What are the responsibilities and job description for the Item Master Analyst, Pharmacy and Sourcing, International Operations position at Partners in Health?
Description
Position Title : Item Master Analyst, Pharmacy and Sourcing
Reports to : Director of Pharmacy and Sourcing
Location : Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or hybrid of these two options, up to 10% travel preferred
Employment Type : Full Time
Please note that we are not able to sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role.
Position Overview : The Item Master Analyst plays an important role in the optimization of Partners In Health's (PIH) product catalogue and Global Formulary. As part of the Pharmacy and Sourcing team within the International Operations department, the analyst will execute day-day operations related to product creation, product management, and data optimization. The Analyst will work closely with members of PIHs programs and clinical teams to understand requirements for new items and procurement activities. This individual must be detail oriented, organized, and proactive, with a service-oriented mindset and strong communication skills.
Responsibilities :
Item Master Management (70%) :
- In collaboration with technical leads, manage and review the creation of all new items in PIH's electronic logistics management information system, OpenBoxes. Ensure items are named in accordance with PIHs product naming standards, and that relevant data points are captured.
- Actively manage vendor and sourcing data in OpenBoxes, including the creation of sources after approval / qualification and ensure that sourcing information remains accurate.
- Maintain up to date purchasing contract data in OpenBoxes.
- Undertake regular data cleaning of the item master, ensuring pertinent information is accurate for catalogue and global formulary items, including but not limited to storage requirements, item pictures, program tagging information, hazard class and other data points as required
- Ensure product changes within the Global Formulary are communicated to end users throughout the PIH network.
- With support from technical leads across PIH, act as the focal point for Global Formulary queries from end users, including costing and item availability
- Maintain product substitution and association data (i.e., linking medical equipment with required consumables and spare parts)
- Assist with the creation and updating of site-based stock lists as needed, including implementing global formulary changes
Process Optimization : (30%)
Qualifications
Required :
Preferred :
Organizational Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world's leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments' efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.
As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Kazakhstan, Navajo Nation), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.
Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Pay and Benefits
The expected starting salary range for new hires in this position is between $55,000 and $60,000 / year and may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market for the position, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The position belongs to a class of roles that have a salary range between $55,000 and $65,000 / year.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan with employer match, as well as participate in organization-sponsored medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Full time employees will receive 15 days of vacation, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, and 3 volunteer days in addition to paid time off during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, the week of July 4th, and 11 additional holidays annually.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
