Job Details

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. At McKesson Canada, we touch the lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000 products in 12 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions all over Canada. But we're so much more than a distribution company. We've automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses a year through our automation solutions. Manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients count on us for a full range of services that contribute to the quality and safety of care for us all.

At McKesson Canada, you’ll help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that’s vital to us all.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for building McKesson Specialty Pharmaceutical Services by sourcing and implementing market penetration activities, partnering with strategically aligned organizations, and servicing existing partnerships. In addition to building future partnerships, this role plays a key role in strengthening current partnerships and providing additional support through McKesson’s broader suite of services.

This role will thrive within the matrix of the organization and will rely heavily on the support of other key functions throughout the organization, e.g. Data and Analytics, Market Access, Provider Solutions. This role will also require the individual to build and leverage relationships internally within the organization and externally with other key stakeholders in order to be successful.

Section A - Specific Responsibilities

• Align with the strategic direction of the organization to support long-term goals, commercial business needs and overall department objectives; working with the Senior Director, tactically implement the short-, mid- and long-term strategic direction.

• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical environment in order to sustain and grow the current business partnerships by delivering customized solutions for each client.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the decision-makers within the client community.

• Formally meet with potential clients and deliver proposals and presentations in order to secure new opportunities and achieve established objectives.

• Develop strategic insights and actionable recommendations; Collaborate with cross-functional commercial colleagues, key stakeholders to proactively identify opportunities for enhanced performance both on a national and regional basis.

• Partner with key business functions to develop strategic performance metrics, dashboard and sales performance reports, and advanced analytics for assigned services.

• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on business rules each quarter to develop and execute the quarterly business reviews.

• Regularly report the on-going sales activity and operating results to senior management on a timely basis.

• Inform all other staff of current sales initiatives to ensure a good understanding of the customer’s needs and actively seek feedback from other staff to ensure that initiatives strategically fit within the business.

• Actively gather competitive intelligence within the business environment, including client groups, competitors within the industry and government departments.

Section B - General Responsibilities:

• Proactively provide solutions to partners in response to the changing landscape.

• Thorough understanding of the business process in order to recommend unique solutions to improve the physician and patient experience.

• Prepare internal/external presentations.

• Represent the company at industry events and shows in a professional and competent manner.

• Strong collaborator throughout the organization with the goal of improving the entire McKesson service offering.

• Strong adherence to McKesson’s corporate standards and policies, including ethical and health & safety policies.

• Follow company policies in submitting expenses.

Section C - Position Requirements:

• An excellent understanding of pharmaceutical industry.

• Seven (7) years’ experience in roles responsible for direct sales, marketing or patient support programs in a healthcare related company.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills.

• Strong financial and business acumen and the ability to create and defend a business case.

• Demonstrated experience working in a cross-functional, matrix organization.

• Demonstrated experience in developing strategic account strategies and tactics.

• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts.

• Experience in previous Business Development roles considered an asset.

#LI-AR2

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to supportphysical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.

The material contained herein is provided for informational purpose only. All open jobs offered by McKesson on this recruitment system are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a subsidiary, office or department within the company which is offering the position, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance.

The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the completeness of information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While McKesson attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting.

McKesson is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

The information on this site is for information purpose only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.

Current employees must apply through internal career site.

Join us at McKesson!