Product Strategy Senior Advisor – 12 months Contract Express Scripts Canada
Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
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Job Summary
Job Title: Product Strategy Senior Advisor
Location: Mississauga ON
Employment Type: 12 Months Maternity Contract
Reason for Vacancy: Replacement
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Department Name: Product Strategy and Data Insights
Pay Type: Hourly
Pay Range: $68.00 to $75.00 per hour.
Please note that this is a general posting range and offer range will be varied based on relevant experience qualifications skills required and location for this role.
About Us:
Express Scripts Canada (ESC) is a leading health benefits management company. Serving over 12 million members we help insurance carriers third party administrators and the public sector optimize the value of health benefits by linking the talent and professional expertise of our people with leading edge information management systems and technology. ESC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Express Scripts Inc. one of the largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies in North America part of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) a global health company. Together we deliver innovative cost-effective solutions that improve access affordability and health outcomes for Canadians.
Job Summary:
The Product Strategy Senior Advisor leads complex product strategy initiatives that advance Express Scripts Canadas strategic priorities and strengthen the value of its product portfolio.
The role translates market client and business insights into clear product strategies roadmaps value propositions and recommendations for leadership. A key function is partnering with Product and Brand and Communications to develop accurate compelling marketing collateral that communicates the value of ESC solutions to clients and stakeholders. Operating cross-functionally the Senior Advisor influences without formal authority drives alignment and supports initiatives from opportunity identification through strategy activation and outcome measurement.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy and Portfolio Planning
- Develop define and continuously refine product strategies and portfolio roadmaps integrating enterprise priorities market trends client needs and operational considerations.
- Translate strategic priorities into clear objectives value propositions business requirements milestones and measures of success.
- Assess product opportunities and recommend where ESC should invest enhance partner commercialize or retire solutions.
- Prepare strategic recommendations and decision materials for senior leadership.
Market Client and Competitive Insights
- Lead market scans competitive analyses and client insight reviews to identify unmet needs emerging trends risks and opportunities.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into actionable insights that inform product decisions and portfolio priorities.
- Partner with Data and Analytics Finance Account Management and other teams to support evidence-based product investment decisions.
Product Marketing Collateral and Value Communication
- Partner with Product and Brand and Communications to develop and maintain marketing collateral including sales sheets presentations product overviews value propositions client-facing narratives and launch materials.
- Translate complex product capabilities into clear accurate and compelling messaging for client prospect and internal audiences.
- Ensure collateral reflects approved product strategy current capabilities target customer needs and ESC brand standards.
- Coordinate subject-matter review and approval of product content and maintain consistency across product materials and channels.
- Equip Account Management and business development teams with product positioning key messages and supporting content.
Strategic Initiative Leadership
- Lead complex cross-functional product initiatives from opportunity definition and business case development through roadmap establishment stakeholder alignment and outcome realization.
- Coordinate internal subject-matter experts and external partners to assess solution options dependencies risks and implementation considerations.
- Support vendor evaluation and selection in partnership with Procurement Legal Privacy Technology and other stakeholders as required.
Stakeholder Engagement and Governance
- Build alignment across Product Operations Clinical Technology Finance Compliance Legal Privacy Account Management and Brand and Communications.
- Facilitate structured decision-making and drive consensus among stakeholders with competing priorities or requirements.
- Provide clear updates on strategy decisions risks dependencies and progress to leadership and delivery teams.
- Mentor Product Strategy Advisors and contribute to consistent product strategy practices tools and communication standards.
What Were Looking For:
- Bachelors degree in business health sciences marketing or a related field; MBA considered a strong asset.
- 7 years of progressive experience in product management product strategy strategy consulting or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience developing product strategies roadmaps business cases value propositions and executive recommendations.
- Experience developing product marketing collateral and translating complex solutions into clear client-facing messaging.
- Strong market research analytical problem-solving and strategic communication skills.
- Ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without formal authority.
- Excellent written presentation and facilitation skills with strong attention to accuracy and brand consistency.
- Knowledge of pharmacy benefits group health insurance healthcare technology or adjudication systems is considered a strong asset.
- Product management certification and/or relevant training is considered a strong asset.
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation benefits and pension plan
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- A culture that celebrates innovation and collaboration
- Flexible work options and wellness programs
Pre-Employment Requirements:
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and background verification in accordance with company policy. Within ESC for certain positions obtaining and maintaining a federal government security clearance is a condition of employment. Candidates applying for such roles must meet all eligibility criteria for the applicable clearance level and consent to the security screening process as mandated by federal regulations. Failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance will result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
Our hiring process includes AI-powered tools to conduct video interviews take notes and score candidates; however all scores will be reviewed by hiring managers and our Talent team before making a decision.
NOTE: Internal candidates should apply before October 9 2026.
Express Scripts Canada is a Cigna company
Express Scripts Canada is a subsidiary of Express Scripts a Cigna company. Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health wellbeing and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna offers an integrated suite of health services through Cigna Express Scripts and our affiliates including medical dental behavioural health pharmacy vision supplemental benefits and other related products.
About Express Scripts Canada
Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits manager and has been recognized as one of the most innovative. Our clients include Canadas leading insurers third party administrators and governments. We work with these clients to develop industry-leading solutions to deliver superior healthcare in a cost-controlled environment. We provide Active Pharmacy services to more than 7 million Canadian patients and adjudicate more than 100 million pharmacy dental and extended health claims annually. Through our proprietary consumer intelligence clinical expertise and patients-first approach we promote better health decisions for plan members while managing and reducing drug benefit costs for plan sponsors.
It will be a condition of employment that the successful candidate obtains an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government. The candidate will be required to provide supporting documentation to receive clearance if required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values integrity mutual respect collaboration passion service and alignment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be.
We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.
If you require accommodation in completing the online application process please email: Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Cigna Healthcare offers health insurance plans such as medical and dental to individuals and employers, international health insurance, and Medicare coverage.
