Pharmaceutical Reviews Officer (temporary, 12 months)

CDA-AMC•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$70,890 - CA$86,650•Hybrid

About The Position

Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) is seeking a Pharmaceutical Reviews Officer to join their Pharmaceutical Reviews team. This temporary, 12-month full-time position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, or Toronto, Ontario, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role involves working within multidisciplinary research teams to prepare high-quality reports that address specific research and/or policy questions regarding pharmaceutical products. These reports are crucial for informing decisions related to pharmaceutical policies and supporting the organization's objectives of enhancing transparency, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

A graduate degree in a health-related discipline (biostatistics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health economics, medicine) plus research experience and the ability to conduct critical appraisals, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and/or health technology assessments (HTA).
Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and experience in research methods, systematic reviews, pharmaceutical appraisals, development and application of HTAs, evidence-based medicine, and study design.
An understanding of the health care system in Canada, relevant legislation, regulation, and decision-making processes as it relates to reviews.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated strength in scientific or technical report writing.
The ability to speak effectively before expert groups and/or diverse audiences.
Experience in working collaboratively, prioritizing, and balancing multiple competing tasks effectively.
The ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
The ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in French.

Responsibilities

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 Pharmaceutical Review Officer 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 to the organization to enhance transparency, support evidence-based decision-making, and continuous quality improvement.

Benefits

Team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment
Competitive compensation package
Participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance
Spending accounts to meet health care and individual wellness needs
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
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
Friendly culture in which community engagement is supported and people’s efforts and important milestones are recognized
Opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.