Manager, Pharmacy Partnership & Strategy

Allergan; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmacy Partnership and Trade Manager to lead innovative strategies in pharmacy and distribution. This pivotal role emphasizes developing partnerships to enhance patient experiences and drive business growth. With a focus on key therapeutic areas, the successful candidate will leverage their expertise in pharmacy services and trade operations to establish strategic frameworks that improve connectivity and access. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a significant impact on patient lives and contributing to groundbreaking healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pharmacy services or trade operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for innovative distribution and patient access models.
• Manage relationships with pharmacies and stakeholders.

Skills

Pharmacy Services

Trade Operations

Contract Negotiations

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

MBA or Advanced Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We aim to make a remarkable impact on people's lives across key therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, along with products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information, visit www.abbvie.com and follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

Joining AbbVie means becoming part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a significant impact on patients' lives. We conduct ground-breaking science globally every day. AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

When choosing your career, choose to be remarkable.

Our mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that address current and future health challenges. We focus on several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, vision care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, alongside our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

The role of Pharmacy and Trade at AbbVie is evolving from operational responsibilities to developing complex pharmacy and distribution strategies across the entire portfolio, in both specialty and retail pharmacy channels. A key aspect involves understanding the needs of stakeholders in the specialty pharmacy channel, supporting high-value brands for conditions like IBD, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Parkinson’s, and payer-managed medications in migraine, psychiatry, and eye care. These medications often require special handling, storage, and coordination with payers and healthcare professionals, emphasizing patient education, monitoring, and management.

The Pharmacy Partnership and Trade Manager will lead efforts to identify business opportunities within the evolving pharmacy and distribution landscape, developing initiatives to partner effectively with stakeholders to enhance patient experiences and grow our business. This requires deep expertise in pharmacy and distribution channels, strategic partnership development, and innovative thinking.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establishing vision and strategic frameworks for innovative distribution and patient access models.
• Developing strategies to partner with pharmacies to improve connectivity and patient experience.
• Ensuring successful product launches through stakeholder preparation.
• Analyzing pharmacy data to inform strategic decisions and measure performance.
• Managing relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including pharmacies, vendors, and partners.
• Collaborating with market access teams to address policy impacts and develop related initiatives.
• Mentoring and developing team members to foster professional growth and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Business, Health Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in pharmacy services, trade operations, or similar within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in contract negotiations, marketing, and strategic leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• A positive, solutions-oriented mindset and customer focus.

Essential skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with technology.

Leadership competencies:

• Strategic thinking, relationship building, communication, change management, decision making, team leadership, problem solving, and customer focus.

Note: Fluency in English is an essential requirement due to business needs outside Quebec.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. We operate with integrity, drive innovation, and are committed to community service. For more details, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html and https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.