[Hiring] Government & Payer Relations Lead @BioScript Solutions

Role Description

The Government & Payer Relations Lead builds and leverages senior relationships across provincial and private payers, Indigenous health organizations, and key stakeholders to shape funding approaches, unlock partnership and contracting opportunities, and expand how services are supported within the healthcare system. Grounded in a strong understanding of policy, reimbursement, and payer dynamics, the role aligns external expectations with commercial priorities to drive new growth opportunities and strengthen the organization’s position within evolving funding models.

Your Mission:

• Identify and advance new revenue opportunities by evolving funding approaches, developing payer partnerships, and shaping innovative commercial models.
• Lead strategic discussions with payers and partners to define funding structures and coverage approaches that support sustainable growth.
• Leverage payer trends, reimbursement models, and market dynamics to inform business development priorities and long-term strategy.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with provincial and private payers, PPNs, Indigenous health organizations, and government stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in key discussions and industry forums to strengthen presence and influence funding and partnership opportunities.
• Act as a strategic partner to external stakeholders, aligning service offerings with evolving priorities and identifying mutually beneficial solutions.
• Maintain a forward-looking view of the policy and payer landscape, assess implications of changes, and translate insights into clear actions and recommendations.
• Partner across legal, finance, clinical, operations, and commercial teams to align payer strategy, address reimbursement challenges, and support execution.
• Provide concise, actionable updates to leadership on payer engagement, funding developments, and emerging risks or opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, business, public policy, or a related field; an advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MHA, MPH) is considered an asset.
• 5–10 years of experience in payer relations, government affairs, market access, or a related healthcare role.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with payers, healthcare organizations, or government stakeholders in Canada.
• Proven ability to support partnership development, funding discussions, or commercial initiatives within a complex healthcare environment.
• Established relationships across provincial and/or private payers, PPNs, and broader Canadian healthcare networks, with the ability to engage effectively at a senior level.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience shaping funding approaches and navigating complex payer environments.
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen, with the ability to connect policy, reimbursement, and market dynamics to commercial priorities.
• Confident communication skills, including the ability to translate complex external dynamics into clear, actionable insights.
• English proficiency is required to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Bilingualism (French and English) may be required depending on the specific role, location, and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Core Competencies: Critical Thinking, Bias for Action, Accountability, Courage, Resilient & Adaptable.

Benefits

• Epic Work-Life Balance: Flexible remote work options because we value your time and well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Committed to fostering a culture of growth, where every team member is encouraged to pursue new skills, expand their knowledge, and advance their careers.
• Vibrant Culture: Over 1,500 team members across Canada and year over year we manage to maintain an overall above industry engagement score by using a monthly pulse survey.
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary, incentive program, and comprehensive benefits package.