Status: Full time, 1 year, temporary
Location: Ottawa, Ontario or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)
Closing date: January 20, 2025
Salary range: $86,000 to $107,000 per year
CADTH is now Canada’s Drug Agency — a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Ottawa, with a satellite office in Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug and health technology landscape. We provide Canada’s health system leaders with independent evidence and advice so they can make informed drug, health technology, and health system decisions, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.
We are proud to be a 2024 National Capital Region Top Employer. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a work environment that nurtures growth; innovation; and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued.
Most of our employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement that allows for flexibility and enhanced work-life balance. We believe in the positive impact of in-person collaboration and the importance of team building. Added consideration is given to qualified candidates who live near our offices and can participate in a hybrid arrangement. Those applying must be located in Ontario, except in rare circumstances where the employment position is remote.
Primary Focus
This position is specifically being filled to enable Canada’s Drug Agency to respond to emerging opportunities in health and health policy, including federal priorities such as the National Framework for Drugs for Rare Diseases.
The Senior Pharmaceutical Review Officer (PRO) leads multidisciplinary research teams to prepare (write) reports that address specific research and policy questions regarding pharmaceutical products. The Senior PRO is responsible for leading teams to produce high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers to facilitate decisions regarding policies related to pharmaceutical products.
What do the daily responsibilities look like?
On any given day, the Senior Pharmaceutical Review Officer will:
- conduct comprehensive literature reviews, critical appraisals, evidence syntheses, and other relevant research activities, including indirect comparisons, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews
- lead multidisciplinary review teams to prepare reports that address pharmaceutical-related research and policy questions regarding pharmaceutical products, including leading team meetings
- ensure the successful completion of projects, including authoring clinical review reports and recommendations, for approval by the Pharmaceutical Review Manager (PRM)
- attend committee and other meetings as needed to present and discuss projects with customers, colleagues, expert committees, and jurisdictional advisory committees
- provide project status updates as required and work with PRMs to ensure appropriate conduct of projects; achievement of work priorities and job expectations; and compliance with systems, policies, and procedures
- mentor and provide guidance to PROs, Pharmaceutical Review Assistants, and external reviewers to ensure the quality of reports meets corporate standards
- act as an expert resource to others in all matters related to the critical appraisal of clinical studies, the authoring of scientific reports, and relevant related topics or particular areas of expertise
- propose process improvements by identifying areas for efficiencies, improved collaboration, or submission guideline clarity
- support current program priorities and initiatives aligned with corporate objectives to enhance transparency and support evidence-based decision-making and continuous quality improvement.
Is this the right role for you?
The Senior Pharmaceutical Review Officer will likely have:
- a graduate degree in a health-related discipline (biostatistics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health economics, medicine) plus 3 years of experience conducting critical appraisals, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or health technology assessments
- demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and experience in research methods, systematic reviews, pharmaceutical appraisals, development and application of health technology assessments, evidence-based medicine, and study design
- an understanding of the health care system in Canada, relevant legislation and regulations, and decision-making processes as they relate to Canada’s Drug Agency reviews
- excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated strength in scientific or technical report writing
- experience in leading meetings and presenting effectively before expert groups and/or diverse audiences
- experience working collaboratively, prioritizing, and balancing multiple competing tasks effectively
- ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
What will set you apart?
The following are considered asset qualifications:
- experience with rare diseases
- fluency in French.
What’s in it for you?
At Canada’s Drug Agency, you will find:
- a team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment
- a competitive compensation package, including participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) — 1 of Canada’s largest and most successful defined benefit pension plans
- a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance; a health spending account; and an employee assistance program
- paid time off (including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation leave as well as sick leave and life leave, a December holiday closure, and other leave options)
- opportunities to work with and learn from highly specialized professionals
- personal growth through professional development opportunities, corporate training, and support for continuing education
- a friendly culture that supports community engagement
- the opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.
To apply for this position, visit the Careers section of our website. Your résumé must clearly identify how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role. Applications for this opportunity may be used for future staffing vacancies. We thank you for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website regularly for new opportunities.
At Canada’s Drug Agency, we actively celebrate, support, and flourish through our differences. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for building the future of health care. We demonstrate a commitment to IDEA through continuous training, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing biases. We highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people of all places of origin and religions, people with disabilities, people who are neurodivergent, people who are Black or racialized, Indigenous people, women, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We also provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let the Talent Acquisition team know when they contact you. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note that, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment background check, including criminal, employment, and educational verifications.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
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