Location
243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in recent ways every day.With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a excellent place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re 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?
The Senior Manager, Trade relations, Generics Portfolio Strategy reports directly to the Director, Trade relations, Generics in a role designed to help drive and execute the enterprise financial plan by delivering strategies that optimize the generic portfolio performance from an in-stock and value perspective. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering the financial plan through navigating market dynamics and building supplier partnerships that drive stability and growth. The four key aspects of the role include: Financial planning and delivery, vendor portfolio relationship development, contract management as well as working with the broader pharmacy team to deliver programs that achieve financial growth targets.What You'll Do
Support negotiations with Generic Pharma partners, ensure performance and alignment through regular business reviewsIdentify and drive business development opportunities supporting product and partner selection strategyTrack market, policy shifts, and industry trends to inform commercial strategy and decision-making.Working closely with the generic vendors to ensure programs are properly running and meets all competitive and regulatory standardsSupport enterprise revenue verticals through collaboration with greater Pharmacy team.Closely manage each generic vendor’s portfolio to ensure the company is on track to deliver the planWork with internal legal and regulatory Directors to ensure programs respect legal and regulatory requirementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams (e.G., sales, supply chain, finance) to ensure pharmaceutical forecasts reflect market dynamics, product lifecycle stages, and commercial strategiesProvide strategic support for specialty products approaching loss of exclusivitySUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP
This position has no direct reportsEDUCATION
University degree in business, science or related fieldWhat You'll Need
Advanced analytical abilities with a sound knowledge of quantitative decision modelsPrevious experience or proven skills leading and working within a teamProven relationship management (both internal and external) skillsKnowledge or previous experience in the Canadian Pharmaceutical industry (Generic pharma experience preferred)Ability to manage multiple high priority initiatives with a great sense of urgencyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDetail oriented, diplomatic team player with a proactive results orientationDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and actions at all levels of the organizationSelf starter: demonstrated initiative and ability to prioritizeStrong professional presence, planning and organizational skillsDelivers results in a high-pressure environment;
able to set priorities and meet challenging deadlinesIs able to work in an almost hybrid fashion, have the required analytical skills but the capacity to move away from the numbers to communicate rationale for directives in front facing situations to all levels of management/peers and externally when requiredProficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and Access)Able to travel approximately 5-10% of the timeWhy 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 You’ll 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.Employment Type
Full timeType Of Role
RegularShoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s 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.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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