Location: 243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8
Why this role is important? Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Enterprise Pharmacy Operations and Clinical Excellence, you will lead strategic projects that will help shape the future of pharmacy practice at Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaw, and Pharmaprix pharmacies.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and implement the vision to enhance the patient and colleague experience in our retail pharmacy locations
Lead the development of initiatives that improve efficiencies and experience in our retail pharmacies (e.g., Rx Delivery, Pharmacy Experience Program and others)
Work with internal and external stakeholders to provide thought‑leadership on the future of Pharmacy practice and ensure scope of projects are aligned to address this
Work with cross-functional teams to get stakeholder alignment on strategic projects
Work with key business stakeholders to bring the omni‑channel Pharmacy journey to light in current retail network of stores
Work closely with Enterprise Operations Development & Systems, Pharmacy Services, Health & Wellness, Merchandising, National Operations, Professional Affairs, Loblaw Digital, Loblaw Technology, and Marketing, and other teams as necessary to realize our vision
Develop reports, presentations and content for key meetings, ensuring content and messaging are appropriate for different stakeholder groups
Manage projects: lead planning; monitor and report on progress; execute appropriate risk management, stakeholder management and change management activities; collaborate with various teams to ensure appropriate resourcing; lead design and implementation of new processes and required training; ensure proper handover at project conclusion
Travel to stores as needed to check on project progress and ensure project has traction
Provide regular project communication and status reporting
Work with appropriate parties to plan project resource requirements
Lead strategic project planning, milestone tracking, risk management, stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, design and implementation of new processes and project training, change management and hand over activities
What You’ll Need: This position requires a superior level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload, and projects. Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in everyday working relationships.
Degree in Pharmacy is an asset (B.Sc. Pharmacy, M.Pharm, Pharm.D., etc)
Exceptional project and change management skills
Comfortable moving from ‘Big Picture’ strategic thinking to detailed execution seamlessly
Understanding of Design Thinking principles and when to apply them.
Extensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to integrate them effectively, and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groups.
Able to organizea diverse function of integrated units by developing plans and setting directions.
Adaptable to set and prioritize work with multiple expectations. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
Able to communicate verballywith clarity in various settings (e.g., on the phone; in one‑on‑one and group settings, etc.).
Able to communicatewell in writing by composing clear documents; facility with editing and/or proof‑reading is required.
Computer skills to create and interpret reports, documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Strong business acumen with superior knowledge of retail pharmacy operations
Experience greater than five years in pharmaceutical/retail operations, business
Experience with HealthWATCH considered an asset
Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart? Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate‑Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award‑winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.
Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co‑workers, customers and community.
How You’ll Succeed: At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.
Employment Type: Full time
Type of Role: Regular
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.
In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.
Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$128,000.00 - $176,000.00 / 128.000,00$ - 176.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.
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Director, Pharmacy Experience and Transformation in Toronto employer: Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.
At Shoppers Drug Mart, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of collaboration, kindness, and inclusivity. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, our team enjoys competitive pay, a purchase discount program, and extensive online learning opportunities through Academy, all while contributing to the health and wellness of Canadians. Join us to take ownership of your career and make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth.
