We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.
We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.
Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.
As a strategic and results-oriented growth leader, the Vice President, Growth – Business and Consumer Markets will drive LifeLabs’ expansion across both Consumer and B2B healthcare segments. This executive will lead Market Access, Marketing, and Sales functions for Core, Advanced Diagnostics and Specialty Healthcare—accelerating revenue growth, expanding government reimbursement pathways, and positioning LifeLabs as the trusted innovator in diagnostic health services.
Status: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Internal Application Deadline: 15 Aug 2025
LifeLabs operates under a Hybrid workforce model. Further details will be provided during the interview stage.
Key Responsibilities
Market Access & Commercial Strategy
- Design and operationalize a Market Access framework to accelerate the adoption of Advanced Diagnostics (ADx) from New Product Introduction (NPI) to full reimbursement.
- Lead strategies to secure funding inclusion within public healthcare programs across Canada.
- Navigate complex regulatory and procurement landscapes to unlock reimbursement pathways for innovative diagnostics.
- Working with the Director, Marketing to develop and execute an integrated, data-driven marketing and sales strategy for both Consumer and B2B healthcare audiences.
- Reinvigorate sales execution through sales automation, key account management, and segmentation-based go-to-market models.
- Identify and act on customer trends, market insights, and competitive intelligence to drive strategic advantage.
- Working with BCM leadership to establish and lead a Strategic Partnership Framework, targeting high-impact relationships across Pharmacy, Pharma, Insurance, Employer Health, and Digital Health sectors.
- Define partnership principles, governance structures, and performance measures to ensure alignment, compliance, and commercial impact.
- Working with Director marketing to lead the roadmap for Marketing Technology (MarTech), CRM, and automation platforms to enable personalized, compliant patient and provider engagement across the customer lifecycle.
- Ensure tight alignment with Digital and Data teams to optimize internal investments and partner integrations.
- Build trust and engagement through influencer strategies, educational content, and reputation marketing.
- Leverage Real World Evidence (RWE), KOLs, and internal experts to differentiate LifeLabs as a clinical and innovation leader.
- Build and scale a high-performing marketing and sales organization anchored in data, collaboration, and accountability.
- Foster a performance culture focused on outcomes, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
- Align functional objectives to broader business strategy and transformation goals.
- Proven track record in healthcare growth leadership, ideally within diagnostics, life sciences, or healthcare services.
- Deep experience in Canadian Market Access, funding pathways, and healthcare innovation adoption.
- Strong understanding of value-based care, procurement models, and healthcare regulation.
- Proficiency with Ai powered marketing, CRM, and data analytics platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
- Executive presence with strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
- Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Vacation and Wellness Days
- Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.
Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.
Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!
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