Join Our Pharmacy Consulting Team - Pharma Engagement Lead Position at TELUS

Are you ready to lead and make a significant impact? We are expanding our Payor & Provider Solutions team, and we're looking for a dynamic Pharma Engagement Lead to spearhead our Price List agreement program and Pharmaceutical engagement strategy.

About Us

At TELUS, we pride ourselves on innovation and teamwork. As a key member of our Pharmacy Consulting team, you will play a pivotal role in executing our Product Listing Agreements (PLA) strategy, managing projects, and improving processes.

Role & Responsibilities

The Pharma Engagement Lead will be instrumental in driving growth and collaboration with our clients, internal teams, and stakeholders. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing project plans to foster pharmaceutical partnerships and achieve program targets.
• Negotiating and finalizing product list agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Navigating complex negotiations to add value for private payor clients while understanding the market and the Pharmacy benefit management ecosystem.
• Identifying and prospecting potential pharmaceutical manufacturers for partnership opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders within pharmaceutical companies.
• Collaborating with internal teams to create compelling value propositions and customized solutions for pharmaceutical partners.
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify target areas for negotiations, market trends, competitor activities, and growth opportunities.
• Staying updated on industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging pharmaceutical products.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, legal, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of partnership agreements.
• Providing regular reports and updates on program activities, pipeline, and revenue forecasts to management.
• Working with the Sales team to present and support private payor clients.
• Producing high-quality deliverables with direction from senior leaders.

Are You Our Missing Piece?

We’re looking for someone who:

• Enjoys meeting new people and making connections.
• Is a recognized influencer with strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Can link and drive from strategic to tactical execution, including risk management.
• Is adaptable, resilient, and comfortable with ambiguity and last-minute changes.
• Has strong time-management and organizational skills to work independently.
• Is highly motivated, creative, and self-sufficient.
• Has a solid understanding of pharmacy benefits and pharmaceutical landscapes.
• Possesses the ability to troubleshoot effectively and apply appropriate solutions.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a healthcare-related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy benefit management, or insurer role.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape and experience with product list agreements and industry regulations.
• Experience with project management and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivation and a results-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

By applying to this role, you consent to your information being shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or relevant leaders involved in the selection process.

Company Name: TELUS

Job Title: Pharma Engagement Lead - TELUS Health