CLINICAL SPECIALIST (PHARMACIST) - HYBRID

Green Shield Canada (GSC); Canada; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Shield Canada (GSC) is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to render decisions on complex drug authorization requests within our pharmacy benefit management program. The role collaborates with external stakeholders and contributes to PBM plan design.

This position requires knowledge of health legislation affecting pharmacy, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The salary range CAD 72,521 to 109,341 aligns with market norms in Canada, with a

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist with active registration.
• PBM experience required.
• Knowledge of health legislation/policy affecting pharmacy and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Render decisions on complex drug authorization requests.
• Perform literature reviews to assist with clinical escalations.
• Assist with development of PBM plan design alternatives and product/process enhancements.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders – Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical industry - regarding new products and policy adoption.
• Provide expertise to clients, providers, and suppliers related to PBM.
• Contribute to benefit utilization analyses and preparing position papers and reports.
• Assist in the development of internal and external communications regarding GSC pharmacy benefit management strategy.
• Represent GSC in industry peer groups, external presentations, and conferences to reinforce GSC's PBM position.

Skills

Pharmacy Benefit Management

Licensed Pharmacist

Health policy knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Ambiguity navigation

Customer focus

Leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO WE ARE

GreenShieldis a proudly Canadian, national non-profit health care and insuranceorganization, driven by our mission of Better Health for All.We believe health care is aright, not a privilege, and we are committed to improving health outcomes,advancing health equity, and building a future where every Canadian can reachtheir full health and well-being potential.

Throughour unique integrated payer-provider ("payvider") model, we offerinsurance, administer benefits, and pay claims as a ‘payer’ while offeringhealth care services such as mental health, pharmacy, telemedicine, and chronicdisease management as a ‘provider’. As a non-profit social enterprise without shareholders, we reinvest our excessearnings to directly support underserved communities. Through GreenShieldCares, we positively impacted the health and well-being of over one millionCanadians between 2020 and 2025. What’s driving us now is the commitment to measurably impact an additionalthree million Canadians by 2030 – across mental health, essential medicines,and chronic disease management – through scalable initiatives that delivermeaningful change in pursuit of our mission of Better Health for All.

AtGreenShield, our culture is where purpose meets passion and performance. Our teams work as one to delivermeaningful, measurable impact for the people and communities we serve.

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

Base Salary: CAD $72,521.00 - 109,341.00

• Render decisions on complex drug authorization requests
• Perform literature reviews to assist with clinical escalations
• Assist with the development of pharmacy benefit management plan design alternatives and product/process enhancements.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders – Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical industry - regarding new products as well as the adoption of new policies or practices.
• Provide expertise to clients, providers, and suppliers related to pharmacy benefit management.
• Contribute to benefit utilization analyses and preparing position papers and reports.
• Assist in the development of internal and external communications regarding GSC pharmacy benefit management strategy.
• Represent GSC in industry peer groups, external presentations, and conferences to reinforce GSC’s position as a pharmacy benefit management specialist.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience in pharmacy benefit management.
• Must be a licensed, registered Pharmacist.
• Knowledgeable with respect to health legislation, policy and/or issues that impact how Pharmacy impacts GSC and its’ stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools required.
• Able to navigate ambiguity, overcome confusion, and simplify complex situations.
• A keen customer focus.
• Management / supervisory experience is an asset.

THE CULTURE

We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard andvalued. Because that’s what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’redriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s 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 isn’t just about personalachievements, it's about making adifference together.

Here’s 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 roles,collaborate, 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 doesn’t 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 [e-mail]. 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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