Senior Specialist, Pharmacy Pricing

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 132 - 132

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

243 Consumers Road Toronto Ontario M2J 4W8

At Shoppers Drug Mart were innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics and a beloved loyalty program were caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop its a great place to work. Were 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 to the Senior Manager Pharmacy Pricing and Analytics you will analyze and develop prescription pricing strategies and tactics by province and/or customer group to maximize gross margin dollars while supporting the strategic legislative and contractual requirements of the company. You will identify margin opportunities and conduct impact analysis to provide supporting documentation and individualized location/customer impact reports. Pricing recommendations are developed and implemented with the guidance and support of the Operations and other pharmacy teams.

This role is hybrid and requires 4 days in the office at 243 Consumers Road Toronto ON.

What Youll Do:

Identify strategic gross margin initiatives by province and payor and conduct detailed analysis to support initiatives including the analysis of pricing and the identification of potential regulatory or policy risk
Manage retrieval of data and generates and creates reports for business users and senior management to detail potential and actual financial impact of pricing initiatives
Liaise with and coordinate central support and pharmacy level resources to develop and implement action plans to support new initiatives
Execute and implement pricing strategies including the creation of documentation
Establish pricing for new business acquisitions and new pharmacy openings
Liaise with the SDM Professional Affairs team to review and interpret government and third party contracts and reimbursement structures for potential changes to pricing and provide recommendations during negotiations
Work directly with stores to support them with pricing and reimbursement issues

What Youll Need:

Bachelors Degree in Commerce/Business/ Finance/Math/Statistics or a related field
Provide solutions by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
Utilize decision making skills to determine the best use of resources and operational processes
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
Solid interpersonal skills and a collaborative style; comfortable dealing with all levels of management
Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
Advanced knowledge in performing data analysis using SQL Excel Access or related tools
Proficient skills in producing effective reports spreadsheets documents and presentations using MS Office Suite (testing involved in recruitment process)
Computer literacy desirable quick familiarization with specialized software basic understanding of application database structures basic knowledge of enterprise networking solutions etc.
Knowledge of pharmacy industry prescription pricing principles or general insurance claim submission and reimbursement process looked upon favorably
3-5 years of experience in the healthcare sector or pharmaceutical industry is preferred

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 Youll 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:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canadas diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nations 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.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday apply to this job via the Workday application.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à lembauche :

$100000.00 - $132000.00 / 100.00000$ - 132.00000$ (per year / par an)

A candidates experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / Lexpérience et les connaissances dun candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération quun candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre demploi concerne un poste vacant existant. Lentreprise utilise lintelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer dévaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Location: 243 Consumers Road Toronto Ontario M2J 4W8At Shoppers Drug Mart were innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics and a beloved loyalty program were caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.With more than 1300 locally owned and operated s...