Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
8+ years of related experience in pharmacy practice and program development preferred.
Valid and active pharmacy license in the U.S. or its territories required.
Management experience preferred.
Strong understanding of pharmacy profession and market dynamics.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sales plans for pharmacy organizations and educational institutions.
Research partner priorities and market trends to identify new business opportunities.
Build relationships with key contacts and lead discovery conversations.
Create proposals, make presentations, and negotiate terms with partners.
Maintain knowledge of APhA programs to align partner needs with offerings.
Manage pipeline, revenue forecasts, and account growth plans.
Represent APhA at pharmacy meetings and partner events as needed.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule (Tuesdays and Thursdays in office).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
401(K) plans with employer match.
Thirteen paid holidays and four floating holidays.
Generous paid time off policy.
Paid medical, family, and parental leave.
Commuting benefits.
Professional development funds.
Full Job Description
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Washington, D.C.
WHAT YOU'LL DO As the Director, Strategic Partnerships, you will:
Develop and execute sales plans for pharmacy organizations, schools and colleges of pharmacy, and other assigned partners
Research partner priorities, market trends, and new business opportunities
Build relationships with key contacts and lead discovery conversations
Develop proposals, make presentations, negotiate terms, and support contracting
Maintain knowledge of APhA programs and connect partner needs with the right opportunities
Manage the pipeline, revenue forecast, and account growth plans
Work across APhA to ensure proposals are feasible and commitments are fulfilled
Share client feedback and market insights to help shape future offerings
Represent APhA at pharmacy meetings and partner events as needed
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR APhA may be the right fit for you have:
Experience and education required:
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmay degree from an accredited school or college of pharmacy is required.
A minimum of 8+ years of related experience, pharmacy practice experience, developing and implementing programs for pharmacy practice is strongly preferred.
A valid and active license to practice pharmacy in the U.S. or its territories.
Management experience is preferred.
Skills, knowledge, and abilities required:
Strong understanding of the profession of pharmacy, customer service, market dynamics and product requirements
Demonstrated success in selling and client support to large organizations relevant to APhA
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with employees, leadership, and stakeholders.
Ability to identify problems, determine root causes, develop practical solutions, and adjust to changing priorities.
Ability to organize workloads, establish priorities, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and meet deadlines.
Ability to make sound, timely decisions and recognize when an issue requires escalation.
Superior customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and discretion
Demonstrated ability to work independently (i.e., be a self-starter)
Must be a team player, able to work collaboratively with diverse staff and clients
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
Ability to travel: 20% - 30%
LOCATION: Washington, DC - Hybrid, two days a week in the office (Tuesday & Thursday)
MORE ABOUT US APhA offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits program that includes:
A salary of $129,000.00-$160,276.10 that commensurate with experience
Hybrid Work Schedule (T/TH in office)
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Traditional & Roth 401(K) plans with employer match
Thirteen paid holidays
Four floating holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Policy
Paid Medical Leave/Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave
