Senior Pharmaceutical Benefits Strategist
Apply locations: Toronto, Ontario; BC Regional Group Office; Sun Life Montreal Metcalfe; Sun Life Waterloo King
Job Type: Full time
Posted: 6 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR00110116
At Sun Life, we celebrate your unique background, experience, and perspective. We encourage you to be your best self, working alongside knowledgeable colleagues and inspiring leaders who help you reach your potential. Every day offers new opportunities to make a positive impact on our Clients' lives.
Job Description:
Our Purpose at Sun Life is to help Clients achieve financial security and healthier lives. The Health Solutions division in Canada focuses on this mission. As part of the Pharmaceutical Benefits \& Innovation team, the Senior Pharmaceutical Benefits Strategist plays a key role in developing our leading drug management services. Responsibilities include:
- Contributing to and shaping the pharmaceutical benefits strategy
- Collaborating with Group Benefits Clients to implement drug management products and suggest innovative solutions
- Representing Sun Life in the private payer market
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Business Development to promote our drug management offerings and position Sun Life as a top Canadian workplace drug benefits provider
- Serve as the main contact for pharma-related client needs, including drug plan reviews and inquiries
- Identify trends in the pharmaceutical space and leverage them to refine our benefits strategy
- Lead the development of product strategies and pharmaceutical benefit narratives for internal and external audiences
- Gather market intelligence and monitor policy changes affecting pharmaceutical group benefits
Qualifications:
- Pharmacist experience (retail, hospital, industry) with strong knowledge of Canada's pharmaceutical environment
- Minimum of 5 years in insurance group benefits, pharmacy, market access, or pharmaceutical consulting
- Self-starter with strategic, critical thinking skills, capable of building relationships
- Data analysis skills to inform strategies
- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
- Organized, self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset, able to manage multiple priorities
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Collaborative and creative mindset
- Bilingualism (French and English) required for Quebec interactions
Additional Requirements:
- Travel may be necessary
- Flexible work schedule
- Position available in various regions across Canada
Benefits:
- Contribute to societal impact through our sustainability initiatives
- Stock Ownership Program with company match
- Wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health
- Recognition as a top employer and sustainable corporation
The salary range is CAD 78,000 to CAD 128,000, depending on location and experience. Sun Life offers incentive plans based on individual and company performance, with additional sales incentives for relevant roles.
We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request.
Flexible work options are available to support work-life balance.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
