Director of Drug Supply

Requisition ID:
392208

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
November 21, 2025

City:
Winnipeg

Employer:
Shared Health

Site:
HSC (may be another location if incumbent resides outside of Winnipeg)

Department / Unit:
SH - Provincial Pharmacy

Job Stream:
Non-Clinical

Union:
Non Union

Anticipated Start Date:
ASAP

FTE:
1.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Daily Hours Worked:
7.75

Annual Base Hours:
2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

*Position Overview*
Under the direction of the Executive Director Provincial Pharmacy Shared Services, the Director – Drug Supply and Technology will lead and manage drug supply for the health system and all pharmacy and provincial level pharmacy medication and distribution equipment.

In addition, they will be a key member of the Pharmacy Shared Service leadership team to support the effective and responsive services that enable innovative and sustainable health services in the area of provincial operations and provincial clinical and quality standards.

Experience

• 5 years of experience managing a client service focused team in the delivery of enterprise-wide pharmacy management functions focused on all aspects of drug distribution, in a large publicly funded multi-enterprise network, preferably in the health or public sector, including:
• 5 years of experience creating and leading collaborative teams; building capacity and engaging in individual and team performance management
• 5 years of experience influencing senior management, key stakeholders
• 5 years of experience working with, drug distribution technology including purchasing and inventory management systems, drug packaging, compounding and dispensing equipment (e.g., SAP, BDM, Distribution platforms such as PYXIS)
• 3 years of experience leading distribution and logistics business transformation including applying process and materials handling improvement frameworks (e.g. LEAN, Kanban, or Six Sigma), setting up centralized warehousing with decentralized distribution, and balancing inventory with fiscal stewardship and sustaining consistent supply
• 3 years of experience in demand planning and forecasting, inventory management, and implementing current warehouse and materials handling technologies (e.g. RFID tracking) to support optimal supply and distribution of products and equipment

*Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)*

• Post-secondary degree in Pharmacy is required
• Post-secondary degree in a related discipline such as health administration, business administration, or finance from an accredited educational institution is an asset
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

*Certification/Licensure/Registration*

• Must be an active member in good standing of a pharmacy regulatory body
• Must have a valid driver's license and use of a personal motor vehicle for regular travel within the province

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrated mid-level leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
• Comprehensive understanding of pharmacy structures and operating models, day to day operations and standard policies and practices is an asset
• Comprehensive understanding of transformation within the health system is an asset

*Physical Requirements*

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg
• Interruptions to respond to questions are common, dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled
• Travel to other health care facilities throughout the province requiring a valid driver's license and use of a personal motor vehicle
• May be required to be accessible during irregular or off hours

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.