprise strategic planning function that supports the growth and development of pharmacy services across the BILH system.

Responsible for the project management, process improvement, business case development and administrative coordination functions.

The Director helps to ensure the successful implementation of strategic goals through the successful planning and prioritization of major initiatives.

The leader works cross-functionally with other areas (e.g. IS, HR, finance) and member institutions to foster collaboration and strategic alignment.

Supports development of effective operations and infrastructure by being an agent for ongoing organizational change; working to align efforts, foster collaboration and communication.

Works closely with the Chief Pharmacy Officer and Board to support effective organizational governance.

Job Description:

Leads and/or participates in the organization, management, and implementation of projects that require broad cross-institutional support and input from multiple stakeholders.

Ensures all projects have timelines and teams have clear goals, objectives, and milestones consistent with objectives.

Leads and directs process improvement activities, creating demonstrable efficiencies.

Identify, develop and implement tools for appropriate project tracking and monitoring.

Directs cross functional efforts to assess, develop and finalize business development, such as financial/accounting, due diligence, legal, reimbursement, regulatory and compliance, information technology and other areas, as needed.

Evaluates overall fit of business development efforts within the context of strategic direction of pharmacy services.

Prepares and presents business opportunities to the senior leadership team and others.

Systematically cultivates and maintains long-term, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and with other organizations to achieve mutual goals.

Thinks creatively and strategically to successfully mediate and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally to foster effective partnerships.

Establishes processes for effective organizational communication, development and governance.

Provides ongoing motivation, coaching, guidance, feedback and mentoring support to teams. Oversees contracted services (environmental services, security, maintenance).

Preferred Experience:

• 5-10 years of business experience with a minimum of 1 year of experience leading a team of business analysts.
• Prefer 1-2 years working at a national healthcare consulting firm as a business consultant to major healthcare organizations.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated experience in a consulting and/or project management role; financial analysis and strategic planning experience, preferably in a healthcare environment a strong plus

Required Experience:

• BS/BA degree required. MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Must have demonstrated experience creating and delivering business case studies to C suite executives, identifying business revenue growth and revenue stream generation.

• Must have experience with business Pro Forma creation and analysis and ROI presentation to influence and gain approval for revenue growth projects.
• Must have experience leading projects in complex and matrixed organizations with experience influencing large and diverse groups of business stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of process analysis and improvement, project management, change management principles along with demonstrated project management and/or consulting background. 
• Strong work ethic, ability to take initiative without direct oversight and to work independently in a fast paced, evolving environment. Accountable for delivering high-quality work with a clear sense of ownership. Proactive, resourceful, self-starter, with a can-do attitude to drive projects to completion.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams including staff at all levels of the organization; thrives working in teams and can also work independently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to deliver presentations to a wide variety of audiences.
• Strong PC skills (e.g., MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio.

Pay Range:

$151,840.00 USD - $193,440.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. 

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled