Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Specialty Pharmacy

Job summary

Drive growth and operational excellence for the specialty pharmacy business by building strategic brand partnerships and optimizing the procurement of high-cost medications. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance patient access, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve financial performance across Canada.

Job details

POSITION SUMMARY The Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Specialty Pharmacy is responsible for driving growth, access, and operational excellence within the specialty pharmacy business. This role focuses on expanding Neighbourly Pharmacy’s specialty footprint nationally by building strategic brand partnerships, optimizing procurement and distribution of high-cost medications, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements. The position collaborates cross-functionally to enhance patient access, improve financial performance, and support innovative program development. The Manager leads complex initiatives through influence, strong relationships, and clear ways of working, while operating with a high degree of accountability and comfort in ambiguity. Compensation listed is a starting point only and will be determined based on candidate experience. ACCOUNTABILITIES Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Identify and establish strategic partnerships to support the dispensing and distribution of high-cost and specialty medications, with a focus on national expansion and Drive initiatives to grow Neighbourly Pharmacy’s specialty pharmacy presence across Canada Collaborate with pharmaceutical manufacturers to uncover niche opportunities and design innovative pharmacy programs, including infusion services fees Lead negotiations and provide guidance on Patient Support Programs (PSPs) to enhance patient access and adherence Liaise with pharmacy payors and stakeholder to secure reimbursement coverage for specialty and rare disease therapies Procurement & Financial Optimization Develop and execute procurement strategies for high-cost drugs to support EBITDA and overall business performance Support pharmacies in sourcing and procuring specialty medications efficiently, consistently, and cost-effectively Identify and evaluate partnership opportunities related to pharmacy consumables procurement Assess and optimize warehouse space and inventory management practices to improve procurement efficiency, redyce risk, and support national scale Ensure warehouse operations comply with manufacturer standards and established guardrails Operations & Cross-Functional Collaboration Establish and imbed clear ways of working across internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives Support pharmacies in meeting regulatory and manufacturer requirements, including adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting and compliance guidelines Partner with internal teams (e.g., operations, finance, clinical, logistics) to deliver integrated end‑to‑end specialty pharmacy solutions and improve service delivery Program Development & Funding Identify and secure funding opportunities to support the development and sustainable growth of specialty pharmacy programs Contribute to the design and implementation of innovative patient-centric pharmacy programs that improve access, experience and outcomes Use analytical and artificial intelligence tools to assess opportunities, forecast impact, and support evidence‑based decision making QUALIFICATIONS Post Secondary education in Business, Pharmacy, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree is an asset) 5+ years of experience in specialty pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, or healthcare strategy Strong understanding of high-cost drug distribution, reimbursement, and patient support programs Experience with procurement strategy, vendor negotiations, and financial performance optimization Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including ADR reporting and compliance standards Proven ability to lead through influence, build trusted partnerships, and navigate complex, cross‑functional environments Demonstrated ability to lead change, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in ambiguity Experience using data, analytics, and artificial intelligence tools to improve efficiency and decision making This job description represents the general responsibilities and duties of the position but should not be construed as an all-inclusive detailed job description.

What you’ll do

Drive growth and operational excellence for the specialty pharmacy business by building strategic brand partnerships and optimizing the procurement of high-cost medications. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance patient access, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve financial performance across Canada.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree in Business, Pharmacy, or Healthcare Administration, with an MBA or advanced degree preferred. Candidates need 5+ years of experience in specialty pharmacy or healthcare strategy, with proven skills in procurement and vendor negotiations.

Listed skills

• Analytical · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Warehouse · Preferred
• efficiency · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Strategic Partnerships
• Specialty Pharmacy
• Procurement Strategy
• Vendor Negotiations
• Financial Performance Optimization
• Regulatory Compliance
• Patient Support Programs
• Business Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Inventory Management
• Data Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence Tools
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Healthcare Strategy
• Reimbursement Coverage
• Program Development

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Logistics
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting

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