Director, Strategic Partnerships

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?
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President, Healthcare Partnership Development and Growth, the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Growth will be responsible for supporting the strategy and roadmap development for partnership growth with pharma and payor clients. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong strategic thinking, have a solid understanding of value drivers in the payor and pharma landscape, and bring a highly collaborative mindset combined with a strong sense of ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and refinement of partnership growth strategies specifically tailored for the pharmaceutical and payor ecosystems.
• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of the competitive landscape and market trends to continuously refresh insights and inform the overarching growth strategy.
• Define, establish, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across various components of the strategic roadmap, utilizing these metrics to track progress and inform the achievement of multi-year strategic objectives.
• Employ a data-informed approach to prioritize partnership opportunities based on mutual synergies and potential Enterprise value.
• Develop and deliver compelling executive-level presentations for both internal leadership and external stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional colleagues across the organization to ensure strategic alignment and foster shared understanding.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Management, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in strategy or business development within the healthcare, insurance, or pharma sectors.
• Strong understanding of the value drivers in private payor and pharma landscape.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?
Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through
Academy
.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You'll Succeed:
At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

*Employment Type:*
Full time

*Type of Role:*
Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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