Pharmaceutical Pricing and Value Manager

• Provides pharmaceutical expertise to support program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to the pharmacy team through effective supervision, guidance and coaching.
• Applies clinical knowledge to advise on strategic priorities, policy changes, and drug coverage under provincial programs.
• Collaborates with internal branches, prescribers, pharmacists, health professionals, and external stakeholders to advance initiatives.
• Works with national organizations (e.g. Canada's Drug Agency (CDA) and the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) and other drug plans to improve drug accessibility, affordability, and appropriateness.
• Leads or supports negotiations for high-value contracts and implement product listing agreements, including risk-sharing and outcomes-based models.
• Analyzes cost-benefit, utilization, and population data to assess financial impacts of funding decisions.
• Represents the branch and Ministry in consultations, stakeholder meetings, and committees at provincial and pan-Canadian levels.
• Communicates complex analyses and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders to build understanding and consensus.
• Develops, monitors, evaluates, and update Ministry policies and programs.
• Identifies emerging issues, assess implications, and recommend changes to legislation, regulations, or standards.
• Negotiates and oversees service provider agreements, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Builds and manages strategic relationships with regulatory bodies, health authorities, professional organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Collects and interprets data to respond to inquiries and support decision-making across a range of programming issues.

Job Capabilities:

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience negotiating pCPA brand drug files
• Knowledge of applying the pCPA tiered pricing framework for generic drug files
• Experience negotiating with pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Experience creating and maintaining product list agreements
• Knowledge of CGI and Formulary listings
• Knowledge of invoicing for pharmaceuticals
• Experience representing Saskatchewan at provincial federal tables

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
• Managing Organization Resources (Level B)
• Managing Talent (Level B)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan's Capability and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, earned days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.