Bilingual Pharmacy Strategy Specialist

Green Shield Canada (GSC); Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit health company in Montreal is seeking an energetic bilingual pharmacist to lead their pharmacy strategy in Quebec. The role involves collaborating with teams to develop pharmacy product offerings and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in the private benefits industry and excellent analytical and communication skills. They will be responsible for providing expert advice on drug benefit evaluations and maintaining client relationships.

Benefits

Support for diversity and inclusion

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of regulatory environment for prescription drugs.
• Proven planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in private benefits industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership for pharmacy strategy in Quebec market.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to service clients.
• Monitor industry trends impacting pharmacy benefits.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Licensed pharmacist in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

WHO WE ARE

When it comes to health, we’re always looking for ways to push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, our founder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her health by forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. He knew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s first prepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a mission to support better health for all Canadians.

We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’re the only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage and care together, all in one place. We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a better way and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach that takes care of the mind and body. Our mission is to create better health for all Canadians, and we know that starts with our employees.

The Role in a Nutshell

Base Salary: CAD $59,688.00 - 91,109.00

Greenshield Administration provides innovative health benefit solutions for the small- to midsize companies in Canada. Recognized as the leading alternative to traditional insurance companies, in a market where small and mid-sized employers have been largely underserved Greenshield Administration sets itself apart from the competition, by using technology, creative product development and a stellar customer experience to solve problems for employers. HoneybeeBenefits is our next generation benefits platform built for today’s modern workforce that empowers employers to compete better for talent.

Reporting to the Director, Drug Plan Management, the successful candidate will provide thought leadership to inform GreenShield’s pharmacy strategy in the Quebec market. A key focus of the role is close collaboration with cross-functional teams to service clients and support product development within the pharmacy benefit management team.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, highly motivated, fully bilingual pharmacist with private benefits industry experience in the Quebec market who demonstrates comfort working with multiple stakeholders across the pharmaceutical and benefits industries, including plan sponsors and partners (clients), benefits consultants and advisors, pharmacies, government, and other industry organizations.

Responsibilities include:

• Participates in GreenShield’s Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee; acts as a subject matter expert bringing the Quebec perspective to inform drug benefit evaluation and listing decisions.
• Provides guidance on formulary development, drug benefit administration and drug claims adjudication while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provides support and subject matter expertise to the pharmacy clinical services team as it relates to evaluation of drug prior authorization requests.
• Accountable for competitive positioning, product development, management, and maintenance of the pharmacy product portfolio with a focus on the Quebec market.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for existing and new pharmacy products and offerings.
• Monitors and evaluates relevant industry trends and regulatory changes impacting the pharmacy benefits industry with a focus on the Quebec market.
• Works directly with clients to field, manage and respond to drug and pharmacy inquiries.
• Collaborates with the client service team to ensure client needs and expectations are met.
• Develops and delivers pharmacy benefits related presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates and supports creation and maintenance of best-in-class RFP responses for pharmacy offerings.
• Attends and/or represents GreenShield at conferences and other industry events.

What We’re Looking For

We’re not looking for just anyone. We’re looking for a unique individual with a big brain and a big heart who wants to help us create better health for all Canadians.

• Strong working knowledge of the regulatory and competitive environment for prescription drugs and pharmacy benefits; awareness and ability to anticipate key trends
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation and documentation skills; able to convey complex information clearly and succinctly to all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Proven planning and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed; able to make effective decisions and recommendations leveraging the team expertise and/or independently
• Ability to travel
• Written and spoken bilingualism in French and English
• Licensed pharmacist in good standing to practice in the province of Quebec

The Nice To Have

• Experience in the private benefits industry
• Experience with formulary review and health technology assessment is an asset

The Culture

We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just a means to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone\'s voice is heard and valued. Because that’s what it takes to create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’re driven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that your workplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide a place 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 are critical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter and more informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture to positively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personal achievements, it\'s about making a difference together.

Here’s to Better Health for All!

A Few More Details

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

GS supports diversity, equity and inclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributions made by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to every requirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications from all candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodation through [e-mail]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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