Pharmacist / Senior Pharmacist

About the role

ALPSALPS Pte Ltd, a public healthcare supply chain agency set up in 2018 in partnership with 27 Public Healthcare Institutions (PHIs) in Singapore, is recruiting a Pharmacist or Senior Pharmacist. The role is based at one of the PHIs and ensures the continuity, quality and cost-effectiveness of pharmaceutical supplies through close collaboration with clinical teams and inventory units. It covers procurement oversight, system maintenance, audits, compliance, stakeholder engagement and leading pharmacy teams.

Key responsibilities

• Work with clinical pharmacists and physicians on alternative drug sources when usual sources run out, and evaluate all drugs with input from physicians, nurses and clinical pharmacists; act as an evaluation committee member.
• Keep optimal inventory to balance availability against overstocking and waste, working with the inventory team on stock takes and reporting.
• Process purchase requests on time so they do not affect patients' treatment plans, and verify and submit national contract requirements aligned with MOH directives and international guidelines.
• Achieve cost savings through group/cluster contracts, cluster quotations and negotiations.
• Manage controlled drugs in line with the Misuse of Drugs Act, ensure continuity of critical supplies during exceptional periods and minimise goods written off.
• Maintain material/item codes and keep PHI pharmacy systems (SAP and dispensing systems) accurate on cost price, selling price, drug class and subsidy status.
• Handle audit queries, manage stakeholders at the site and lead and motivate the team.

Required profile

• Degree in Pharmacy with at least 2 years of relevant professional practice experience.
• Registered pharmacist with the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Experience in procurement and inventory management of drugs and pharmaceutical products.
• Good negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to engage stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with team spirit and good problem-solving skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP-MM.