Posted 10 days ago
Business Development Specialist, Pharmacy
@ Sobeys
Overview
Sobeys is hiring a Business Development Specialist, Pharmacy to find and grow prescription volume, patient acquisition and partnerships with healthcare providers and long-term care organizations. The role is hybrid, requires 3 to 5 years of business development or sales experience, and includes clinic lease and facility support duties.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop pharmacy business opportunities and partnerships
- Build relationships with long-term care and healthcare stakeholders
- Prepare proposals, presentations and partnership agreements
- Track pipeline, referral trends and growth metrics
- Coordinate clinic lease and facility equipment issues
Requirements summary:
- University degree, preferably health sciences or business
- 3 to 5 years of business development or sales experience
- Pharmacy or healthcare sector experience preferred
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Knowledge of Canadian healthcare privacy and regulatory requirements
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Health Sciences, Business, Sales and Marketing |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Employee discount |
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Sobeys
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Full company description
Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are a family nurturing families – is our collective passion and mission to nurture the things that make life better, including great experiences, families, communities and the lives of our employees. More information on Sobeys Inc. can be found at www.corporate.sobeys.com. Sobeys inc. est une entreprise fièrement canadienne comptant plus de 115 ans d'expérience dans le commerce de détail alimentaire. Nous sommes l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, et répondons aux besoins en épicerie de notre clientèle par l'entremise de nos quelque 1 600 magasins répartis dans chacune des dix provinces et arborant l'une ou l'autre de nos diverses enseignes dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que de nos plus de 350 stations d'essence. Notre raison d'être - nous sommes une famille qui nourrit l'esprit de famille - s'incarne aussi dans notre passion et notre mission communes, soit cultiver ce qui rend la vie plus agréable : les expériences exceptionnelles, la famille, les collectivités et la vie de nos employés. Pour plus de renseignements sur Sobeys inc., veuillez consulter la page www.corporate.sobeys.com/fr.
- LinkedIn followers
- 165,456
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 17,862
- Reported office locations
- 115 King Street, Stellarton, Nova Scotia B0K 1S0, CA
- 17220 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K6, CA
- 4980 Tahoe Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0C7, CA
- 11281 Albert-Hudon Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H1G 3J5, CA
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Grocery
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Sobeys
- Specialties
- Grocery / Épicerie
- Retail / Commerce de détail
- Distribution / Distribution
- Corporate / Entreprise
- and Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 300,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Stellarton, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1907 |
| Specialties | Grocery / ÉpicerieRetail / Commerce de détailDistribution / DistributionCorporate / Entrepriseand Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 566 |
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Overview
We are looking for a Business Development Specialist, Pharmacy to identify, develop, and expand business opportunities that drive prescription growth, patient acquisition, strategic partnerships, and revenue generation across the pharmacy business.
In this role, you will act as a key liaison between the pharmacy, healthcare providers, long-term care organizations, medical clinics, and other stakeholders to promote pharmacy services, strengthen referral networks, and enhance patient access to care.
The Business Development Specialist will develop and execute growth strategies that align with organizational objectives while maintaining the highest standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and customer service.
What You’ll Be Focusing On
Business Development & Growth
• Identify new market opportunities, customer segments, and strategic partnerships.
• Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, and community outreach.
• Establish and maintain relationships with retirement residences, long-term care facilities, assisted living organizations, addiction treatment centers, group homes, and other facility types.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and referral sources.
• Maintain regular communication with existing partners to ensure satisfaction, retention, and growth.
• Promote pharmacy services, patient programs, and value-added offerings.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, regulatory changes, and emerging healthcare opportunities.
• Track pipeline activity, partnership performance, referral trends, and growth metrics.
• Contribute to organizational goals through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
• Assist in the development of proposals, presentations, contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Support onboarding and integration of new clients and partners.
• Represent the organization at trade shows and community functions.
• Coordinate educational presentations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate records of business development activities.
Medical Clinic & Facility Support
• Provide oversight and administration of medical clinic lease agreements.
• Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of clinic maintenance concerns by collaborating with internal departments and monitoring issues through to completion.
• Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of facility pharmacy-related equipment needs or concerns by collaborating with internal departments and monitoring issues through to completion.
What You Should Have
Education & Experience
• University degree, preferably in Health Sciences, Business, Sales and Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive business development, sales, account management, or partnership development experience.
• Experience within pharmacy, healthcare, long-term care, specialty pharmacy, pharmaceutical, medical services, or related healthcare sectors preferred.
• Demonstrated success achieving growth, revenue, customer acquisition, and relationship management objectives.
• Experience working with senior healthcare stakeholders and decision-makers.
Technical Skills
• Business development and sales management.
• Relationship building and stakeholder management.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Healthcare market and pharmacy industry knowledge.
• Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Data analysis, forecasting, and business reporting.
• Proposal and presentation development.
• Contract negotiation and account management.
• Understanding of pharmacy operations, reimbursement models, and healthcare systems.
• Project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements within Canadian healthcare environments.
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Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
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