Professional Sales & Marketing Lead - Retail Pharmacy (12 month contract)

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Professional Sales & Marketing Lead - Retail Pharmacy (12 month contract)
What we do
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who We Are
Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.
Role reports to:
Head of HCP, Canada
Location:
North America, Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
The Professional Sales & Marketing Lead, Retail Pharmacy will lead the strategy and execution of integrated healthcare professional (HCP) engagement across retail pharmacy, for priority customer partners.
This role is accountable for strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding HCP influence and unlocking pharmacy-led growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. As pharmacists play an increasingly active role in patient care and decision-making, this position will be critical in shaping how Kenvue engages, educates, and partners across the ecosystem.
Working cross-functionally with HCP Leads, Sales, Marketing, Medical, and external stakeholders, the role will drive high-impact programs including pharmacy partnerships, pharmacist education, and pharmacy conference engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
HCP Retail Pharmacy Strategy
Define and lead HCP engagement strategy across retail pharmacy priority customers
Shape how Kenvue’s portfolio integrates into pharmacist-led care pathways, aligning to evolving scope of practice and patient needs
Identify opportunities to address both primary and complementary conditions across the patient journey, enabling cross-portfolio solutions through pharmacy engagement
Embed HCP Pharmacy strategy into annual joint business planning with priority customers, aligning with HCP engagement goals and brand priorities
Partner with Medical Affairs / Medical Education to translate clinical insights into practical, pharmacy-relevant recommendations
Shape holistic portfolio strategies that enable pharmacists to recommend Kenvue solutions across need states
Continuously assess emerging pharmacist roles (e.g., prescribing, expanding minor ailments) to evolve engagement strategies and ensure relevance in practice
Identify and advance opportunities, partnering with external pharmacy stakeholders and technology providers, to integrate Kenvue brands into pharmacy prescribing and decision-support systems
Retail Pharmacy Conferences & Events
Lead planning & activation of strategic retail pharmacy conferences and industry events across key retail banners in collaboration with Sales
Establish retail pharmacy conference and event KPIs & measure and optimize engagement impact, reach and ROI
HCP Retail Program Partnership & Activation
In collaboration with Sales, develop an annual calendar of HCP-facing pharmacy partnership programs across priority retailers and need states
Design and scale HCP activations that enhance pharmacist, patient support and brand advocacy to drive product purchase intent / conversion
Define upfront clear program KPIs and monitor program effectiveness, continuously improving based on insights and feedback
HCP Pharmacy Education Program Execution
Collaborate with healthcare professional leads to identify pharmacy educational gaps and deliver solutions that support improved patient care
Partner with Medical Education & Scientific Liason to deploy CME initiatives for pharmacists and pharmacy staff, ensuring compliant and impactful content
Assess program effectiveness through defined metrics
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field
A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare commercial roles
Demonstrated experience executing with HCP activation with retail / pharmacy
English/French bilingualism is required
Strong understanding of HCP marketing, pharmacy operations, and healthcare ecosystem
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives
Experience managing complex partnerships and vendor relationships
People leadership experience of at least 3 years
Strong analytical skills with experience in KPI development and performance tracking
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Key Competencies
Cross-functional leadership and collaboration
Strong business and financial acumen
HCP/pharmacy centric mindset
Data-driven decision making
Project management and operational rigor
Strategic thinking and execution excellence
What’s in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:$108,700.00 - $158,700.00
This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
Competitive Benefit Package*
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Kenvuer Impact Networks
This list could vary based on location/region
*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
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