Hi, I’m John, an accomplished and resourceful executive with expertise in operations management, with restructuring processes to optimize efficiency and profitability for businesses in the healthcare market. I analyze market research then use the data to devise and deliver strategic plans that drive customer satisfaction and strengthen brand loyalty. I have extensive experience in expense, channel, change, and commercial operations management. I’m also a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, committed to streamlining processes for continuous improvement. In my current role at Sanford Health, I work to boost profitability in the Supply Chain, Durable Medical Equipment, Home Infusion Pharmacy, and Revenue Cycle Management departments. I integrate lean culture strategies into operational and workflow processes at all organizational levels. I also lead Lean Six Sigma Black Belt projects and team activities to improve processes and boost efficiency. Previously at Option Care Health, and Cardinal Health, Inc., I directed positive operational change procedures throughout the business, with direct responsibility for the Specialty Pharmacy Solutions, Nuclear Pharmacy & Precision Health Solutions, and Specialty Distribution business units. I advocated for use of best practices throughout the company. I also participated in business unit senior councils to support creation of customer value. A few of my key professional achievements to date include:• Creating then launching a Lean Culture Deployment program used throughout the entire business.• Designing and delivering process improvements that saved the business $20M+ annually. • Initiating effective Lean Six Sigma training for Lean Leaders, Lean Specialists, and Kaizen Leaders.• Collaborating with executive and senior business leaders to plan and execute procedural improvements that maximized efficiency and slashed accounts receivable. • Introducing operational standards that yielded an average annual benefit impact of $50M+.• Strengthening operational excellence through Site Discovery activities that promoted healthy project pipelines. • Designing productivity modeling to enable improved staffing utilization and production capabilities.All that said, I find value in my work and enjoy what I do. Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. Please feel free to reach out.
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Vice PresidentSanford Health Mar 2024 - PresentSioux Falls, Sd, Us -
Executive Director, Supply Chain OperationsSanford Health Aug 2020 - Mar 2024Sioux Falls, Sd, Us
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Senior Director, Operational Excellence - Business PerformanceOption Care Health Dec 2017 - Jul 2020Bannockburn, Illinois, UsI streamline operational processes to boost profitability in the Specialty Pharmacy, Home Infusion Pharmacy, and Revenue Cycle Management departments. I integrate lean culture strategies into operational and workflow processes at all organizational levels, from senior leadership to frontline employees. I lead Lean Six Sigma Black Belt team activities to improve processes and boost efficiency. I also report on best practice solutions and operational excellence activities to senior leadership. Key achievements include:• Collaborating with executive and senior business leaders to Hoshin plan and execute procedural improvements that maximized efficiency and slashed accounts receivable. • Creating then launching a Lean Culture Deployment program used throughout the entire business.• Designing and delivering process improvements that saved the business $12M+ annually. • Initiating effective Lean Six Sigma training for 40 Lean Leaders, 26 Lean Specialists, and 36 Kaizen Leaders. -
Deployment Director - Business Performance Operational ExcellenceCardinal Health Jul 2013 - Nov 2017Dublin, Oh, UsI directed positive operational change procedures throughout the business, with direct responsibility for Specialty Pharmacy Solutions, Nuclear Pharmacy & Precision Health Solutions, and Specialty Distribution business units. I also mentored LSS Black Belts, Green Belts, and Lean Specialists. I facilitated Kaizen Leader training. I advocated for use of best practices throughout the company. I reported on operational excellence activities. I also participated in business unit senior councils to support creation of customer value. Key accomplishments in this role include: • Partnering with senior management to prioritize project selection, process improvements, and integration of Lean culture throughout the business.• Introducing operational standards that yielded average annual benefit impact of $20M+.• Strengthening operational excellence through Site Discovery activities that promoted healthy project pipelines. • Designing productivity modeling to enable improved staffing utilization and production capabilities.• Strategic leadership of continuous improvement program across network of 150+ locations in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico leading several teams a Lean Six Sigma Black Belts. -
Business Director- Strategic Transformational Project ManagementCardinal Health Sep 2009 - Jun 2013Dublin, Oh, UsI supervised business analysts, application developers, system architects, and offshore testing specialists. I shared project developments with Senior Leadership Steering Committee. I assisted developers and business analysts in completing 62 Functional Designs, 28 UI-Specs, 66 F-Specs, 37 Application Technical Designs, 37 Interface Designs, and 35 Report Technical Designs. Greatest accomplishments include:• Collaborating with EIT and operations to create a strategic plan for rollout of a Pharmacy Management system across multiple facilities.• Managing a $42M project budget with variance of 0.0002%. • Leading strategic planning for 140 Nuclear Pharmacy facilities and 12 PET cyclotrons located throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico. • Partnering with corporate finance, marketing, sales, security, and operations to create a real-time specific application. • Designing, developing, and delivering transformational business project.
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Business Director- Lean Six Sigma Black BeltCardinal Health Jul 2006 - Aug 2009Dublin, Oh, UsI coached Green Belts and Kaizen Leaders in developing project management strategies through Lean Six Sigma methodology. I led LSS and 5S training for operations and corporate functional groups. I created functional strategies for executive sponsor. I also built high-performing cross-functional teams. Key accomplishments include:• Being selected as an executive leadership candidate. • Initiating operational upgrades and redesigning workflow processes to optimize inventory management and waste reduction. • Leading LSS teams to design and implement new processes, generating $6M in annual savings for radiopharmaceutical operations. • Securing Lean Six Sigma and Design for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications. • Completing Procsi ADKAR Model Change Management training. • Earning Cardinal Health Operational Excellence Achievement Award.
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Director Of Business OperationsCardinal Health 2002 - 2006Dublin, Oh, UsOversaw regional compounding and distribution operations, including sales, leading forecasting, process execution, expense management, product distribution, and training. Managed operational logistics. Supervised 22 direct reports and 150+ total reports in the Midwest region, encompassing New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. Coached operations and sales teams to excel in molecular imaging space. Scouted talent for expansion into new and existing markets. Directed integration following four acquisitions. Facilitated expansion into several green field markets. Researched and analyzed market trends to guide strategic planning, pricing, research, and forecasting. Recruited team members. Developed talent. • Won business through needs assessments and solutions-based sales presentations on molecular imaging to physicians and c-suite executives.• Expanded annual profit contributions from between 14.9% to 21.5%. • Grew profit contribution 19.6%, from $8M to $10M, in four years.• Earned record sales growth and outstanding quality/regulatory ratings each year. • Gained increasing responsibility to manage budgets form $29M to $51M.
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Pharmacy Operations ManagerSyncor International Corporation 1998 - 2002
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Staff PharmacistSyncor International Corporation 1997 - 1998
John Lowry Education Details
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University Of Nebraska Medical CenterPharmacy -
University Of Nebraska Medical CenterNuclear Medicine
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University Of Nebraska-LincolnLife Science
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John Lowry works for Sanford Health
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John Lowry's current role is Vice President @ Sanford Health |.
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John Lowry attended University Of Nebraska Medical Center, University Of Nebraska Medical Center, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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