• Lead the development and execution of the overall specialty pharmacy new business strategy and tactical plans and work closely with the VP of Specialty Pharmacy Operations.
• Responsible for Business Development relating to brand pharma, pharmacy consultant communities, and small biotech companies to ensure inclusion in manufacturer RFPs and access to limited distribution drugs, CGT, rare/orphan medications.
• Will represent Walgreens Pharmacy at industry conferences, media, and external high-profile engagements.
• Drive connectivity between the pipeline and pharma manufacturers to enhance service delivery
• Proactively pursue strategic partnership opportunities to enhance the growth of the pharmacy business
• Function as a senior advisor to the Chief Pharmacy Procurement and Contracting Officer and VP Brand Pharma Procurement, synthesizing and communicating complex ideas effectively.
• Collaborates internally to ensure enterprise-wide alignment of brand pharmacy pipeline among cross functional teams
• Works with RFP team and key stakeholders to successfully respond to manufacturer RFPs
• Creates effective responses and finalist presentations to contribute gaining access to specialty products
• Monitors industry dynamics to successfully update strategies and Business Development focus.

• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of Experience in the healthcare industry and Pharmacy Experience OR High School/GED and at least 11 years of Experience in the healthcare industry and Pharmacy Experience.
• Strong external network in Brand Pharmacy and Pharma.
• Business Development and negotiation skills with pharmaceutical manufacturers and experience within brand pharmacy.
• Knowledgeable about service delivery in the pharmacy business and narrate and influence pharma manufacturers in a pre sales process.
• Deep brand pharmacy experience with a proven record of success in delivering results.
• At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
• At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.

• MBA or Masters Degree in Healthcare Field
• PharmD
• Ability to be proactive – anticipates organization needs
• Management/business development skills and responsibilities (contract negations/brand pipeline)
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, internal and externally
• Ability to handle large sized manufacturer relationships
• Strong industry specific knowledge, including demonstrated knowledge of procurement, reimbursement, brand pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical services and pharmacy distribution trends and practices.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills and creativity to develop new products and services to gain value from pharma
• Consistent, excellent follow-up skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize and focus given the dynamic nature of brand pharmacy (e.g. handling several projects, contracts, and internal meetings at a time)

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