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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Pharmacy Contract Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and negotiating contracts with pharmacies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimizing cost-effectiveness. You will work closely with various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, insurance companies, and legal teams, to develop and maintain contracts that meet the needs of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy operations, contract management, and regulatory compliance. You should possess excellent negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Your primary responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, monitoring contract performance, and ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. This role requires a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including knowledge of drug pricing, reimbursement methodologies, and pharmacy benefit management. You should be able to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to support the organization's goals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders. If you are a proactive and results-driven professional with a passion for the pharmaceutical industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Draft, review, and negotiate pharmacy contracts.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitor contract performance and adherence to terms.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and legal teams.
- Analyze drug pricing and reimbursement methodologies.
- Develop and maintain contract templates and documentation.
- Provide guidance on contract-related issues to internal stakeholders.
- Conduct regular audits of contract compliance.
- Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
- Manage contract renewals and amendments.
- Resolve contract disputes and issues.
- Prepare reports on contract performance and metrics.
- Support the development of pharmacy benefit management strategies.
- Ensure timely execution of contracts.
- Maintain accurate records of all contract activities.
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to contract management.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives.
- Provide training on contract management processes.
- Support the legal team in contract-related matters.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmacy contract management.
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in contract management software.
- Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience with drug pricing and reimbursement methodologies.
- Knowledge of pharmacy benefit management.
- Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in conducting contract audits.
- Knowledge of healthcare compliance and regulations.
- Ability to develop and maintain contract templates.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide training on contract management processes.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with pharmacy contract management?
- How do you ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in your contracts?
- What strategies do you use to negotiate favorable contract terms?
- Can you provide an example of a cost-saving initiative you implemented?
- How do you handle contract disputes and issues?
- What tools or software do you use for contract management?
- How do you stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes?
- Can you describe a time when you identified and implemented a process improvement?
- How do you ensure timely execution of contracts?
- What is your experience with drug pricing and reimbursement methodologies?
- How do you collaborate with healthcare providers and insurance companies?
- Can you describe your experience with pharmacy benefit management?
- How do you manage multiple projects simultaneously?
- What steps do you take to conduct contract audits?
- How do you develop and maintain contract templates?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging negotiation you successfully handled?
- How do you ensure accurate record-keeping of contract activities?
- What is your approach to providing training on contract management processes?
- How do you support the legal team in contract-related matters?
- Can you describe your experience with healthcare compliance and regulations?
