Clinical Director Pharmacy Services Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that is reshaping shared services and how they are delivered for health care and the public sector? Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of hospitals, non-acute care providers and other public sector organizations in ON, NB, NS, NL, PEI, MB and YT. Working in partnership with our Members, we are the go-to solutions provider for large-scale public sector procurement. We focus on end-to-end supply chain initiatives for medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, capital equipment (FF&E), food/nutrition solutions and related services, as well as providing warehousing and logistics, accounts payable and linen services. Driven by our commitment to collaboration, integration, and partnership, we source and deliver innovative solutions that address the challenges faced by health care and the public sector. Our clinical expertise and strategic data analysis yield efficiencies, cost savings and insights that allow public sector organizations to invest in and focus on improving the experience for patients and families in their care. With our emerging focus on sustainability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, we are collectively building a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental, social and economic well-being. Mohawk Medbuy\xe2\x80\x99s strength as an organization comes from our employees\xe2\x80\x99 knowledge, skill, and commitment to providing our customers with the highest standards of quality service to assist them in delivering exceptional care. Based in Burlington, ON, MMC also has offices in Thunder Bay, London and Brantford and a linens facility in Hamilton. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Clinical Director Pharmacy Services to support our Pharmacy Division. Position Overview Provide clinical and operational support, direction and advice to the Senior Director, Pharmacy Services in the development, management, and implementation of the contracting process for pharmaceuticals and other related initiatives. The Clinical Director acts as a clinical pharmacy leader for our Member Functional Advisory Committees (primarily the Pharmacy Committee, the pharmacy Executive Subcommittee and the Oncology Subcommittee). The Clinical Director ensures that the contracting process adheres to all applicable regulatory standards. Responsible for managing pharmaceutical supplier performance including, monitoring and communicating supplier drug shortages to Members. Strategic Sourcing Process RFP Cycle and Implementation of Pharmacy contracts

• Responsible for the management of contracting initiatives for pharmaceuticals and associated products as assigned (includesrequest for proposals (RFPs), negotiated sole source contracting, RFEOIs, ACANs and pricing agreements))
• Perform risk assessment using Clinical Risk Tool for all contracting initiatives
• Monitor product and technology developments within the pharmaceutical industry and assess new products for addition to contract.
• Contract maintenance activities over the life of all pharmacy contracts and agreements

Provide Member Services

• Interchangeability of contracted products, i.e. backorder management
• Provide drug product information as required
• Manage contract product conversion
• Responsible for the management of product concerns tracking/resolution process
• Perform Pharmacy Committee work as assigned e.g. plan and organize education session and projects as per the Pharmacy Committee\xe2\x80\x99s Strategic Plan
• Manage RFP product and label scoring program
• Manage product recalls, includes risk assessment and communication strategy.
• Present Member Spend Analytics and Opportunity reports on at least a biannual basis

Ensure federal and provincial regulation standards are applied to the RFP evaluation/product selection process

• Includes Accreditation Canada, CSHP, CPSI, ISMP, BPS Directive and others
• Responsible for RFP analysis, financial and non-financial scoring for assigned initiatives
• Responsible for development of non-financial RFP criteria including mandatory criteria
• Responsible for application of all product safety criteria during evaluation and scoring for assigned RFP initiative
• Coordination of product validation activities with Members during RFPs
• Lead and conduct of pricing negotiations in RFPs

Drug Shortages Monitoring and Communication

• Review alternative suppliers and therapeutic alternatives
• Facilitate drug shortages calls with Members
• Formulate action plan and communication plan with Members
• Perform risk analysis upon addition of alternative to contract (conversion risk, latex, etc.)
• Responsible for back order recall and discontinued) tracking, risk rating and tasks assigned through MMC\xe2\x80\x99s supply disruption management program MitigAID
• Attend Provincial/Territorial Drug Shortages Task Team and related provincial and federal Drug Shortages Unit meetings

Cross Portfolio

• Collaborate/participate in MedicalSurgical Strategic Sourcing initiatives as required where DIN and/or pharmaceutical-related products are being sourced
• Responsible for all aspects of Clinical Component of Med Surg RFP initiative as assigned.

Business Performance

• Participate in monitoring of Pharmacy business performance and implement action plans to maintain targets
• Complete formal supplier business reviews of top suppliers and meet on a regular basis as needed with assigned suppliers

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Pharmacist Licensed by the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or entry level PharmD
• Minimum 4 years Pharmacy practice experience in Hospital setting
• Demonstrated proficient communication skills both written and oral
• Organizational/time management, leadership, team building, business acumen, and attention to detail
• Customer centric \xe2\x80\x9cmindset\xe2\x80\x9d. Customer service oriented for ensuring an enhanced customer experience

Preferred:

• Post graduate degree such as MBA or masters in relevant field
• Expert clinical knowledge in one defined area such as cardiology, oncology, acute care, paediatrics, geriatrics, infectious diseases, surgery or medicine.
• Project management experience
• Bilingual (French and English)

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Human Resources. Mohawk Medbuy Corporation is a HOOPP employer offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates with a desire to join our innovative team are invited to submit their resume, referencing the posting number noted below in confidence to: careers@mohawkmedbuy.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should any accommodation be required. Mohawk Medbuy is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, ON