Healthcare Affairs Manager, BC/Manitoba

The Position

1. In cooperation with Patient Access, generate healthcare system improvement partnerships that can be used by Market Access to create advocacy and / or partnership opportunities with payers (including non brand specific initiatives).
2. In cooperation with Healthcare Affairs Solutions (HAS) and Regional Customer and Account Director (RCAD), develop healthcare system efficiency/ effectiveness improvement partnerships that are aligned to evidence based therapeutic guidelines.
3. Prepare the market for future Boehringer Ingelheim innovations by ensuring the healthcare system is able to of operationalize the innovation.
4. Facilitate introductions and engagement opportunities for other customer facing teams By co-developing healthcare system change solutions that are aligned to MoH objectives

Responsibilities

• For assigned accounts positions Boehringer Ingelheim Canada as a true Pharma partner by co-creating healthcare system solutions that improve patient outcomes and system efficiency as per customer requirements. Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the customer and the customers business model/ needs. Orchestrates customer centric engagements in collaboration with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders (physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other HCPs) in order to achieve customer objectives. System change initiatives are to be aligned to Ministry of Health priorities and support the Integrated Brand Strategy as required (advocacy generation, system efficiency/ effectiveness, etc.)
• Accountable for the implementation of appropriate customer journeys, programs and actions guided by brand CSFs, customer needs & insights. Manages all customer/ stakeholder/account interactions (face to face, digital, OLA, CME, etc) for assigned accounts. Support customer facing team with introductions and engagement opportunities where appropriate.
• In collaboration with Patient Access/ Medical and RCAD identify and execute healthcare system delivery enhancement projects that can be used to generate advocacy with political stakeholders.
• Prospect new high potential accounts/ stakeholders that can provide opportunities for scalable healthcare system improvement initiatives. In cooperation with Healthcare Affairs Solutions and Establish partnerships that can be leveraged or scaled to facilitate achievement of both MoH and Boehringer Ingelheim objectives.
• Achieve and maintain product listings within assigned Regional Health Authority (RHA) customers.

Requirements

• University degree (Health Sciences or Business preferred)
• Oncology experience is an asset
• Specialized knowledge of the inter-relationships between the pharmaceutical industry and above mentioned healthcare stakeholders (e.g. regional health authorities, healthcare institutions, disease management groups, buying groups, pharmacies, wholesalers, primary care health teams, home care organizations, professional organizations, etc.), gained through:
  • previous key account management positions in the healthcare industry (3 to 5 years) or
  • pharmaceutical marketing/sales experience in both primary and specialty care and with experience in developing and implementing innovative customer partnerships (3 to 5 years).
• Superior communication, public relations skills and strong business acumen.
• Superior diplomatic, networking, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingualism required (in Quebec only)

This position is field-based. 

Field-based roles require employees to be located in the area/region where their role is based to be close to our customers. 

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary, generous amount of paid time off (vacation, personal days, contingency paid time off days for Long Term Contract Employees), comprehensive and flexible benefits plan, Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching of RRSPs, Employee and Family Assistance Plan, employee and leadership development programs, and programs to support overall health and wellness for employees.  

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Our total rewards program reflects and recognizes employee contributions to the company.  The salary range for this position is from $134,000 to $177,000.  Performance, relevant experience and competency in the role is a key factor in driving compensation decisions.  

READY TO APPLY?

Click the "Apply Now" button below to submit your application. We thank all applicants for their interest in our company.  Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Boehringer Ingelheim Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 13, 2025. 

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