City : Montreal

Category : Full-time

Industry : Finance

Employer : Sun Life Financial

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director, Drug Review and Pharmaceutical Partnerships, the Pharmaceutical Partnerships Manager, will be an active member of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Product Development team within Group Benefits (GB).  The Manager is accountable with the team as executing and delivering on Sun Life’s Pharmaceutical Partnerships strategy. The Manager will work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders including pharmaceutical manufacturer representatives (Market Access). We aspire to help our Clients live healthier lives by ensuring access to medications while fostering the financial sustainability of drug plans.

What will you do?

• Lead the execution of the whole negotiation process with pharmaceutical manufacturers (negotiation strategy, negotiation phase, contracting) for specific drug therapies to foster the financial sustainability of drug plans

• Work closely with other team members and internal partners (such as Clinical Pharmacists, Health Economist, other Pharmaceutical Partnerships Managers, Pricing & Profitability, Legal)

• Support innovative project and initiatives including the achievement of patient health outcomes

• Evolve Sun Life’s Pharmaceutical Partnerships program by ensuring agreements are relevant and competitive based on market dynamics and by cultivating internal and external relationships

• Monitor and synthesize market research and external issues impacting pharmaceutical reimbursement including industry trends, public policy, and the competitive landscape

• Contribute to Sun Life’s overall Pharmaceutical Benefits & Innovation Strategy

• Provide thought leadership and represent Sun Life and the Pharma Benefit area at external client presentations and industry events on an occasional basis

What do you need to succeed?

• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor) in a related field (Pharmacy, Health, Science or Commerce)

• Graduate degree or MBA considered an asset

• 5 years experience in pharmaceutical market access or a relevant role in the insurance industry

• Subject matter expertise in market access, benefits/insurance industry, value proposition development, drug reimbursement processes in the public and private payer landscape, public policy

• Very strong negotiating skills

• Strength in synthesizing complex concepts/information such as clinical evaluation, pharmacoeconomic modelling, budget impact assessment

• Result oriented with strong strategic thinking skills, demonstrated ability to create negotiation strategy

• Proficient in drafting/reviewing and binding legal agreements

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with demonstrated ability to create and deliver professional, and impactful presentations

• Ability to be agile and have the capacity to work on multiple projects concurrently

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Broad business acumen, strong decision making and problem solving skills

• Advanced level of English and French required for Quebec applicants

What’s in it for you?

• Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives

• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security

• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.  Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. 

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

Sun Life is committed to the health and safety of all those in our workplaces and our communities.  In accordance with Sun Life’s Vaccination Policy (Canada):

• Employees permitted to work remotely are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend a Sun Life office, Financial Centre or offsite location where activity related to Sun Life business occurs.

• Employees whose job duties require them to attend a Sun Life office, Financial Centre or offsite location for Sun Life business must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective May 1st. Employees in these roles may participate in Sun Life’s Rapid Screening Program as an alternative until April 30th.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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