Pharmacy Consultant

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Winnipeg, MB

4d • CA$90,400 - CA$140,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Canada Life currently has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Consultant. The successful candidate must be a licensed pharmacist and legally eligible to work in Canada. This is a hybrid role requiring 1 or more days per week in the Winnipeg, MB office. Prescription drug benefits are a critical component of employee benefit programs. The Pharmacy Consultant will provide specialized expertise to assess drug coverage requests, applying evidence-based criteria to support consistent and timely reviews. By applying rigorous clinical oversight, it will allow Canada Life to continue to offer industry leading products and support to our plan members and customers. Under the guidance of the Manager, Pharmacy Support Services, the successful candidate will join a team dedicated to prescription drug management, disability claim optimization and client support.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and licensed to practice in a province of Canada
• Minimum 2 years directly related experience
• Demonstrated clinical judgment
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective decision-making and documentation skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a variety of roles to build collaborative partnerships across function and the business
• Effective planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change and perform effectively under pressure
• Creative problem-solving skills and strong customer orientation
• Drives results and contributes to change processes that improve organizational performance and creates a culture of accountability
• Ability to travel
• Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism in French and English is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, assist in balancing the health needs of plan members with the cost management needs of plan sponsors, while contributing to the long-term sustainability of drug plans
• Conduct timely and comprehensive clinical assessments of complex prior authorization requests
• Provide consultative support for management of drug claims
• Develop and maintain Prior Authorization criteria and protocols in collaboration with the Drug Strategy and Drug Claims Management teams
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and medical consultants to provide clinical opinions
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as Policy and Operations, Product Development and Pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Assist in the development and maintenance of reference material related to drug policy
• Maintain professional competence and expertise in the pharmacy profession through the on-going review of current pharmacy and medical literature, professional continuing education as well as through contact with professional peers

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level