Manager, Pharmaceutical Agreements And Payor Partnerships (Contract)

WHO WE ARE

When it comes to health were always looking for waysto push for better. Its why we were founded in the first 1957 ourfounder pharmacist William Wilkinson witnessed a mother sacrifice her healthby forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughters prescription. Heknew there had to be a better way. So he introduced North Americas firstprepaid drug plan and GreenShield was born as a non-profit with a missionto support better health for all Canadians.

We arent just a health and benefits company. Werethe only non-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage andcare together all in one place.
Were noble challengers purposefully building a betterway and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach thattakes care of the mind and body.

Our mission is to create better health for allCanadians and we know that starts with our employees.

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

Base Salary: CAD $72521.00 - 109341.00

Internally known as Pharmaceutical Agreements Operations Manager the PAOM plays a key role in coordinating a multistakeholder environment and managing critical internal and external relationships. This role is integral to supporting GreenShields vision of becoming a leader and innovator in pharmacy benefit management.
Working closely with the Pharmacy team Finance PLA partners and external stakeholders this position focuses on the implementation and coordination of pharmaceutical agreements while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement within the PLA function.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement organizational programs and internal processes for the pharmaceutical partnerships team supporting effective and efficient operations.
• Coordinate the implementation of pharmaceutical agreements across the organization ensuring alignment with internal teams and operational execution.
• Develop strategies for pharmaceutical agreement reconciliation and support reporting and invoicing requirements tied to agreements.
• Coordinate negotiation activities pharmaceutical agreement obligations and drug listing decisions across GreenShield partners.
• Support the core operations of the Pharmacy PLA team and identify opportunities to improve processes systems and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Contribute to the development of new systems and initiatives including areas such as pointofsale solutions and realworld evidence.

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

• University degree (required) preferably in Pharmacy or a related field
• Someone with 5-7 years experience working within market access or the pharmaceutical industry
• Understanding of the Canadian drug reimbursement landscape
• Knowledge of pharmacy benefit management
• Experience with product listing agreements (PLAs)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex processes

Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure compliance with contractual obligations

Nice to Have

• Postgraduate degree or professional designation (e.g. MBA) considered an asset
• Understanding of the Canadian drug reimbursement landscape
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex medical topics to nonhealthcare audiences
• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies

THE CULTURE

We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyones voice is heard andvalued. Because thats what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And weredriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. Thats why we provide aplace where you can be inspired challenged and rewarded.

Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.

We believe our people arecritical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger smarter andmore informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diversebackgrounds perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture topositively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isnt just about personalachievements its about making adifference together.

Heres to Better Health for All!

AFEW MORE DETAILS

Proficiency in English is requiredfor this position. As part of this role you will be required to communicatewith colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for thisposition we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their rolescollaborate and communicate effectively and contribute to the success of ourorganization.

GS supports diversity equity andinclusion in our teams and communities and we value the unique contributionsmade by all. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly to everyrequirement we invite you to apply. We encourage applications fromall candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislationthroughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let usknow of any accommodation through Information received relating toaccommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information givesGS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability forspecific positions future opportunities or for your personnel file. Yourrésumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by theOrganization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used foraggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 72521 - 109341