Pharmaceutical Review Officer - Ottawa, Canada - CDA-AMC

CDA-AMC

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Ottawa, Canada

6 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Status:
Full time, indefinite and full time, 1 year temporary

Location:
Ottawa, Ontario or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)

Closing date:
Open until filled

Salary range:
$67,000 to $84,000 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.

Primary Focus

The Pharmaceutical Review Officer (PRO) works within multidisciplinary CADTH research teams to prepare (write) reports that address specific research and/or policy questions regarding pharmaceutical products.

The PRO is responsible for creating high-quality products that meet the needs of CADTH customers to facilitate decisions regarding policies related to pharmaceutical products.

What do the daily responsibilities look like?

On any given day, the Pharmaceutical Review Officer will:

work within multidisciplinary review teams to prepare reports that address pharmaceutical-related research and/or policy questions regarding pharmaceutical products

- conduct comprehensive literature reviews, critical appraisals, evidence syntheses, and other relevant research activities, including indirect comparisons, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews
- support other reviewers in the production of reports or other products as required
- act as an expert resource to others in all matters related to the critical appraisal of clinical studies, authoring of scientific reports, and relevant related topics or particular areas of expertise
- provide project status updates as required to the Senior PRO and/or Pharmaceutical Review Manager to ensure appropriate conduct of projects, achievement of work priorities, job expectations, and compliance with systems, policies, and procedures
- support current program priorities and initiatives aligned with corporate objectives of CADTH to enhance transparency and support evidence-based decision-making and continuous quality improvement.

Is this the right role for you?

The Pharmaceutical Review Officer will likely have:

graduate degree in a health-related discipline (biostatistics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health economics, medicine) plus 2 years of research experience and the ability to conduct critical appraisals, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and/or health technology assessments

- an understanding of the Canadian health care system, relevant legislation and regulations and decision-making processes as they relate to CADTH reviews
- excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated strength in scientific or technical report writing, including the ability to speak effectively before expert groups and/or diverse audiences
- experience working collaboratively as well as 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:

fluency in French.

What's in it for you?

At Canada's Drug Agency, you will find:

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.

At Canada's Drug Agency, we act