Lead - Pharmaceutical Management

About the role

Bayside Health, a public health service covering metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding areas, is seeking an experienced pharmacy leader to join its Alfred Care Group as Lead - Pharmaceutical Management. The role leads medication distribution, imprest and pharmaceutical management services across Alfred Care Group, ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable medication supply while driving innovation, operational excellence and service improvement. It is a permanent full-time position (80 hours per fortnight).

Key responsibilities

• Lead pharmaceutical supply chain and medication distribution services across Alfred Care Group.
• Drive strategic initiatives, service improvements and technology-enabled solutions.
• Oversee imprest services and inventory management.
• Partner with clinical, operational and digital health stakeholders to optimise medication management.
• Lead, develop and support high-performing pharmacy teams.

Required profile

• Significant experience in hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical procurement, supply chain management or healthcare operations.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and change management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and financial management skills.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement and high-quality patient outcomes.

What we offer

• Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car and bike parking, and onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred.
• Child care services at The Alfred.
• 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging.

Applications close at 11:00pm AEDT on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and must be submitted electronically via the Alfred website; applications sent by email will not be considered. Applicants in Category A or B roles must be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.