Head of partnership F/H

Pharmaceutical Partnerships Manager Location Montréal, QC : You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. :
Reporting to the Director, Drug Reviews and Pharmaceutical Partnerships, the Pharmaceutical Partnerships Manager will be an active member of the Pharmaceutical Benefits and Innovation team within Health Solutions. The manager is responsible for leading the implementation of product listing agreements, identifying client and competitive insights, and evolving the value proposition of this function within the Pharma team to ensure optimal impact. The manager will work closely with multiple stakeholders including Product, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Pharmacy and Medical teams as required.
Implementation of Product Listing Agreements
Lead effective execution, implementation, and maintenance of agreements; Identify and implement continuous improvements.
Monitoring and reporting on the market to determine the best and emerging trends within drug plan management as well as establishes strong working relationships with the pharmaceutical community.

Project and Relationship Management
Lead/provide project management for key Pharma deliverables, including preparation of meeting materials and background information.
Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (Business Development, Account Executives, IT, Finance, Legal, Risk, Operations)
Participates in the resolution of issues raised on the performance of the agreement portfolio and monitors progress on the resolution. May be required to provide support to Business Development in the preparation of client RFPs.

Agreement Management
Using approved templates, engage internal partners (Legal, Compliance, Finance, Privacy, IT Security, Taxation, etc.) to create comprehensive contract documentation and agreements with pharma manufacturers.
Lead and manage the contracting process for all product listing agreements.
In collaboration with the team, lead and support the development of best practices and optimization of contract management.
Lead the execution of all contract management throughout the contract lifecycle (i.e., Assess, define, and resolve contract development/documentation issues including contractual terms and conditions and escalations by internal and external.
Drive efficiencies and excellence through continuous improvements and streamlined contract provisions.
Ensure all related governance processes/policies are adhered to and completed prior to final approval to ensure the acquisition is done in the best interest of the company (legal, technical, financial).

Detailed understanding contract/documentation management, best practices and methodology.
Extensive technical knowledge of the drug pipeline, approval and HTA process in the pharmaceutical industry.
Strong client focus with experience in business-to-business negotiations, contract management and vendor relationship.
Proficient on a range of key healthcare issues, including ICER /QALY content.
University Degree - Bachelor of Business or Science Degree.
5+ years project management experience, 3+ years of relevant work experience, ideally in pharmaceutical benefits and product listing agreements.
As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide.
Assets:
Experience in reviewing and synthesizing budget impact assessments and ICERs in the private payer landscape
Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
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