Device Category Manager

Device Category Manager | Fixed term (12 months)

Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga | About Pharmac Te Pātaka Whaioranga

At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.

We are a close-knit whānau with around 180 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.

Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:

Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand

Tūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other

Wānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve

Māia - we challenge ourselves

Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? Are you ready to make a difference?

We are seeking a Device Category Manager to join Pharmac on a 12-month fixed term to provide parental leave cover.

This is an opportunity to be at the core of Pharmac's operations and help build a new approach to medical device purchasing and funding in the public health system.

The role sits within our Device Funding team, which is responsible for leading Pharmac's work to build a catalogue of medical devices and develop the commercial arrangements with suppliers of medical devices to Health New Zealand.

In this rewarding and challenging role, you would have responsibility for several categories, securing new supplier agreements for relevant medical devices and contributing to long-term market management in those areas.

The role would see you engaging and seeking advice from a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical, technical and operational experts within Health New Zealand, industry representative bodies and patient advocacy groups.

Our Device Category Manager position is Pharmac band 8, with an appointment range anticipated to be between $108,170 - $146,348 total remuneration, inclusive of 3% KiwiSaver Employer contribution. The appointment salary is expected to be up to the midpoint of the band, subject to the preferred candidate's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? | Who are we looking for?

Your high level of analytical ability and problem solving will be critical when presenting clear business cases derived from complex scientific, clinical, and financial data. Your ability to work with ease with clinicians and senior stakeholders will be essential to your success within this role.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Passion for the work Pharmac does and the impact you could have in this role.
• Up to date understanding of the health sector and issues in the hospital medical devices industry.
• Knowledge of hospital medical devices and the medical device sector.
• Strong commercial mindset, with an ability to take a strategic perspective and think systematically.
• Contract negotiation skills, risk management and the ability to understand legal considerations.
• Personal maturity, diplomacy, tactfulness and handles situations with sensitivity.

The role has a level of autonomy and applicants will need to be self-driven to manage time-pressured work but also need to work as part of a team. You will be part of the Device Funding team and supported to learn and succeed in our dynamic workplace.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in ing for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Te Pātaka Whaioranga. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application.

Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga

We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:

• Five weeks annual leave
• Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period [remove if fixed term and ends before the holiday period]
• Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
• Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.

At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Māori Caucus.

We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.

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