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Drug Shortage Pharmacist MGB

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Mar 25, 2026
The MGB Drug Shortage Pharmacist will lead the MGB Pharmacy efforts to identify, manage, and mitigate medication shortages across MGB. Working collaboratively with other clinicians, the pharmacist will proactively identify potential areas of concern, monitor any at-risk medications, and develop a plan to mitigate the impacts of these shortages across MGB. This role will also directly support the free drug program and support MGH in its drug shortage needs. Essential Functions: -Proactively track and monitor potential and current medication shortages from internal team members, wholesalers, and national databases. -Organize drug procurement and distribution of products within MGB for products that are actively in drug shortage or expected to be in shortage to limit the impacts of this on our patients. -Collaborate with supply chain teams to optimize purchases before and during shortages, maximizing allocations and available supply. -Lead MGB Pharmacy drug shortage meetings to provide updates on current and at-risk shortage medications. -Partner with clinical teams to ensure appropriate clinical alternatives are being implemented in a timely manner. -Coordinate free drug program, including implementation, monitoring, and rollout of new and existing products throughout the system to maximize benefit. -Design and implement systems to track drug shortages throughout the organization. -Collaborate closely with Emergency Preparedness Team and Office of the Chief Medical Officer to design and implement escalation protocols for drug shortages. -Provide additional support and coordination with MGH and BWH on their drug shortage needs. Education Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Does this position require Patient Care? No Licenses and Credentials Pharmacist Licensed in Massachusetts Experience Experience in hospital pharmacy operations required Experience with pharmacy procurement, inventory, and supply chain systems 5-7 years required and Experience in a Clinical Pharmacy role, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and expertise 5-7 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to work with multiple teams, manage numerous tasks, and triage responses as needed before and during significant drug shortages. Must have familiarity with pharmacy procurement, inventory, and supply chain systems. - Must possess critical thinking skills to provide near real-time feedback to other stakeholders and form teams in response to the ongoing drug shortage. - Demonstrated skills required to develop a mitigation plan across multiple clinical teams. - Knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations to operationalize drug shortage responses. - Skilled at developing multi-faceted mitigation plans that balance clinical, operational, and financial needs. - Detail-oriented in order to track, escalate, and present updates on potential or ongoing drug shortages. - Must complete a minimum of 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license(s). Physical Requirements Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Occasionally Lifting Frequently Carrying Frequently Pushing Occasionally Pulling Occasionally Climbing Rarely Balancing Frequently Stooping Occasionally Kneeling Occasionally Crouching Occasionally Crawling Rarely Reaching Frequently Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently Feeling Constantly Foot Use Rarely Vision - Far Constantly Vision - Near Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.