Student, Drug Reviews and Pharmaceutical Partnerships (Fall 2026)

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description:

The Drug Reviews and Pharmaceutical Partnerships team supports the Sun Life pharmaceutical benefits strategy and is responsible for supporting the internal drug review process that informs drug listing decisions for Sun Life benefit plans.

What will you do?

Working closely with the Senior Clinical Pharmacist and the Senior Health Economist, the Student will contribute to a range of activities based on background and expertise:

• Evaluate reimbursement submissions from pharmaceutical manufacturers,

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate the potential economic and strategic impact of drugs to Sun Life benefit plans,

• Support drug listing recommendations for Sun Life benefit plans,

• Contribute to assigned projects and strategic initiatives.

• Track A – Clinical Focus:

  • Lead clinical components of drug reviews

  • Review and critically appraise evidence supporting the therapeutic benefit of drugs,

  • Conduct landscape assessments of disease areas (comparators, pricing, guidelines, positioning)

  • Establish prior authorization criteria for high-impact drugs, where appropriate

• Track B – Economic, Strategic & Analytics Focus:

  • Support evaluation of economic models submitted by pharmaceutical manufacturers

  • Perform data mining and analysis of claims data to inform strategic positioning

  • Support managers in developing negotiation strategies and therapy positioning

  • Contribute to frameworks for epidemiological analyses and market access planning

What do you need to succeed?

• This opportunity is available to students with a graduation date of December 2026 or later

• Currently enrolled in either:

  • A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) program with at least one year of completed coursework, OR

  • A post-graduate program in Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization, or other similar program with relevant coursework.

• Strong clinical literature search, critical appraisal skills, and/or demonstrated coursework/experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Evidence-based medication therapy management and clinical trial evaluation

  • Health economics and health technology assessment

  • Data analysis and business intelligence

  • Market access strategy and negotiations

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation, and documentation skills; able to convey complex information clearly and succinctly to all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven planning and organizational skills.

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated and self-directed with demonstrated accountability and leadership; able to make effective decisions and recommendations leveraging the team expertise and/or independently.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.

What is in it for you?

• At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian’s achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

• As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals.

• As a Student with the Drug Reviews and Pharmaceutical Partnerships team, you'll have an opportunity to learn about drug funding methods in Canada, including public and private sources, and the role health care professionals play in drug coverage policies.

• You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role. We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities.

• We are honored to be recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.

• Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.

Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category:

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date:

14/05/2026