Director - Pharmacy Education & Professional Development

, PA, United States

Director - Pharmacy Education & Professional Development page is loaded Director - Pharmacy Education & Professional Development Apply locations Remote, Pennsylvania time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R247799 Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

What you will be doing Reporting to the VP, Specialty Distribution & Community Health, the Director - Pharmacy Education & Professional Development will be responsible for leading Pharmacy Residency Programs, Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE), Gov Skills Bridge, and other program related duties as assigned. In addition to managing key programs and their vendor relationships, the Director will also lead the development of Pharmacy Interns and Trainees of the organization with an emphasis on coaching and guidance.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops, enhances and maintains rotational programs for HGS including but not limited to Pharmacy Residency Program, Sales Trainees, APPE students, etc.

Manages the direct activities of the pharmacy residents to assure compliance to residency accreditation standards and completion of residency objectives.

Ensures strong linkage of training programs to overall business initiatives and sales goals.

Defines and manages overall performance and stakeholder satisfaction against agreed upon KPIs and SLAs.

Proactively identifies areas of improvement in policies, processes, and systems.

Leads the selection, implementation, and management of key vendor relationships/partnerships with universities/colleges and health systems.

Identifies and develops/obtains resources required to build an effective team, including managing personnel needs and sales knowledge/skill development resources.

Manages programs at the strategic level (e.g., creations, modifications, and discontinuations) in cooperation with other key stakeholders.

Demonstrates a deep understanding of the client’s needs during conversations with economic influencers, pharmacy, supply chain and the C-Suite.

Must be willing to travel extensively across various territories for project and assistance assignment; travels to events such as conferences, client meetings.

Manages the performance of employees through goal setting, ongoing assessment and experienced coaching.

Develops diverse, industry-leading talent. Partners with Human Resources and Sales Operations to attract, hire, retain, and develop sales associates using all available resources.

Conducts performance reviews in accordance with Cencora policies and performance management procedures, coaches and counsels sales associates on their goals, achievements and areas for improvement.

Accountable for the performance of projects within the portfolio through subordinate managers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What your background should look like  EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· 5 - 7+ years of work experience, including managing projects and at least 3 years of leadership experience.

· Bachelor's degree in pharmacy (BS Pharm) from an accredited institution required.

· PGY1 residency and at least two (2) years pharmacy practice experience; or PGY1 + PGY2 with one year of experience; or five (5) years of experience

· Must have current Pharmacist License in designated state

Highly Preferred Skills And Experiences

o Supply chain experience

o Advanced degree in Pharmacy (MS/MBA, MPharm, PharmD) from an accredited institution.

o Board Certification (BCPS or BC in related Specialty Area (BCGP, BCCP)

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

· Knowledge of project management best practices and proficiency with supporting project management tools

· Strong knowledge in pharmacy residency training requirements and accreditation services, pharmacy APPE and internship programs.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills in both individual and group settings.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail

· Strong decision-making skills

· Strong leadership skills

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and business software (e.g. Microsoft Office applications, Clarity, MS Project, Team Foundation Server, Jira)

· Knowledge in pharmaceutical preparations; drug therapy review and evaluation; drug information sources, retrieval and interpretation; medication use evaluation; use of evidence-based protocols; adverse drug reaction reporting and evaluation; disease state management; and formulary management.

· Capable of providing a world class learner experience and drive successful outcomes, must have an exceptional ability to learn and understand each business to determine the delivery strategy that will best meet their needs.

· Possesses the ability to balance a willingness to engage with ideas different from their own, encouragement of others to express divergent perspectives, the capability to influence, conflict management, and teamwork.

· Highly adaptable to a changing environment.

#LI-REMOTE #LI-TK1 What Cencora offers We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.

To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

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The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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