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Pharmacy Supply Chain & Analytics Manager – Medication Purchasing & Data Strategy

Full Time · In Office · Walnut Creek, California (USA)

Posted Jun 15, 2026

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Pharmacy Supply Chain & Analytics Manager – Medication Purchasing & Data Strategy
Industry
Healthcare / Hospital Pharmacy / Clinical Operations
Work Setting
Hospital-based healthcare organisation | Data-driven operations & supply chain management | On-site leadership role
Role Overview
A senior pharmacy operations role focused on leading medication purchasing, inventory strategy, and data analytics across the pharmacy supply chain. The role drives cost optimisation, operational efficiency, and data-informed decision-making through advanced analytics, dashboards, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Pharmacy Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Oversee medication purchasing, inventory, and supply chain performance
Identify and implement improvements in cost, quality, and operational efficiency
Manage supply chain metrics such as stock levels, usage patterns, shortages, and waste
Data & Analytics Leadership
Build and maintain dashboards tracking medication utilisation and performance
Conduct advanced analysis of pharmacy, financial, and operational datasets
Develop reporting frameworks for leadership decision-making
Integrate data across EHR, purchasing, inventory, and finance systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with informatics, finance, and analytics teams to improve operational systems
Support benchmarking and performance reporting across departments
Translate data insights into actionable operational improvements
Systems & Reporting
Use or oversee tools such as EHR reporting systems (e.g., Epic modules)
Support business intelligence reporting and automation initiatives
Contribute to development of data pipelines and reporting workflows
Leadership & Strategy
Lead departmental analytics for multi-year strategic planning
Support executive reporting and operational decision-making
Supervise pharmacy operations team members (where applicable)
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (required)
PharmD (preferred)
Master’s in Pharmacy Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Business (preferred)
Experience
3+ years pharmacy practice experience
2+ years in medication purchasing and inventory management (required)
1+ year supervisory/management experience (required)
Experience in pharmacy analytics, supply chain, or operational improvement (required)
Exposure to 340B programs (preferred)
Experience in data-driven or analytical roles within healthcare (preferred)
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel (PowerQuery, pivot tables, complex modelling, automation)
Experience with BI dashboards and reporting tools
Ability to work with integrated healthcare data systems (EHR + finance + supply chain)
Data analysis experience in pharmacy or hospital environments
Familiarity with benchmarking tools (GPO, 340B analytics platforms)
Certifications
Registered Pharmacist (California Board of Pharmacy) – Required
Apexus 340B Advanced Operations Certification – Preferred (within 6 months of hire)
Core Focus of Role
Pharmacy supply chain optimisation
Medication purchasing strategy
Data analytics and dashboard development
Cost control and operational efficiency
Cross-functional healthcare data integration
Compensation (Indicative)
Senior healthcare management role with competitive hospital leadership salary band aligned to experience and licensure.