Job Title: Product Strategy Senior Advisor
Location: Mississauga, ON
Employment Type: 12 Months Maternity Contract
Reason for Vacancy: Replacement
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Department Name: Product Strategy and Data Insights
Pay Type: Hourly
Pay Range: $68.00 to $75.00 per hour.
Please note that this is a general posting range and offer range will be varied based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills required and location for this role.
About Us:
Express Scripts Canada (ESC) is a leading health benefits management company. Serving over 12 million members, we help insurance carriers, third party administrators, and the public sector optimize the value of health benefits by linking the talent and professional expertise of our people with leading edge information management systems and technology. ESC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Express Scripts Inc., one of the largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies in North America, part of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), a global health company. Together, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that improve access, affordability, and health outcomes for Canadians.
Job Summary:
The Product Strategy Senior Advisor leads complex product strategy initiatives that advance Express Scripts Canada’s strategic priorities and strengthen the value of its product portfolio.
The role translates market, client and business insights into clear product strategies, roadmaps, value propositions and recommendations for leadership. A key function is partnering with Product and Brand and Communications to develop accurate, compelling marketing collateral that communicates the value of ESC solutions to clients and stakeholders. Operating cross-functionally, the Senior Advisor influences without formal authority, drives alignment and supports initiatives from opportunity identification through strategy activation and outcome measurement.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy and Portfolio Planning
- Develop, define and continuously refine product strategies and portfolio roadmaps, integrating enterprise priorities, market trends, client needs and operational considerations.
- Translate strategic priorities into clear objectives, value propositions, business requirements, milestones and measures of success.
- Assess product opportunities and recommend where ESC should invest, enhance, partner, commercialize or retire solutions.
- Prepare strategic recommendations and decision materials for senior leadership.
Market, Client and Competitive Insights
- Lead market scans, competitive analyses and client insight reviews to identify unmet needs, emerging trends, risks and opportunities.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into actionable insights that inform product decisions and portfolio priorities.
- Partner with Data and Analytics, Finance, Account Management and other teams to support evidence-based product investment decisions.
Product Marketing Collateral and Value Communication
- Partner with Product and Brand and Communications to develop and maintain marketing collateral, including sales sheets, presentations, product overviews, value propositions, client-facing narratives and launch materials.
- Translate complex product capabilities into clear, accurate and compelling messaging for client, prospect and internal audiences.
- Ensure collateral reflects approved product strategy, current capabilities, target customer needs and ESC brand standards.
- Coordinate subject-matter review and approval of product content, and maintain consistency across product materials and channels.
- Equip Account Management and business development teams with product positioning, key messages and supporting content.
Strategic Initiative Leadership
- Lead complex, cross-functional product initiatives from opportunity definition and business case development through roadmap establishment, stakeholder alignment and outcome realization.
- Coordinate internal subject-matter experts and external partners to assess solution options, dependencies, risks and implementation considerations.
- Support vendor evaluation and selection in partnership with Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Technology and other stakeholders, as required.
Stakeholder Engagement and Governance
- Build alignment across Product, Operations, Clinical, Technology, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Account Management and Brand and Communications.
- Facilitate structured decision-making and drive consensus among stakeholders with competing priorities or requirements.
- Provide clear updates on strategy, decisions, risks, dependencies and progress to leadership and delivery teams.
- Mentor Product Strategy Advisors and contribute to consistent product strategy practices, tools and communication standards.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, health sciences, marketing or a related field; MBA considered a strong asset.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in product management, product strategy, strategy consulting or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience developing product strategies, roadmaps, business cases, value propositions and executive recommendations.
- Experience developing product marketing collateral and translating complex solutions into clear client-facing messaging.
- Strong market research, analytical, problem-solving and strategic communication skills.
- Ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without formal authority.
- Excellent written, presentation and facilitation skills, with strong attention to accuracy and brand consistency.
- Knowledge of pharmacy benefits, group health insurance, healthcare technology or adjudication systems is considered a strong asset.
- Product management certification and/or relevant training is considered a strong asset.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation, benefits and pension plan
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- A culture that celebrates innovation and collaboration
- Flexible work options and wellness programs
Pre-Employment Requirements:
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and background verification in accordance with company policy. Within ESC, for certain positions, obtaining and maintaining a federal government security clearance is a condition of employment. Candidates applying for such roles must meet all eligibility criteria for the applicable clearance level and consent to the security screening process as mandated by federal regulations. Failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance will result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
Our hiring process includes AI-powered tools to conduct video interviews, take notes and score candidates; however, all scores will be reviewed by hiring managers and our Talent team before making a decision.
NOTE: Internal candidates should apply before October 9, 2026.
Express Scripts Canada is a Cigna company
Express Scripts Canada is a subsidiary of Express Scripts, a Cigna company. Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna offers an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioural health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products.
About Express Scripts Canada
Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits manager and has been recognized as one of the most innovative. Our clients include Canada's leading insurers, third party administrators and governments. We work with these clients to develop industry-leading solutions to deliver superior healthcare in a cost-controlled environment. We provide Active Pharmacy™ services to more than 7 million Canadian patients and adjudicate more than 100 million pharmacy, dental, and extended health claims annually. Through our proprietary consumer intelligence, clinical expertise, and patients-first approach, we promote better health decisions for plan members, while managing and reducing drug benefit costs for plan sponsors.
It will be a condition of employment that the successful candidate obtains an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government. The candidate will be required to provide supporting documentation to receive clearance if required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values, integrity, mutual respect, collaboration, passion, service and alignment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be.
We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.
If you require accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, health sciences, marketing, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive experience in product management, product strategy, strategy consulting, or a related discipline
- Experience developing product strategies, roadmaps, business cases, value propositions, and executive recommendations
- Experience developing product marketing collateral and translating complex solutions into clear client-facing messaging
- Strong market research, analytical, problem-solving, and strategic communication skills
- Ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without formal authority
- Excellent written, presentation, and facilitation skills with strong attention to accuracy and brand consistency
- Knowledge of pharmacy benefits, group health insurance, healthcare technology, or adjudication systems
- Product management certification and/or relevant training
- Successful completion of reference checks and background verification
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government
Cigna Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cigna and has not been reviewed or approved by Cigna.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Strong bonus outcomes are frequently highlighted, with annual bonuses described as really good alongside above-average salary levels. Stock or long-term incentive elements are also noted as part of the overall package in some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are portrayed as a meaningful part of total rewards, including generous PTO and flexibility that can enhance the perceived value of compensation. Flexible work-from-home arrangements are repeatedly linked with satisfaction about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad in design, with preventive care often covered at no charge in-network and options like virtual care and wellness incentives. A large provider network and strong digital tools are positioned as practical advantages when using benefits.
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