Overview

Reliance Health uses Technology to Make Healthcare Accessible and Affordable. Through an integrated approach that includes affordable health insurance, telemedicine, and a combination of partner and proprietary healthcare facilities, Reliance Health offers innovative healthcare solutions that meet the needs of emerging markets.

Job Position: Associate Director, Pharmacy
Location: Lagos

Job Description

We are currently hiring an Associate Director, Pharmacy to lead the development, optimisation, and growth of Relarex, Reliance Health’s pharmacy benefits management program, into a self-sustaining and high-performing business unit.

The candidate will be responsible for building and scaling a robust network of pharmacy warehousing facilities, ensuring efficient and reliable fulfilment of digital prescriptions, and defining sustainable profit models.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Develop and execute strategies to establish and scale the Relarex pharmacy network as a high-performing, self-sustaining business unit.
  2. Define and implement data-driven systems for monitoring key metrics related to supply chain, fulfilment, financial health, and service delivery.
  3. Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, importers, and manufacturers to enable cost-effective, high-quality sourcing and ensure supply continuity.
  4. Oversee end-to-end distribution operations, including inventory management, fulfilment logistics, and cold-chain integrity where applicable.
  5. Lead, develop, and empower a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
  6. Analyse operational and market data to uncover inefficiencies, mitigate risks, and design strategic interventions that enhance performance.
  7. Set and achieve revenue, margin, and growth targets, including pricing optimisation, new revenue streams, and expansion strategies.
  8. Ensure full compliance with relevant pharmaceutical regulations, quality standards, and internal protocols.
  9. Partner with cross-functional teams, including tech, clinical, finance, and customer service, to enhance digital order fulfilment and improve the customer experience.

Requirements

  1. Must be a trained and licensed pharmacist with active registration in Nigeria.
  2. Demonstrated experience in pharmacy technology or digitally enabled pharmacy businesses, particularly in roles integrating clinical services with digital operations.
  3. Proven leadership experience in a growth-stage startup or a senior role in an established pharmacy chain with a digital/e-commerce presence.
  4. Strong track record of managing and scaling cross-functional teams, driving performance, and fostering operational alignment.
  5. Deep expertise in pharmaceutical logistics and supply chain management, including warehousing, inventory control, last-mile delivery, and cold-chain operations.
  6. Experience in building or optimising multi-location pharmacy networks and managing network performance.
  7. Solid understanding of pharmacy business models, including profit and revenue levers, pricing strategies, and cost optimisation.
  8. Exposure to healthcare financing models such as health insurance and pharmacy benefits management is a strong advantage.
  9. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative leadership style suited to cross-functional teams.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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