Vice President, Pharmaceutical Sourcing and Commercial Partnerships

Shoppers Drug Mart; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a senior leader to manage pharmaceutical portfolios, enhancing operational efficiencies and regulatory compliance. This full-time role requires strategic vision, extensive experience in healthcare, and strong leadership abilities. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values innovation and community well-being.

Benefits

Purchase discounts

Competitive pay

Online learning via Academy

Diversity and inclusivity commitment

Qualifications

• Over ten years of experience in pharmacy or healthcare.
• Broad knowledge of retail and SDM operations.
• Strategic and integrated thinking in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors strategic financial and operating plans.
• Manages pharmaceutical portfolio and regulatory compliance.
• Leads teams to achieve financial performance goals.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic Planning

Decision Making

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Pharmacy, Healthcare or equivalent

MBA

Job description

Location:

243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness, and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Healthcare Businesses, the incumbent provides overall leadership and coordination to a group of senior leaders responsible for managing all aspects of the brand and generic pharmaceutical portfolios at Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw, as well as Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance. The incumbent establishes budgets, identifies operational opportunities, improves efficiencies, develops strategic vision, promotes initiatives, and steers the business to achieve overall growth and increase profitability. The incumbent also has overall responsibility for the wholesale distribution of pharmaceuticals across the enterprise and for managing the Sanis business unit.

Dimensions:

Direct Reports:

1 Senior Director, Pharmaceutical Partnerships

1 Senior Director, Quality Assurance

1 Senior Director, Planning and Sanis Operations

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and monitors the annual strategy, and financial and operating plans for our brand and generic partnerships and Sanis.
• Responsible for the strategic management of the annual multi- and common-year planning process for the pharmaceutical portfolio across the enterprise.
• Establishes and sustains programs and relationships across the enterprise to ensure our brand and generic programs meet the needs of patients and pharmacists.
• Manage all aspects of the Sanis private label business unit including product selection, supply chain management, market access, and QA/RA.
• Manage the wholesale distribution function for pharmaceuticals across the enterprise including secondary supplier agreements.
• Oversee the quality and regulatory team managing the enterprise pharmaceutical supply chain and Healthcare Businesses to ensure compliance with Health Canada requirements.
• Collaborate with the Operations team to support stores in managing the generic and brand portfolio.
• Establish, track, and hold individuals accountable for delivering financial performance, including sales, new launches, and industry performance. Develop talent to implement best practices.
• Negotiate on sensitive issues related to pricing and distribution of pharmaceuticals across SDM and Loblaw retail pharmacy network.
• Work with Finance and Legal to manage pharmaceutical portfolio and contracts.
• Monitor market intelligence to predict demands, risks, and opportunities.
• Guide the development of data collection, analysis, communication, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy.
• Supervise workloads and staff to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with policies and standards.
• Provide guidance, motivation, and performance reviews, including hiring and termination, to maintain and enhance team competency and performance.

Skills, Knowledge & Education:

Skills:

This position requires a high level of initiative and judgment to organize and prioritize tasks. Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential in daily interactions.

• Broad knowledge of the corporation, its strategy, and the needs of strategic groups.
• Leadership in developing overall direction and purpose for a strategic, integrated group.
• Extensive knowledge and skills across multiple disciplines to integrate them effectively, with the ability to interpret conflicting goals.
• Ability to organize diverse functions or units by developing plans and setting directions.
• Senior-level negotiation skills for managing competitive and adversarial circumstances.
• Ability to work closely with senior executives to support contracts.
• Innovative in developing new techniques for continuous improvement.
• Decision-making involves complex factors to develop models and processes for future needs within corporate policies and compliance.
• Adaptability to prioritize work with multiple exceptions and work with diverse personalities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including document composition and editing.
• Proficiency in creating and interpreting reports, documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Advanced business acumen in retail operations, marketing, and relationship management.

Education & Job Knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Pharmacy, Healthcare, or equivalent; MBA is an asset.

Experience:

Over ten years of experience in pharmacy or healthcare, with relevant knowledge of retail and SDM operations.

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Gain industry-specific experience supporting internal customers and franchisees, with benefits including purchase discounts, competitive pay, and online learning via Academy.

Take ownership of your work and contribute to community well-being.

How You’ll Succeed:

We seek great people who embody our values, are authentic, build trust, and make meaningful connections. If you are open-minded, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type:

Full-time

Type of Role:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. values diversity and is committed to inclusivity. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities. We also prioritize lawful compliance as part of our ethical standards.

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