Strategic Programs Director

Intello Technologies Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 118,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and purpose-driven company is seeking a Strategic Programs Director to drive growth in pharmacy solutions. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, leveraging healthcare experience, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance market leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare technology and strategic partnerships, coupled with strong analytical skills. Join a team committed to redefining healthcare delivery and making a positive impact on the future of healthcare in Canada.

Benefits

Competitive salary

3+ weeks vacation

Flexible benefits

Company-matched pension

Career development opportunities

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare growth opportunities.
• Deep understanding of healthcare tech trends and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and launch innovative revenue opportunities in pharmacy solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to align and execute growth strategies.

Skills

Healthcare Technology

Pharmaceuticals

Strategic Partnerships

Analytical Skills

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

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Jobs by Category: Health

Job Function: Health Solutions

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

Description

Our Team and What We’ll Accomplish Together

TELUS is more than a telecommunications company; we’re a diverse tech company committed to empowering our customers, communities, and each other in the digital world, including Digital Health. TELUS Health is Canada's largest Healthcare IT provider, dedicated to accessible, people-first healthcare solutions backed by science and technology. We encourage innovative thinking and making a tangible impact on healthcare delivery. We seek compassionate, strategic individuals who share our vision of a connected, sustainable, patient-centric healthcare system and a healthier future for all.

We’re seeking a creative and strategic-minded Strategic Programs Director to develop new business opportunities and growth strategies within our pharmacy solutions. Reporting to the VP of Provider Solutions, you will leverage your healthcare experience—including pharmacy, pharmaceuticals, health technology, and consulting—to identify untapped markets and drive revenue.

What You’ll Do

• Identify, evaluate, and launch innovative revenue opportunities in pharmacy solutions, EMRs, insurance, pharma partnerships, retail pharmacy chains, and healthcare banners.
• Lead strategic initiatives to expand and monetize our market leadership in EMRs and Pharmacy Management Solutions.
• Seek AI-driven growth opportunities, developing strategies to accelerate existing solutions and explore new business models.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Operations teams to align and execute growth strategies.
• Build relationships and strategic alliances with Pharma, Insurance, retail pharmacy chains, EMRs, and healthcare tech providers.
• Create business cases and financial models to present opportunities, ROI, and benefits to executives.
• Support the Payvider business unit by identifying synergies in Health Benefit Management, claims adjudication, and related services.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in pharmaceuticals, retail pharmacy, healthcare technology, or healthcare consulting.
• Proven success (10+ years) in healthcare growth opportunities, especially in Pharmacy and EMR ecosystems.
• Strategic thinker with ability to articulate new business opportunities to leadership.
• Deep understanding of healthcare tech trends, market dynamics, AI, and data monetization.
• Experience in building and maintaining strategic partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop business cases and financial impact analyses.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills for navigating organizations and fostering collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees preferred.

Leadership Attributes

• Innovative & Entrepreneurial: Focused on new business development leveraging AI and tech.
• Strategic Thinker: Able to translate market trends into growth strategies.
• Collaborative Leader: Skilled at rallying teams to deliver solutions.
• Result-Oriented: Focused on achieving tangible results.
• Excellent Communicator: Persuasive in presentations and negotiations.
• Highly Engaged: Proactive and enthusiastic about new challenges.

Join us to redefine healthcare delivery through innovation, partnerships, and leadership—shaping a healthier future for all Canadians.

Fluent English is required for interacting with external and internal parties and using English-only IT tools.

Salary Range: $118,000-$178,000

Performance Bonus/Sales Incentive: 30%

Total compensation depends on knowledge, skills, performance, experience, and location. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, bonus, 3+ weeks vacation, flexible benefits
• Work in-office, remotely, or hybrid
• Company-matched pension and share purchase programs
• Community engagement opportunities
• Career development and learning opportunities
• And more...

Note: Compensation may change in 2025.

About Us

We’re a people-focused, innovative, and purpose-driven team committed to diversity and equitable employment. Our culture fosters innovation and empowers employees to solve complex problems, creating positive human outcomes in a digital world. Our mission is to improve health information use across care continuum to benefit Canadians and beyond.

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For Quebec candidates, English proficiency is required for communication and software use. By applying, you consent to sharing your data with TELUS recruitment teams.