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Job Description

The AVP, Healthcare Strategy & Corporate Development is responsible for driving, leading and evolving the digital and healthcare transformation strategy for the Manulife Group Benefits business in Canada. In this capacity you will assess market opportunities, develop short-, medium- and long-term strategies, engage with internal and external partners and act as a leading expert on the global healthcare landscape. Partnering with internal corporate development teams and external advisors, you will also act as the business lead for M&A, venture investments and other corporate development engagements that further Manulife’s healthcare strategy and ambitions. In this capacity you will lead collaborations and build analytical models to assess opportunities and determine the impact of growth initiatives and corporate development activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the assessment of healthcare market opportunities and industry players as part of driving the Company’s digital transformation and healthcare growth vision and ambition
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development, presentation and evolution of related strategies, business cases and roadmaps
• Develop and lead detailed execution and implementation plans across a cross-enterprise, cross-functional team both centrally and with key partners
• Accountable for developing and leading business cases and the strategic rationale for corporate development activities and venture investments
• Partner with internal corporate development teams to prepare strategic and financial analysis of potential transaction opportunities, providing business input into valuation analysis including financial modeling and estimation of synergies
• Lead cross-functional business teams in evaluating, negotiating and completing merger, acquisition or divestiture opportunities that are aligned with the Company’s strategy
• Act as the business lead in due diligence processes
• Lead the development and presentation of business cases and strategic materials to senior management
• Maintain an up-to-date view and pulse on the healthcare M&A and venture investment landscape in Canada
• Lead a team of skilled strategy and corporate development professionals, championing a high-performance and inclusive team environment.
• Provide thought leadership on the healthcare market landscape, key players and growth opportunities

Job Requirement:

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including healthcare strategy, healthcare delivery, management consulting, investment banking, venture investments and / or corporate development
• University degree. MBA or other business-oriented education would be an asset
• Experience with building transactional valuation models and executing corporate development activities
• Confidence, maturity and credibility to deliver and present to Senior Executive leadership and business unit leadership teams
• Strong communication skills, including ability to translate complex technical issues into fundamental concepts
• Strong relationship-building skills to build effective working relationships with Segment and business unit leaders
• Highly developed financial acumen and business orientation
• Ability to influence across all lines of business and at all levels within the Company.
• Adaptability to respond to changing priorities.
• Flexibility to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Work well under pressure.
• High level of self-motivation and keen sense of 'owning' and delivering on project deliverables.
• Willingness to travel as required.

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About John Hancock and Manulife

John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com .

One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance , annuities , investments , 401(k) plans , and education savings plans . Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife /John Hancock , we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour , ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process . All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies . To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com .

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.