Health Economist (two positions)

CDA-AMC • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$87,720 - CA$109,140 • Hybrid

About The Position

Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) is a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization with offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug, health technology, and health systems landscape. We provide health system leaders in Canada with independent evidence and advice, empowering them to make informed decisions about drugs, health technologies, and broader health system strategies and investments, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact. CDA-AMC was named 1 of the National Capital Region’s top employers for the third year in a row. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that nurtures growth and innovation. It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued. At CDA-AMC, 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. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days onsite, though this requirement may vary based on business and operational needs. We are seeking to fill two current openings on our Health Economics team. As a Health Economist, you will be responsible for assessing methods, data, results, and assumptions of economic evaluations; designing and conducting economic evaluations and budget impact analyses; and producing reports. You will participate in multidisciplinary research teams and lead the economic component of projects (e.g., development of an economic evaluation, or review of an existing economic analysis of a health technology such as a drug, health device, or health system).

Requirements

• A minimum of graduate degree in economics, mathematics, epidemiology, or public health, plus at least 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, specifically related to the development and/or critical assessment of economic evaluations and models
• A thorough understanding of health economic methods, with skill in computer-based decision analytics, simulation, and statistical modelling. Strong analytical abilities are critical
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and expert committees
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple projects to meet competing deadlines
• Willingness to undertake training in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or other training as required
• Commitment to high-quality work and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation) to be able to convey technical information succinctly to varied audiences
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Training in epidemiology and/or biostatistics
• Ability to critically appraise clinical trials, observational studies, and network meta-analyses
• Fluency in French.

Responsibilities

• Critically appraise economic evaluations (model structure, model inputs, and assumptions) submitted by manufacturers or in the public domain
• Design and undertake economic evaluations, budget impact analyses, and reviews of economic evidence of drugs and health technologies
• Develop computer-based economic models for performing economic evaluations and budget impact analysis, as required
• Lead and coordinate efforts of internal and external research team members to ensure project objectives are met
• Prepare reports for interested parties
• Participate in expert committee or advisory committee meetings to present and/or provide clarification of economic findings
• Work with the guidance of the manager, to pull together economic information for reconsiderations and requests for advice for drug reviews
• Provide input to, and review the reports of other researchers, including project team members
• Contribute to process documentation and the continuous improvement of research processes
• Represent the organization at conferences and other external meetings.

Benefits

• A team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• A competitive compensation package, including participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• A comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance; spending accounts to meet your health care and individual wellness needs; and an employee assistance program
• Generous paid time off (including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave and life leave, a December holiday closure, your birthday as a paid day off, and other leave options)
• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance
• 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 in which community engagement is supported and people’s efforts and important milestones are recognized
• The opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level