Jason Kennedy , R Ph
About Jason Kennedy , R Ph
Jason Kennedy, R Ph, is the General Manager of TELUS Health Virtual Pharmacy, with extensive experience in pharmacy management and health business consulting.
Current Role at TELUS Health Virtual Pharmacy
Jason Kennedy, R Ph, is currently the General Manager at TELUS Health Virtual Pharmacy. His role involves leading and overseeing the operations of the virtual pharmacy, ensuring seamless pharmacy services across various markets. Among his significant contributions is the implementation of an omni-channel go-to-market strategy for the virtual pharmacy's launch. Additionally, he manages the regulatory complexities and nuances of operating a national pharmacy across multiple jurisdictions.
Leadership Positions at TELUS Health
Prior to his current role, Jason Kennedy held several leadership roles within TELUS Health. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Director of Health Business Consulting. Before this, he served as Director of Operations from 2014 to 2019, based in Mississauga. His leadership journey at TELUS Health began as an Account Director from 2009 to 2013, where he played a crucial role in developing client relationships and ensuring the delivery of pharmacy services.
Previous Experience in Pharmacy Management
Before his extensive tenure at TELUS Health, Jason Kennedy gathered valuable experience in pharmacy management. In 2009, he worked as a Program Manager at the Ontario Pharmacists' Association for five months. Prior to this, he managed pharmacy operations at Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd. from 2008 to 2009. His roots in pharmacy management trace back to Health Select Pharmacy in Calgary, where he was the Pharmacy Manager from 2005 to 2008.
Educational Background in Pharmacy and Biochemistry
Jason Kennedy's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Pharmacy from the University of Alberta, completed between 2000 and 2004. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biochemistry from McMaster University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His dual degrees in pharmacy and biochemistry provided a strong foundation for his career in the health and pharmacy sector.