About the role

Director leading Sun Life’s pharmaceutical listing agreements and manufacturer partnerships. Shaping drug-plan strategy, negotiations, and sustainability across Canadian Group Benefits.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and execute drug plan management strategies and sustainability initiatives across key product areas and disease states.
Evolve Sun Life’s Product Listing Agreement program by strengthening partnerships and improving program value.
Oversee development, implementation, management, and performance of product listing agreements.
Ensure product listing agreements remain relevant, competitive, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Lead pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships, including partnership discussions, negotiations, implementation, and ongoing management.
Monitor and synthesize market research, industry trends, public policy developments, and competitive activity affecting pharmaceutical reimbursement.
Translate market insights into strategic recommendations.
Lead and inspire a cross-functional team, including coaching and developing direct reports and colleagues.
Lead working groups and steering committees to establish priorities and maintain cross-functional alignment.
Represent Sun Life and the Pharmaceutical Benefits team at client presentations, industry committees, and conferences.

Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
7+ years experience in the pharmaceutical market access or insurance industry.
Two to three years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives or developing strong business-to-business partnerships.
Expert-level knowledge of pharmaceutical market access, value proposition development, public and private drug reimbursement processes, and relevant public policy.
Experience assessing and synthesizing complex evidence and models, including pharmacoeconomic evaluations and budget impact assessments.
Ability to lead complex negotiations and achieve business and partnership objectives.
Proficiency in reviewing binding legal agreements and assessing their business implications.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to deliver impactful presentations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
In-depth business knowledge, including product development and project management.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities effectively.
Problem-solving, collaboration, group facilitation, broad business acumen, and strong decision-making skills.
Bilingualism (French and English, oral and written) required for Quebec-based positions.

Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from the office and virtually.
Inclusion Networks for connection, inclusivity, and community.
Charitable giving through the You Give, We Give program, with contribution matching in many cases.
Participation in various discretionary incentive plans for eligible employees.
Accommodation support during the application process.
Growth and achievement encouraged through shared values and collaboration.