Senior Program Manager (15-month Contract)
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Chez Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, nous innovons en matière de santé et de bien-être au Canada. Des ordonnances aux cliniques sans rendez-vous, en passant par un programme de fidélisation des plus appréciés, nous prenons soin de nos clients et les soutenons grâce à des nouvelles approches tous les jours. Avec plus de 1 300 magasins détenus et exploités localement d’un océan à l’autre, le réseau de Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix est un milieu de travail et de magasinage formidable. Nous sommes déterminés à bâtir une équipe talentueuse prônant la collaboration, la générosité et l'inclusion. Joignez-vous à notre équipe et contribuez à créer un avenir sain pour votre carrière et pour tous les Canadiens.
Why work at Specialty Health Network?
Specialty Health Network (or SHN, as we call ourselves) is a growing division of Shoppers Drug Mart. We pride ourselves in having an awesome work culture and fun environment! We offer competitive salaries, a great benefit package, Shoppers Drug Mart discount, Goodlife gym discount, RRSP/Pension plans, Employee share ownership plan, professional training, and development and many more perks!
Shoppers Drug Mart is part of Loblaw, the largest employer in Canada – making your career opportunities within our larger organization - endless!
Specialty Health Network by Shoppers supports our retail stores to provide the best patient care to patients who require specialty drugs. We provide patient support programs for specialty drug therapies, provide physicians with resources to manage their patients, facilitate reimbursement, and enhance patient compliance. We deliver superior customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and clients to improve healthcare outcomes for all stakeholders.
Senior Program Manager
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, execution, and ongoing management of specialty programs. As a key partner to clients, you provide strategic direction, influence key decisions, and translate business objectives into actionable plans that drive strong program and customer outcomes.
You will lead and be accountable for complex programs and initiatives from strategy through execution, collaborating with and leading cross-functional teams to ensure programs meet client, business, financial, performance, and regulatory objectives.
What you will do
- Lead and be accountable for the strategic direction, execution, and ongoing management of specialty programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational goals
- Act as a key strategic partner and primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships, influencing program and business decisions, and identifying insights that support program and business growth
- Develop, implement, and monitor strategies to drive program growth, sustainability, innovation, efficiencies, and continuous improvement
- Lead cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment, accountability, and successful execution
- Oversee and monitor program performance and contractual commitments, including deliverables, timelines, SLAs, KPIs, reporting, and financial requirements
- Leverage program data and insights, in partnership with the Business Intelligence team, to identify opportunities, develop recommendations, and support client decision-making
- Establish and deliver against business plans and financial targets, with accountability for program budgets, profitability, billing, market share performance, and overall business results
- Lead client presentations, business reviews, and strategic discussions, translating complex information into clear recommendations and actions
- Anticipate evolving client, market, and program needs and proactively identifying opportunities, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Provide input and subject matter expertise during RFPs and lead or support the development and renewal of program contracts
- Ensure a high standard of program and customer-service excellence and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, policies, standards, and contractual obligations
What you will need
5+ years of relevant experience in account management, patient support program management, pharmaceutical brand management, specialty pharmaceuticals, or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system; knowledge of provincial drug reimbursement programs and third-party drug coverage is an asset
Proven client relationship and account management skills, including direct interaction with clients and senior stakeholders
Demonstrated strategic leadership and ability to influence and drive results without direct authority
Strong business and financial acumen, including hands-on budget management and experience managing against financial and performance targets
Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex initiatives, competing priorities, risks, and dependencies
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate and influence across multiple levels of an organization
University degree or equivalent industry-related experience; a business or healthcare professional designation is an asset
Bilingualism is an asset
Pourquoi travailler chez Shoppers Drug Mart?
En agissant à titre de consultant qui soutient les clients internes et les pharmaciens-propriétaires affiliés, vous acquerrez une expérience unique au secteur du commerce du détail tout en travaillant pour une marque nationale primée. Vous bénéficierez du Programme d’achat des employés, d’une rémunération concurrentielle et de possibilités d’apprentissage en ligne par l’intermédiaire de Académie .
Prenez en main votre emploi et trouvez d’autres façons de vous soucier de votre travail, de vos collègues, des clients et des membres de la collectivité.
Comment R é ussir:
Chez Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, nous recherchons toujours des personnes formidables pour continuellement renforcer notre culture. Nous croyons que les gens formidables façonnent nos valeurs, sont authentiques, bâtissent la confiance et créent des liens.
Si cela vous ressemble et que vous êtes ouvert d’esprit, que vous avez une bonne attitude face aux changements et que vous aimez les défis d’un environnement de travail aux détails dynamiques, postulez aujourd’hui.
Type de Rôle
Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix considère que la diversité culturelle du Canada est une source de fierté nationale et un symbole de force. Nous nous sommes donné comme priorité de refléter la diversité croissante du Canada dans les produits que nous vendons, les gens que nous embauchons et notre culture d’entreprise. Des accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les postulants et collègues atteints d’un handicap.
En outre, nous croyons que la conformité aux lois consiste à faire ce qu'il faut. Le respect de la loi fait partie de notre Code de conduite; il renforce ce que nos clients et nos parties prenantes attendent de nous.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience in account management, patient support program management, pharmaceutical brand management, specialty pharmaceuticals, or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system; knowledge of provincial drug reimbursement programs and third-party drug coverage is an asset
- Proven client relationship and account management skills, including direct interaction with clients and senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated strategic leadership and ability to influence and drive results without direct authority
- Strong business and financial acumen, including hands-on budget management and experience managing against financial and performance targets
- Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex initiatives, competing priorities, risks, and dependencies
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate and influence across multiple levels of an organization
- University degree or equivalent industry-related experience; a business or healthcare professional designation is an asset
- Bilingualism is an asset
About Shoppers Drug Mart
Canadian pharmacy retailer serving consumers through pharmacist-owned drugstores, healthcare businesses, and health, beauty, and convenience services.
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