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What you will be doing
Job Purpose:
To be responsible for the development and delivery of the Alphega Pharmacy UK Dispensing & Pharmacy Services strategy and operating plan.
To be the recognised Pharmacist 'Expert' for Alphega Pharmacy UK members and suppliers, setting and enforcing Healthcare standards.
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With the overriding aim of:
- Ensuring that Alphega Pharmacy UK meets its 3 year business plan
- Ensuring compliance with Alphega Pharmacy UK members
- Building brand loyalty with Alphega Pharmacy UK members and suppliers
- Building a network of relationships with progressive thinkers (internal and external) to enable business goals
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Dispensing & pharmacy services strategy development
Develop and implement the long-term dispensing & pharmacy services strategy for Alphega Pharmacy UK, to ensure that budgets are met and that there is a clear point of difference versus competitor virtual chains, buying groups and pharmacy support bodies (e.g. NPA, Numark).
Gather customer, competitor and market data from external and internal sources, to generate business insights that inform these strategies and plans.
Monitor/ benchmark competitors closely to identify changing business strategy/ business model trends and take action accordingly.
Work closely with the Skills-in-Healthcare Professional Services teams to identify pharma services opportunities.
2. Dispensing & pharmacy services strategy implementation
Develop, write and deliver training for pharmacy services products that support current and future pharmacy contract requirements in all UK countries.
Work closely with Alphega Europe Commercial Development team to develop their ideas into pharmacy services fit for the UK market.
Develop, write and deliver training for dispensing operations best practise and advice for Alphega Pharmacy members, working closely with Head of Alphega Pharmacy UK Member Offer and Engagement to ensure that the Alphega Pharmacy Development Programme training needs are met.
Develop and write practical professional/regulatory guidance for Alphega Pharmacy members, providing content for weekly, monthly and quarterly communications to agreed marketing deadlines.
3. Pharmacist expert
To be the recognised pharmacist expert for Alphega Pharmacy UK in relation to the NHS pharmacy contract in each of the devolved nations.
Work in store with members to coach and train them, to develop and grow their dispensing & pharmacy services business and representing Alphega Pharmacy UK with key industry opinion formers e.g. pharmacy negotiating bodies, trade press and suppliers.
Lead and/or participate in internal and external cross functional meetings/initiatives, as briefed by the Head of Alphega Pharmacy UK Member Offer and Engagement and support the Alphega Pharmacy UK Head of Retail at supplier meetings when requested.
Support the Alphega Pharmacy Dispensary Design Consultant in developing optimum work flow and process best practise to maximise dispensary revenue and productivity and reduce costs for members.
Coach individual members of the team as directed.
Key Dimensions:
- Development of Alphega Pharmacy support services
- Set up and manage 3rd party contracts e.g. Pharmadoctor, ECG
Additional Information:
- Some UK travel and overnight stays required
Our benefits package includes:
- Car allowance, Private Medical cover, Employee assistance programme
- Perks at Work with discounts in various retailers such as; Currys, PC World, Samsung, John Lewis and more
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Contributory Pension Scheme after 3-month service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Service Based Holidays
- Career Development and internal progression opportunities
- Team members can take up to two paid Volunteer days per calendar year to carry out volunteer activities
- We offer Smart or Hybrid working, which allows you to balance your time between the home and office
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
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What your background should look like
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
Essential Requirements:
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- Commercial experience within retail or B2B
- Proven project management experience
- Knowledge of independent pharmacy sector
- Excellent presentation and communication skills to both small and large groups
- I.T. literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Excellent influencing skills, up to Board level exposure
Preferable:
- Practising pharmacist
What Cencora offers
All team members globally are provided with basic life insurance, personal accident insurance, business travel accident insurance, and EAP resources at no cost. Additional country-specific benefits such as healthcare, sick leave, death and disability, retirement, as well as perks and allowances may be provided. Details of programs vary by location.
Schedule
Full time
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited
Equal Employment Opportunity
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