Paul Plourd

Paul Plourd is an experienced professional in the pharmaceutical distribution industry, currently serving as Senior Director of Pharmacy Contracting at Premier Inc. since June 2022, where responsibilities include overseeing the pharmacy contract portfolio and providing strategic direction related to pharmaceutical distribution. Prior to this role, Paul spent over 23 years at Cardinal Health, progressing from Sales Manager to Director positions in both Core Accounts and Independent Sales, focusing on team leadership, customer retention, and sales performance across New England and New York. Paul's career began at Moore Medical, where management of independent pharmacy accounts was key. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Rhode Island.