You'll work with dynamic colleagues
- experts in their fields
- who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President, Pharmaceutical Benefits & Innovation, the Director, PLA Program & Manufacturer Partnerships leads Sun Life’s Product Listing Agreement (PLA) program and strategic relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Working with their team, this leader develops and executes pharmaceutical partnership and negotiation strategies that strengthen the competitiveness and long-term sustainability of Group Benefits drug plans. Develop, lead and execute drug plan management strategies and plan sustainability initiatives across key product areas and disease states. Oversee the development, implementation, ongoing management, and performance of Sun Life’s product listing agreements. Ensure product listing agreements remain relevant and competitive in response to market dynamics and comply with applicable regulatory requirements. Lead relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, including strategic partnership discussions, negotiations, agreement implementation, and ongoing relationship management. Proactively monitor and synthesize market research, industry trends, public policy developments, and competitive activity affecting pharmaceutical reimbursement, and translate these insights into strategic recommendations. Represent Sun Life and the Pharmaceutical Perks team at client presentations, industry committees, and conferences, as required. Expert-level knowledge of pharmaceutical market access, value proposition development, public and private drug reimbursement processes, and relevant public policy. Proficiency in reviewing binding legal agreements and assessing their business implications. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to develop and deliver clear, professional, and impactful presentations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.



In-depth business knowledge, including product development and project management. Demonstrated agility and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities effectively. Innovative and creative problem solver who is a proven collaborator with experience facilitating group discussions Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree 7+ years experience in the pharmaceutical market access or insurance industry As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide. Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family. We’re also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams. Join one of our many Inclusion Networks. These voluntary, employee-led groups are dedicated to creating connection, fostering inclusivity, and building community. Charitable giving through our You Give, We Give program lets you give back to your community – and in many cases, we’ll match your contributions. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.
We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling. Posting End Date

📌 Head of Programme Management (Toronto)
🏢 SunLife
📍 Toronto