AstraZeneca

Pharmacy Relations Manager, Oncology

AstraZeneca • $115K — $151K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Life Sciences, Nursing or related healthcare disciplines preferred
  • 3-5 years working in the healthcare system, hospitals, or pharmaceutical industry in oncology
  • Comprehensive understanding of the Canadian oncology healthcare environment, especially in Ontario and Quebec
  • Proven track record in managing complex cross-functional initiatives
  • Superior interpersonal and motivational skills with strong entrepreneurial mindset
  • Fully bilingual in French and English is required

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute pharmacy strategies in line with national marketing strategies
  • Cultivate long-term partnerships with hospital pharmacy leadership and key pharmacists
  • Identify and address oncology pharmacy trends, operational challenges, and policy changes
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to create innovative solutions for infusion capacity and patient pathways
  • Gather insights on pharmacy operations and competitive dynamics to inform business planning
  • Work cross-functionally to drive measurable outcomes for healthcare centers and patients
  • Serve as a pharmacy expert for internal teams and initiatives

Benefits

  • Competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program
  • 4 weeks of paid vacation
  • Annual Personal Days
  • Eligibility for Variable Pay Bonus and long-term incentive programs
  • Contract Benefits Program for fixed-term roles
Full Job Description
*The incumbent can be based out of Quebec or Ontario *Job description in French to follow Introduction to role: Are you ready to shape how hospital pharmacies deliver oncology treatments and unlock capacity where it matters most? In this role, you will work across multiple tumour sites, connecting strategy with execution across Ontario and Quebec, building the partnerships and operational solutions that help care teams treat patients effectively and efficiently. You will be the bridge between pharmacy leaders and our cross-functional teams across Lung, GI and Gyn/GU cancers, turning insights into action. Your work will help to optimize infusion capacity, improve chemo suite efficiency, and streamline pharmacy workflows, directly contributing to better patient experiences and outcomes. How will you harness your expertise and relationships to remove bottlenecks in cancer medication delivery? Accountabilities:
  • Strategic Pharmacy Engagement:
    • Develop and execute provincial hospital pharmacy strategies aligned to national Marketing strategy
    • Build trusted, long-term relationships with hospital and provincial pharmacy leadership and with pharmacists at the centre level
    • Identify emerging oncology pharmacy trends, operational challenges, and policy changes impacting our business
    • Partner with external and internal stakeholders toco-create innovative solutions that improve infusion capacity, patient pathways, chemo suite efficiency, and pharmacy workflows.
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  • Stakeholder Management:
    • Collaborate with provincial/national pharmacy bodies and associations, cancer agencies, and healthcare organizations on initiatives that improve system sustainability
    • Partner with colleagues from Sales, Medical, Access, Diagnostics and Health Systems to ensure a streamlined, customer-centric account management approach and unified strategy
    • Maximize customer value while avoiding duplication of efforts
    • Serve as a pharmacy subject matter expert to our internal cross-functional teams
  • Insight Generation and Business Planning:
    • Gather insights on pharmacy priorities, operational barriers, treatment landscape, competitive dynamics, and pricing constraints
    • Deliver the Pharmacy Strategic and Tactical Plan
    • Ensure plans are integrated into Brand Strategies and access planning cycles
  • Cross-functional Delivery
    • Work across teams to deliver on shared objectives
    • Provide execution guidance and ensure alignment to drive measurable outcomes for centers and patients.
Essential Skills/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in pharmacy (preferred), Life Sciences, Nursing or related healthcare disciplines
  • Strong understanding of the Canadian oncology healthcare environment with deep knowledge of ON and QC
  • 3-5 years of experience in the Healthcare system, Hospitals and/or pharmaceutical industry, in oncology
  • Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives
  • Must be a self-starter and team player with superior people and motivational skills.
  • Must have an entrepreneurial mind-set.
  • Ability to think strategically.
  • Demonstrated business acumen.
  • Strong decision-making, problem solving, and judgment skills.
  • A valid Driver's license is required. (The successful candidate must be able to provide a valid driver abstract)
  • Fully bilingual mandatory (French/English)
Desirable Skills/Experience:
  • 2-3 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Sales in Oncology and/or deep expertise in an Oncology Treatment Center, working closely with the Pharmacy team and decision makers
  • Experience in training, marketing and/or external affairs management
Annual base salary for this position ranges from 115,084.00 to 151,047.75. AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances. In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks' paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program. We are using AI as part of the recruitment process. This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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