Head of Patient Access & Channel Strategy (Canada)

Incyte; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte Canada is seeking an Associate Director/Director, Patient Access & Channel Strategy to lead PSPs, trade relations, and pharmacy/channel strategy across oncology, hematology, immunology and dermatology. You will shape access programs, strengthen distribution partnerships, and build capabilities to support patients’ access to therapies.

You will collaborate with Market Access, Medical, Finance, and Legal to translate strategy into practical solutions, driving operational excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree an asset.
• Significant pharmaceutical/biotech experience leading PSP at scale.
• Experience in trade relations, wholesaler management, and Canadian pharmaceutical distribution/supply chain.
• Experience with pharmacy channel strategy and/or GPO negotiation, ideally hospital‑administered or infused specialty products and buy‑and‑bill models.
• Working knowledge of Canadian public (CDA‑AMC, INESSS, pCPA, PMPRB) and private reimbursement frameworks.
• Experience managing external vendors/agencies as an extension of a lean internal team; leadership experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead Patient Support Programs (PSP) strategy, performance, and day-to-day integrity across oncology/hematology and immunology/dermatology.
• Scale PSPs ahead of public reimbursement wins and launches; set KPIs for program effectiveness.
• Act as QA ambassador for PSP operations; oversee SOP adherence and inspections.
• Build multi-year channel/PSP strategy roadmap aligned to portfolio evolution; manage vendor and KPI frameworks.
• Collaborate across Government Affairs, HEOR, Private Insurance; ensure payer strategy alignment.
• Own budgets for PSP, trade, and channel activities; oversee forecasts and ROI with Finance.
• Manage wholesale and distribution partner relationships, GPOs, and hospital contracts.

Skills

PSP leadership

Negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Advanced degree asset

Job description

Incyte Canada is seeking an Associate Director/Director, Patient Access & Channel Strategy to lead PSPs, trade relations, and pharmacy/channel strategy across oncology, hematology, immunology and dermatology. You will shape access programs, strengthen distribution partnerships, and build capabilities to support patients’ access to therapies.

You will collaborate with Market Access, Medical, Finance, and Legal to translate strategy into practical solutions, driving operational excellence and