Senior Associate Pharmacist

Summary

Join Reliance Health in Nigeria and lead the operational excellence of Relarex, our pharmacy benefits management program. This role demands establishing and maintaining efficient operations across multiple pharmacy branches, leveraging data and technology to supervise staff, procure medications, implement quality assurance, and oversee logistics. You will train and supervise pharmacy staff, build relationships with suppliers, and ensure compliance with regulations. The position requires strong data analysis, leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills to optimize pharmacy operations and deliver high-quality patient care. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the prescription fulfillment process and customer experience. This is a remote-first position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Must be a trained and licensed Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician with active registration in Nigeria
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a pharmacy setting, experience in a leadership role will be an advantage
• Proficiency in Excel, Power Point and experience with data reporting and analysis
• Strong understanding and experience managing excellence in procurement and logistics within a pharmacy context
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and drive technological advancements within the team
• Experience with pharmacy management software and electronic health records (EHR)

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise pharmacists and technicians to effectively manage medication therapy for diverse patient populations with acute and chronic conditions
• Ensure full compliance of the pharmacies’ operations with relevant pharmaceutical regulations, quality standards, and internal protocols
• Drive the operationalization and growth of newly established pharmacy branches
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, importers, and manufacturers to enable cost-effective, high-quality sourcing and ensure supply continuity
• Oversee end-to-end distribution operations, including inventory management, fulfillment logistics, and cold-chain integrity where applicable
• Routinely evaluate and produce reports on pharmacy performance, medication utilization trends, and patient outcomes highlighting areas for improving quality or operational efficiency
• Nurture a positive team environment that motivates team members towards excellence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including tech, clinical, finance, and customer service—to enhance prescription fulfillment process and customer experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A licensed Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician with a blend of clinical and process improvement expertise, excited by the challenge of scaling pharmacy operations through technology
• Experienced in digitally enabled or tech-driven pharmacy environments, with an understanding of how digital systems enhance pharmacy services
• Strong operational acumen, with the ability to interpret data, shape strategy, and execute with discipline
• Team builder with a collaborative, hands-on approach to execution and a track record of successfully implementing quality improvement initiatives within teams
• Experienced in pharmaceutical logistics and supply chain operations
• Ambitious and visionary, with the potential to grow into expanded leadership roles as Relarex evolves across Nigeria and other African markets

Benefits

• Remote-First Environment
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Premium Health Insurance
• Unlimited Leave
• Meaningful Impact
• Collaborative Work Culture
• Growth Opportunities
• Learning & Development Allowance