Doug Mortensen
About Doug Mortensen
Doug Mortensen is an Account Executive in Business Development at PocketPills, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in business development, having held various roles in the field, and he focuses on enhancing service offerings through innovative pharmacy solutions.
Work at PocketPills
Doug Mortensen has been serving as an Account Executive in Business Development at PocketPills since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing service offerings for group benefits professionals through innovative pharmacy solutions. His contributions include providing online pharmacy solutions that assist clients in reducing extended health care drug costs. Doug's work aligns with PocketPills' mission to improve the health of Canadians by utilizing modern technology and personalized service.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before his current position at PocketPills, Doug Mortensen held the role of Business Development Manager at the same company from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked at GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions, where he served as Team Lead for New Business Development from 2019 to 2020 and as a New Business Development Specialist from 2018 to 2019. His experience in these roles has equipped him with skills in developing business strategies and enhancing client relationships.
Education and Expertise
Doug Mortensen studied at the UBC Sauder School of Business, where he completed a program in Leading High Performance Teams and achieved a focus on Sales & Business Development in 2019. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business practices and team leadership. He also holds a High School Diploma from Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary, which he obtained from 1997 to 2001.
Contributions to the Pharmacy Sector
In his professional capacity, Doug Mortensen actively partners with group benefits professionals to enhance their service offerings. He has been instrumental in providing online pharmacy solutions that help clients save on extended health care drug costs. His work contributes to improving the health of Canadians by leveraging modern technology and personalized service within the pharmacy sector.
Career Progression
Doug Mortensen's career began at Sidestep Coaching, where he worked in Sales & Business Development from 2017 to 2018. His progression through various roles in business development has allowed him to build a comprehensive understanding of the industry, leading to his current position at PocketPills. His experience spans multiple facets of business development and client engagement.