Program Manager – Patient Support Programs

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work within Canada

Full-time employment

Leadership in patient support programs

Job summary

Jobgether partner is seeking a Program Manager for Patient Support Programs, based in Canada. You will lead strategy, operations, and performance across PSPs, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered support for patients, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical partners.

You will oversee daily program delivery, compliance with regulatory requirements, and client objectives, while guiding a multidisciplinary team and managing vendors across Canada.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Science, Healthcare, or related discipline.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications (MS/MA) are assets.
• At least 5 years of experience in Patient Support Programs, including leadership experience.
• Experience managing PSP operations and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead PSP strategy, operations, and performance to deliver high-quality patient support.
• Oversee daily program delivery, regulatory compliance, and client objectives.
• Manage resources, staffing, and vendor relationships across Canada.
• Act as primary liaison with clients and external vendors; communicate proactively.
• Drive improvements using data and national reporting insights.
• Support onboarding, training, and implementation of new PSP initiatives.
• Mentor and develop team members and lead recruitment efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Vendor management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team development

Strategy & planning

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Science, Healthcare, or related discipline

MS or MA degree or professional certifications (asset)

Tools

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Program Manager – Patient Support Programs based in Canada.

As Program Manager, you will lead the strategy, operations, and performance of assigned Patient Support Programs (PSPs), ensuring patients, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical partners receive high‑quality, patient‑centered support. You will oversee daily program delivery while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, service standards, and client objectives. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will drive operational performance, manage resources, and use data to identify opportunities for improvement. You will also serve as a key relationship manager for clients and external vendors, ensuring effective communication and service delivery. The role combines people leadership, operational oversight, project management, and strategic planning in a growing, technology‑enabled healthcare services environment. Your contribution will help improve access to therapies and deliver meaningful support to patients and healthcare professionals across Canada.

Accountabilities

• Leadership and Strategy

  • Lead Patient Support Program operations, ensuring alignment with program objectives, client expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.

  • Develop and execute action plans to achieve service levels, KPIs, and patient and provider needs.

  • Identify operational challenges, improvement opportunities, and innovative approaches, sharing best practices across teams.

  • Act as the primary escalation point for program issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear stakeholder communication.

• Operational Management

  • Oversee daily program activities, including patient support, reimbursement assistance, compliance, vendor management, and staff training.

  • Monitor performance metrics, analyze operational data, and contribute to national reporting.

  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and regulatory guidelines.

  • Manage staffing and resources to maintain adequate service coverage and balanced workloads.

  • Contribute to national planning, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Support the implementation of new programs, SOPs, and training initiatives.

  • Participate in joint client meetings and cross‑functional projects affecting national operations.

• Team Leadership and Development

  • Promote a culture of accountability, service excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Coach and mentor direct reports, providing regular performance feedback and development support.

  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee development strategies.

• Client and Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client communications, providing proactive updates and managing expectations and issues.

  • Represent program operations in client meetings, presentations, and business reviews.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with client representatives and other stakeholders to support program objectives.

• Project and Change Management

  • Lead the implementation of new PSP initiatives, technology rollouts, and process redesign projects.

  • Coordinate change management activities with relevant internal teams and external stakeholders.

  • Provide regional insights to support program design, reporting, and future planning.

• Vendor Management

  • Manage third‑party vendors and service providers within the pharmaceutical industry or Patient Support Program environment.

  • Oversee vendor relationships and monitor performance against contractual obligations, service‑level agreements (SLAs), and quality standards.

  • Support vendor onboarding, performance evaluations, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure services are delivered efficiently, cost‑effectively, and in line with program objectives.

  • Identify and mitigate vendor‑related risks while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Science, Healthcare, or a related discipline.

• Advanced degree or professional certifications, such as an MS or MA, are considered an asset.

• At least 5 years of experience in Patient Support Programs, including a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management position.

• Demonstrated experience managing PSP operations and delivering results in a patient support environment.

• Proven ability to manage client relationships, communicate proactively, and address stakeholder needs effectively.

• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong leadership, critical‑thinking, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive issues and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong analytical capabilities, including experience using operational data and performance metrics to support decision‑making and reporting.

• Demonstrated experience managing third‑party vendors in the pharmaceutical industry or PSP environment, including service performance, contractual compliance, SLAs, quality standards, and risk mitigation.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive initiatives through implementation.

• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools, reliable high‑speed internet connectivity, and the ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues independently.

• French and English bilingualism is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of CAD $85,000–$95,000.

• Fully remote work arrangement within Canada.

• Full‑time employment.

• Opportunity to lead patient support operations and contribute to improving access to therapies across Canada.

• Exposure to pharmaceutical partnerships, healthcare services, vendor management, and technology‑enabled patient support solutions.

• Opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to program strategy, operational improvements, and organizational development.