Senior Pharmaceutical Benefits Strategist

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:

At Sun Life, our Purpose is to help our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. The Health Solutions business in Sun Life Canada plays an important role in helping to deliver on this purpose. As a member of the Pharmaceutical Benefits & Innovation team in Health Solutions, the Senior Pharmaceutical Benefits Strategist plays an important role in shaping our industry-leading drug management offering. In this role the candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to and shape the pharmaceutical benefits strategy
• Work directly with Group Benefits Clients to implement Sun Life's drug management products and services and recommend innovative solutions
• Represent Sun Life externally in the private payer market

What will you do?

• In collaboration with Business Development, liaise with Clients to promote our drug management offering, to position Sun Life as the leading Canadian workplace drug benefits provider
• Act as the primary contact for any pharma-related Client needs, such as annual drug plan reviews, and inquiries on our overall drug management offering
• Work with internal and external partners to identify current trends and leverage these to shape our pharmaceutical benefits strategy
• Lead the evolution of the overall pharmaceutical benefits strategy, including the development of specific product strategies, in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Spearhead the development and delivery of pharma strategic narratives and thought leadership to internal and external audiences including Business Development, Clients and Advisors
• Gather and update market related information specific to the pharmaceutical space
• Monitor changes in pharmacy practice and government policy that may affect pharmaceutical group benefits

What do you need to succeed?

• Pharmacist experience (retail, hospital, industry). Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment in Canada
• At least 5 years of experience in the following sectors: insurance group benefits, pharmacy, market access within the pharmaceutical industry or pharma/health business consulting
• This role requires a self-starter and strategic & critical thinker able to solve complex problems and develop relationships across the company
• Experience utilizing and interpreting data to help drive Client and product strategies
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate at all levels of an organization with clarity (verbal & written). Ability to package a strategy in a compelling easy to understand story
• Well-organized and self-motivated, entrepreneurial spirit ("owner's mindset") with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team, to achieve results in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong collaborative and creative skills
• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide.

Unique Requirements:

• Some travel might be required to support clients in various regions
• Ability to manage a flexible work schedule
• Role can be staffed in various regions in Canada

What's in it for you?

• Anchored to our Purpose, our Sustainability Plan has three pillars which represent the areas where we have the greatest opportunity to drive positive impact in society: increasing financial security, fostering healthier lives, and advancing sustainable investing
• Stock Ownership Program gives you the chance to invest in Sun Life and get a company match
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health - mental, physical, and financial
• In 2025, Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 16th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers
• We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work
• We're also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams
• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

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.

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

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