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Senior Program Manager (15-month Contract)

@ Shoppers Drug Mart

Mississauga, Ontario

Full-time5+ years experienceBilingual
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Overview

Shoppers Drug Mart is hiring a Senior Program Manager on a 15-month fixed-term contract, full time, at 1685 Tech Ave in Mississauga, Ontario. The role leads strategy, execution and ongoing management of specialty drug patient support programs, serving as primary client contact and owning program budgets and contractual commitments. The posting states a salary range of $120,000 to $154,000 per year and a benefits package.

Responsibilities:

  • Diriger la stratégie, l’exécution et la gestion des programmes spécialisés
  • Agir comme partenaire stratégique et principal contact des clients
  • Gérer les budgets, la performance et les engagements contractuels
  • Diriger les présentations clients et les revues d’affaires
  • Contribuer aux appels d’offres et aux renouvellements de contrats

Requirements summary:

  • 5 ans et plus d’expérience en gestion de comptes ou de programmes de soutien aux patients
  • Solide connaissance du système de santé canadien et des remboursements de médicaments
  • Expérience démontrée en gestion budgétaire et financière
  • Diplôme universitaire ou expérience industrielle équivalente
  • Bilinguisme et désignation professionnelle en affaires ou santé, atouts

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-23

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish, French
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Stock or equity, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training

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Full company description

Built on a foundation of professional expertise and personal service, Shoppers Drug Mart has been meeting Canadians'​ health care needs for 50 years. What was once a small pharmacy in Toronto has grown into an organization of over 1,200 stores from coast to coast, becoming an indelible part of the lives of Canadians, young and old. Yet despite our growth, we have never forgotten our origins. We have always remained true to our belief that the personal satisfaction of each and every customer is at the root of our success - and it can only be ensured by the commitment of people who realize that success is built one customer at a time.

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Reported office locations
  • Toronto, Ontario, CA
Business categories
  • Cannabis
  • E-Commerce
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Mobile Apps
  • Online Portals
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Telehealth
  • Drug & Health Stores
  • Retail and wholesale
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  • Shoppers Drug Mart
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Built on a foundation of professional expertise and personal service, Shoppers Drug Mart has been meeting Canadians'​ health care needs for 50 years. What was once a small pharmacy in Toronto has grown into an organization of over 1,200 stores from coast to coast, becoming an indelible part of the lives of Canadians, young and old. Yet despite our growth, we have never forgotten our origins. We have always remained…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
Open jobs on Jobsy3,437
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Job description

Lieu:

1685 Tech Ave, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0A7

Chez Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, nous innovons en matière de santé et de bien-être au Canada. Des ordonnances aux cliniques sans rendez-vous, en passant par un programme de fidélisation des plus appréciés, nous prenons soin de nos clients et les soutenons grâce à des nouvelles approches tous les jours.

Avec plus de 1 300 magasins détenus et exploités localement d’un océan à l’autre, le réseau de Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix est un milieu de travail et de magasinage formidable. Nous sommes déterminés à bâtir une équipe talentueuse prônant la collaboration, la générosité et l'inclusion. Joignez-vous à notre équipe et contribuez à créer un avenir sain pour votre carrière et pour tous les Canadiens.

Pourquoi ce role est-il important?

Why work at Specialty Health Network?

Specialty Health Network (or SHN, as we call ourselves) is a growing division of Shoppers Drug Mart. We pride ourselves in having an awesome work culture and fun environment! We offer competitive salaries, a great benefit package, Shoppers Drug Mart discount, Goodlife gym discount, RRSP/Pension plans, Employee share ownership plan, professional training, and development and many more perks!


Shoppers Drug Mart is part of Loblaw, the largest employer in Canada – making your career opportunities within our larger organization - endless!


Specialty Health Network by Shoppers supports our retail stores to provide the best patient care to patients who require specialty drugs. We provide patient support programs for specialty drug therapies, provide physicians with resources to manage their patients, facilitate reimbursement, and enhance patient compliance. We deliver superior customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and clients to improve healthcare outcomes for all stakeholders.


Senior Program Manager

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, execution, and ongoing management of specialty programs. As a key partner to clients, you provide strategic direction, influence key decisions, and translate business objectives into actionable plans that drive strong program and customer outcomes.


You will lead and be accountable for complex programs and initiatives from strategy through execution, collaborating with and leading cross-functional teams to ensure programs meet client, business, financial, performance, and regulatory objectives.


What you will do:

  • Lead and be accountable for the strategic direction, execution, and ongoing management of specialty programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational goals
  • Act as a key strategic partner and primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships, influencing program and business decisions, and identifying insights that support program and business growth
  • Develop, implement, and monitor strategies to drive program growth, sustainability, innovation, efficiencies, and continuous improvement
  • Lead cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment, accountability, and successful execution
  • Oversee and monitor program performance and contractual commitments, including deliverables, timelines, SLAs, KPIs, reporting, and financial requirements
  • Leverage program data and insights, in partnership with the Business Intelligence team, to identify opportunities, develop recommendations, and support client decision-making
  • Establish and deliver against business plans and financial targets, with accountability for program budgets, profitability, billing, market share performance, and overall business results
  • Lead client presentations, business reviews, and strategic discussions, translating complex information into clear recommendations and actions
  • Anticipate evolving client, market, and program needs and proactively identifying opportunities, risks, and mitigation strategies
  • Provide input and subject matter expertise during RFPs and lead or support the development and renewal of program contracts
  • Ensure a high standard of program and customer-service excellence and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, policies, standards, and contractual obligations

What you will need:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in account management, patient support program management, pharmaceutical brand management, specialty pharmaceuticals, or equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system; knowledge of provincial drug reimbursement programs and third-party drug coverage is an asset
  • Proven client relationship and account management skills, including direct interaction with clients and senior stakeholders
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership and ability to influence and drive results without direct authority
  • Strong business and financial acumen, including hands-on budget management and experience managing against financial and performance targets
  • Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex initiatives, competing priorities, risks, and dependencies
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate and influence across multiple levels of an organization
  • University degree or equivalent industry-related experience; a business or healthcare professional designation is an asset
  • Bilingualism is an asset

Pourquoi travailler chez Shoppers Drug Mart?

En agissant à titre de consultant qui soutient les clients internes et les pharmaciens-propriétaires affiliés, vous acquerrez une expérience unique au secteur du commerce du détail tout en travaillant pour une marque nationale primée. Vous bénéficierez du Programme d’achat des employés, d’une rémunération concurrentielle et de possibilités d’apprentissage en ligne par l’intermédiaire de Académie.

Prenez en main votre emploi et trouvez d’autres façons de vous soucier de votre travail, de vos collègues, des clients et des membres de la collectivité.

Comment Réussir:

Chez Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, nous recherchons toujours des personnes formidables pour continuellement renforcer notre culture. Nous croyons que les gens formidables façonnent nos valeurs, sont authentiques, bâtissent la confiance et créent des liens.

Si cela vous ressemble et que vous êtes ouvert d’esprit, que vous avez une bonne attitude face aux changements et que vous aimez les défis d’un environnement de travail aux détails dynamiques, postulez aujourd’hui.

Type d'emploi:

Temps plein

Type de Rôle:

Poste contractuel offrant des avantages sociaux (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix considère que la diversité culturelle du Canada est une source de fierté nationale et un symbole de force. Nous nous sommes donné comme priorité de refléter la diversité croissante du Canada dans les produits que nous vendons, les gens que nous embauchons et notre culture d’entreprise. Des accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les postulants et collègues atteints d’un handicap.

En outre, nous croyons que la conformité aux lois consiste à faire ce qu'il faut. Le respect de la loi fait partie de notre Code de conduite; il renforce ce que nos clients et nos parties prenantes attendent de nous.

Remarque : Si vous avez accès à Libre-service de l’employé (ESS) dans Workday, veuillez postuler à cet emploi en utilisant l’application Workday.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$120,000.00 - $154,000.00 / 120.000,00$ - 154.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s 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. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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