About the role#
Specialty Health Network by Shoppers is seeking a Business Development Co-op Student for the Winter 2027 term. This role supports the creation of strategic healthcare partnerships between Shoppers Drug Mart and external organizations, primarily pharmaceutical manufacturers. You will work in a cross-functional environment, gaining exposure to business strategy, corporate planning, and commercial operations within the healthcare and retail pharmacy sectors.
What you'll do#
- Meet with internal teams and external pharmaceutical partners to understand business objectives and partnership needs.
- Maintain the customer database in Salesforce and update product pipeline trackers.
- Prepare Excel and PowerPoint documents to support partnership conversations.
- Analyze data to measure program success, interpret KPIs, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
- Provide weekly status updates to internal stakeholders.
- Draft professional communications and contribute to partnership meetings by presenting, taking notes, and tracking action items.
- Stay current on industry trends by reviewing relevant news.
- Support the alignment of stakeholders for upcoming programs and events, including educational conferences for pharmacists.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program, ideally in your 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate degree or a post-graduate diploma, in Business, Science, or a related field.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, including experience with xlookup, vlookup, sumifs, and countifs, and proficiency in PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and work with diverse personalities.
- A desire to pursue a career in business strategy with an interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.
- Openness to coaching, feedback, and professional growth.
- Event planning experience is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Term: January 6, 2027, to April 16, 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid, with 4 days per week in the office and up to 1 day per week remote.
- Locations: Primarily at 243 Consumers Road, Toronto, ON, with occasional work at 1685 Tech Avenue, Mississauga, ON.
- Compensation: The annual hiring range is $35,100 to $65,700, adjusted based on experience, academic level, and location.
About Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart operates as a retail pharmacy chain across Canada. Founded in Toronto, the company has expanded to include over 1,200 store locations. It maintains a workforce of more than 33,000 employees. The organization focuses on health care services and retail products.
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