Applicants will only be considered after successful completion and submission of the following:

·       Completed application via the UM Careers website

·       Letter of Intent

·       Updated curriculum vitae

The Pharmacy Services Department is looking for a skilled analytical professional to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and developing pharmacy inventory systems and technologies, enabling informed decision-making for line-item procurement, database management, and drug supply chain stability. You will collaborate with the Pharmacy Data Solutions Team to develop analytical and technological tools to improve pharmacy supply chain and operational workflows. Additionally, this position involves maintaining, optimizing, and leading the management of pharmacy recall systems. Due to the nature of the work, strong Microsoft Office skills are essential.

For more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, see our annual report at: https://www.medicine.umich.edu/dept/pharmacy/pharmacy-annual-report

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

The vision of Michigan Medicine is to create the future of health care through discovery and to become the national leader in health care, health care reform, biomedical innovation, and education. As part of this world-class organization, the Department of Pharmacy Services has high standards for service, education, and research. Our department has a rich history of excellence; you have the opportunity to join a world-class team to provide exceptional patient care and advance the Mission of Michigan Medicine.

The Pharmacy Services Department is seeking an experienced business professional to join the team.  This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager, Inventory & Automation. This role is responsible for supporting pharmacy automation systems through provision of analytics for informed decision-making and maintaining functionality to support the goals of the department and patient care needs. Excellent written and verbal skills are also required.

For more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, see our annual report at: https://www.medicine.umich.edu/dept/pharmacy/pharmacy-annual-report

GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE

·                     Health insurance

·                     Paid Time Off

·                     Retirement plan

·                     Opportunities to earn continuing education credits at in-house education programs

• Maintain and support select pharmacy inventory systems within the Department of Pharmacy Services.
• Maintain, optimize, and lead pharmacy recall management systems within the Department of Pharmacy Services. 
• Make strategic inventory decisions to enhance pharmacy supply chain operations including, but not limited to, procurement, drug shortage management, and drug distribution modeling.
• Partners with external vendors to refine solutions to fit the needs of the department and patient care activities throughout Michigan Medicine.
• Works with colleagues from other departments (Willow, Data Solutions, etc.) to develop interconnected solutions to support drug distribution activities throughout the Michigan Medicine enterprise.
• Develops, maintains, and optimizes presentations, reports, and dashboards for internal and external stake holders to support decision making, workflows, or complex customer needs.   
• Serves as a liaison and expert resource for pharmacy inventory tools used by Pharmacy Services throughout the University of Michigan Health enterprise.
• Conducts spot checks, and troubleshoots, to make sure that systems are functioning as expected and designed.
• Mentors and teaches other staff (internal and external to the Department of Pharmacy), provides ongoing assistance to advance projects and ensure optimal use of the inventory solutions.
• Other projects and duties as assigned by Pharmacy Supply Chain leadership. 

This position will report to the Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - INTERMEDIATE

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3 years of supply chain, pharmacy, or data analysis experience.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects with competing priorities with organizational skills and flexibility to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbal and written to internal and external constituents and apply a high degree of analytical, interpretive, and evaluative skills dealing with complex concepts, projects, etc.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work well with teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead team members to accomplish a common goal.
• Experienced use with standard office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Possess or be able to obtain a Pharmacy Technician license with the State of Michigan

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - ASSOCIATE

• Has 1-3 years of supply chain, pharmacy, or data analysis experience.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects with competing priorities with organizational skills and flexibility to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbal and written to internal and external constituents and apply a degree of analytical, interpretive, and evaluative skills dealing with complex concepts, projects, etc.
• Familiarity generating reports and conducting analyses of gathered data.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work well with teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead team members to accomplish a common goal.
• Experienced use with standard office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Possess or be able to obtain a Pharmacy Technician license with the State of Michigan

• Bachelor's or Advanced degree in supply chain management.
• Work experience in pharmacy supply chain management.
• Supplemental degree in Analytics, Public Health, Health Administration, Business, or Data Science.
• Depth of experience and proven track record implementing and support pharmacy systems within healthcare organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of Tableau and Microsoft Office Suite.
• SQL expertise including query optimization, data modeling etc.
• Experience and credibility interacting with all levels of leadership.
• Certification within BD Pyxis systems

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. 

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Although the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed any time after a posting duration of seven calendar days.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.