Program Coordinator, Global Pharmacy

St. Jude is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Global Pharmacy team to support international programs that improve access to childhood cancer medicines and strengthen health systems. This role will coordinate projects, track metrics, manage communications with global partners, and contribute to tools and training for pharmacists worldwide.
You'll need a bachelor degree and at least 3+ years of experience in program management, some experience in drug forecasting methodologies, and strong experience in data analysis. Advanced Excel proficiency and significant experience working with project planning tools like Smartsheet or ServiceNow are also vital needs for this role.
Cover letter is required to apply.

Overview

The Department of Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) is a growing department looking for professionals who are eager to help implement the St. Jude Global (SJG) mission by training the clinical workforce, developing and strengthening health systems and patient-centered initiatives, and advancing knowledge to sustain continuous improvement through research.

Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Support planning and implementation for one or more programs or projects for the Global Pharmacy team.
• Coordinate communication among internal or external departments and/or external partners.
• Develop and track program and project metrics, timelines and deliverables; develop regular reports and presentations to share progress and ensure objectives are met.  
• Make recommendations for program or process improvements by providing inputs for systemic changes to program or project management processes for better planning, scope management, and risk prevention.
• Support the design and implementation of program policies, processes and procedures.
• Engage with program management teams internally and vendors externally for coordination.
• May mentor less experienced team members.
• Support the organization and facilitation of capacity-strengthening global workshops and educational training sessions for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of medication forecasting tools tailored for pediatric oncology populations.
• Support the development and maintenance of web-based platforms for medication-related resources.

Skills And Abilities:

• Project Management

• Technical Skills

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Personal Attributes

• Change Management /Adaptability

• Experience with project management/planning tools and software.
• Understands the overall program goals & stakeholder needs, coordinates across teams and tracks dependencies & risks
• Demonstrates a good understanding of budget planning and tracking tools & processes.
• Tracks, reconciles and reports budget for own area, highlighting any deviations and escalating as needed.
• Familiarity with medication supply management, such as stock, consumption, and/or forecasting (preferred).  
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data using data management tools and software.
• Ability to look at data critically and draw meaningful conclusions. Conduct appropriate data analyses and statistical tests when needed.
• Displays strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Tailors information to assure it is clear and meaningful to relevant audience.
• Effectively communicates upwards and downwards, as needed.
• Works with partners inside his/her function to find the best solutions that align with functional priorities; is easy to work with to find solutions.
• Works with a high level of independence.
• Is able to effectively sequence and prioritize tasks and works independently to manage day to day issues, escalating as needed.
• Quickly rebounds from setbacks, including creating viable plans to move forward.
• Exhibits strong critical thinking to identify trends and draw out insights.
• Helps others understand the need for change and adapt to it.
• Shows support for new direction even when the details have not been finalized.
• Spots early indications of underperformance and takes corrective actions. Celebrates successes.

All candidates must submit a cover letter to be considered for the position.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.

Minimum Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in program management and delivery.
• Some experience in drug forecasting methodologies (e.g., supply planning analyses, demand-based methods and clinical burden-based methods).
• Significant experience in data management and analysis, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• Significant experience working with project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Microsoft SharePoint, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Clarity, Planview, MS Office).

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $70,720 - $126,880 per year for the role of Program Coordinator, Global Pharmacy.

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