Regional Lead, Healthcare Access & Stakeholder Relations

Job summary

Develop and execute regional access and stakeholder strategies to ensure timely patient access to medicines across Western Canada. Build strategic partnerships with public and private payers, policymakers, and healthcare leaders to overcome access barriers.

Job details

Regional Lead, Healthcare Access & Stakeholder Relations Western Canada *Need to reside in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, or Winnipeg* Are you a strategic relationship-builder passionate about improving patient access to innovative medicines? We're looking for a dynamic market access professional to serve as our client's primary regional representative across Western Canada. Someone who thrives at the intersection of healthcare policy, payer relations, and stakeholder engagement, and who's ready to make a real difference in the lives of patients. JOB SUMMARY As Regional Lead, Healthcare Access & Stakeholder Relations, you'll develop and execute integrated regional access and stakeholder strategies that drive timely, sustainable patient access to medicines. Partnering closely with public and private payers, health system leaders, patient organizations, policymakers, and clinicians, you'll identify opportunities to overcome access barriers, shape healthcare policy, and position our organization as a trusted partner in the healthcare ecosystem. This role calls for sharp strategic thinking, deep knowledge of the Canadian reimbursement landscape, and a natural ability to build collaborative, value-creating partnerships. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and lead regional reimbursement and stakeholder engagement strategies aligned with national access goals Act as the primary regional market access lead for assigned products and therapeutic areas Build and nurture strategic relationships with public and private payers to support reimbursement and access objectives Collaborate with national market access teams on HTA, payer engagement, pCPA, and provincial reimbursement initiatives Monitor emerging reimbursement opportunities, risks, and policy shifts that could impact patient access or business outcomes Cultivate relationships with key external stakeholders (provincial payers, government decision-makers, health networks, hospital and cancer agency leadership, patient advocacy groups, and professional associations) Identify and drive collaborative initiatives that close patient journey gaps and address system inefficiencies Represent the organization in regional forums, advisory groups, and stakeholder engagements Deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to internal leadership on policy trends and risks Support regional public affairs and policy initiatives that expand access to innovative therapies Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve reimbursement objectives and value demonstration efforts REQUIREMENTS 8-10+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical market access, government affairs, health policy, reimbursement, or related healthcare leadership roles Bachelor's degree (sciences, economics, political science, business, or public administration preferred); a post-graduate credential (MBA, MSc, PharmD, PhD) is an asset Comprehensive knowledge of the Canadian reimbursement environment and healthcare ecosystem Proven success in external, stakeholder-facing roles bridging health system engagement, public policy, and biopharmaceuticals Strong strategic and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences A collaborative, entrepreneurial self-starter with a growth mindset and a talent for building trust across boundaries If you meet the requirements and are energized by the challenge of connecting patients, payers, and policymakers to drive meaningful healthcare outcomes, we encourage you to apply! Apply in confidence today using the “Apply” button for immediate consideration. Thank you in advance for your interest. Only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Lock Search Group is a National Recruitment firm with offices coast-to-coast, a staff of more than 25 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in four core practice areas. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on client needs and candidate goals. Follow us on LinkedIn!

What you’ll do

Develop and execute regional access and stakeholder strategies to ensure timely patient access to medicines across Western Canada. Build strategic partnerships with public and private payers, policymakers, and healthcare leaders to overcome access barriers.

Requirements

Requires 8-10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical market access, government affairs, or health policy. A bachelor's degree is required, with a postgraduate degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD, PhD) considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Market Access
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Healthcare Policy
• Payer Relations
• Reimbursement Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Public Affairs
• Health Technology Assessment
• Relationship Management
• Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Science & Research