Job Description

The Pharma Relations Advisor is responsible for the daily oversight of ESC\xe2\x80\x99s PLA agreements. The position is responsible for implementing PLAs for our carrier partners as well as on-going management of the terms of the agreement for our carriers. This requires that the candidate liaise with various internal stakeholders including Clinical, Finance and IT. The candidate will also be the required to produce necessary reports/insights to advise on negotiation strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze and interpret PLA opportunities for carrier partners \xe2\x80\x93 Responsible for putting together savings analysis for carriers upon introduction of a new PLA.

Interface with Clinical, IT, Customer Service and Finance \xe2\x80\x93 Responsible for implementation of PLAs for carriers and resolution of contract interpretation questions related to rebate agreement, including providing assistance on audit and invoicing questions.

Interface with Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. Represent Rebate Contracting in meetings with Pharma when contract matters are on the agenda.

Work closely with Product Owners to review and manage PLA related enhancements to ensure that they are prioritized appropriately.

Active role in preparing PLA revenue forecasts for month end, annual plan and 3-year plan.

Qualifications:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

Familiarity/understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotech market, manufacturers, and payers.

Familiarity with legal contracts

Ability to understand and interpret clinical review / recommendations of drugs.

Advanced MS Office skills

Solid analytical skills with a keen eye for details

Working knowledge with data analytics querying tools such as SQL and asset

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong presentation skills.

Experience in preparing and presenting concepts to all levels of audience.

Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve complex issues with innovative solutions.

Flexibility to accept diverse responsibilities.

NOTE: Internal candidates should apply before April 20, 2023.

Express Scripts Canada is a Cigna company

Express Scripts Canada is a subsidiary of Express Scripts, a Cigna company. Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna offers an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioural health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products.

About Express Scripts Canada

Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits manager and has been recognized as one of the most innovative. Our clients include Canada\'s leading insurers, third party administrators and governments. We work with these clients to develop industry-leading solutions to deliver superior healthcare in a cost-controlled environment. We provide Active Pharmacy\xe2\x84\xa2 services to more than 7 million Canadian patients and adjudicate more than 100 million pharmacy, dental, and extended health claims annually. Through our proprietary consumer intelligence, clinical expertise, and patients-first approach, we promote better health decisions for plan members, while managing and reducing drug benefit costs for plan sponsors.

It will be a condition of employment that the successful candidate obtains an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government. The candidate will be required to provide supporting documentation to receive clearance if required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values, integrity, mutual respect, collaboration, passion, service and alignment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be.

We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.

If you require accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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