Director, Retail Brand Procurement & Pharma Partnerships
26336.5014
Apply to this job Until 10/6/2026 First posted July 6, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description
Job Summary:
Leads enterprise pharmaceutical manufacturer partnerships and procurement strategies that optimize Walgreens' cost of goods, profitability, and competitive position across the pharmacy business. Develops and executes commercial strategies with biopharmaceutical manufacturers, negotiates complex agreements, and identifies innovative opportunities that drive enterprise value and improve patient access to therapies.
Partners closely with senior leaders across Pharmacy, Finance, Legal and Operations to align manufacturer strategies with Walgreens' business objectives. Oversees key external relationships, evaluates market and industry trends, and delivers strategic recommendations that support pharmacy purchasing, contract performance, operational execution, and long-term growth.
Job Responsibilities:
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About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
Leads enterprise pharmaceutical manufacturer partnerships and procurement strategies that optimize Walgreens' cost of goods, profitability, and competitive position across the pharmacy business. Develops and executes commercial strategies with biopharmaceutical manufacturers, negotiates complex agreements, and identifies innovative opportunities that drive enterprise value and improve patient access to therapies.
Partners closely with senior leaders across Pharmacy, Finance, Legal and Operations to align manufacturer strategies with Walgreens' business objectives. Oversees key external relationships, evaluates market and industry trends, and delivers strategic recommendations that support pharmacy purchasing, contract performance, operational execution, and long-term growth.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and fosters relationships with global pharmaceutical manufacturers with the focus on establishing/expanding alliances in both the retail and specialty distribution markets. Leads the process for gaining access to LDD (limited distribution drugs) for Specialty Pharmacy with assigned manufacturers.
- Develops specific acquisition and adherence strategies for retail prescription products in collaboration with internal support teams and manufacturer partners.
- Responsible for development and implementation of joint strategies focused on Rx DTC marketing, adherence services, data services, market insights and unique distribution/purchasing strategies that enhance sales for the Company and our pharma partners.
- Collaborates with manufacturer trade relations and brand teams to proactively identify business opportunities and implement tactics to establish enterprise-wide business relationships.
- Negotiates and contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers for service programs in the retail and specialty arenas, ensuring that the appropriate partnerships with Purchasing and Supply Chain are recognized.
- Functions as the primary point of contact between the biopharma industry and internal stakeholders, such as Pharmacy Operations, Legal/Contracting, Marketing, Clinical, Specialty, Digital, and other enabling functions.
- Utilizes internal/external business intelligence to provide the early identification of new business opportunities.
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About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
About this role
Summary
Leads pharma partnerships, procurement strategies, and negotiations to optimize Walgreens' pharmacy business.
Job title
Director, Retail Brand Procurement & Pharma Partnerships
Experience level
senior level
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Remote work allowed, location not specified.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
partnership developmentprocurementnegotiationmarket analysis
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
pharmaceutical partnershipsprocurementnegotiationmarket insights
Locations
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