Program Officer

CDA-AMC•Toronto, ON

12d•CA$80,390 - CA$98,250•Hybrid

About The Position

Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) is seeking a Program Officer to join their Pharmaceutical Policy and Post-Market Drug Evaluation team. This role is responsible for ensuring effective communication, collaboration, analysis, and coordination related to pharmaceutical advisory and expert committees. The Program Officer will facilitate communication for program development needs and respond to day-to-day operational issues. This position reports directly to the Manager, Program and Policy Development, and collaborates with program development officers, pharmaceutical review teams, and public drug plans. CDA-AMC is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by federal, provincial, and territorial governments, focused on driving better coordination and public value within Canada’s drug, health technology, and health systems landscape. They were recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s top employers for fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Completed a graduate degree in a health-related discipline (e.g., epidemiology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical policy), plus experience in health technology assessment methodology and application.
At least 4 years of experience in a similar program coordination role or research coordination role (additional related experience may serve as a suitable equivalent to postsecondary education).
Demonstrated experience with and understanding of leading working groups and developing relationships that support the strategic position of Canada’s Drug Agency programs and activities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
Analytical skills, systems and critical thinking abilities, and strategic insight.
A can-do attitude combined with anticipation of needs and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while ensuring plans are well executed and on time.
Strong working knowledge of current health care issues and medical terminology fluency.
Strong interpersonal skills and networking capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to take initiative.
A confident self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently, responsively, and under pressure, and to handle confidential matters with discretion.
Thorough understanding of office systems and operations.
Strong MS Office skills using Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in French.

Responsibilities

Support managers and the Director of the Pharmaceutical Policy and Post-Market Drug Evaluation team by ensuring day-to-day operations and needs are prioritized.
Maintain effective communication channels for information exchange and provide support to team members in developing project materials.
Be accountable for the successful execution of regular Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee and working group meetings.
Coordinate and manage the processes and activities of the Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee and working groups, including organizing meetings, overseeing project initiation and development teams, and supporting collaboration among members (e.g., FMEC, CDEC, pERC).
Maintain operative processes, provide strategic insight for planning, and offer working group oversight at various committee levels.
Establish and maintain effective partnerships with public drug plans through routine communications and facilitate coordination of responses to queries.
Act as a point of contact to communicate project status and deliverables to all participants.
Work with program development officers, the Pharmaceutical Policy and Post-Market Drug Evaluation team, and drug program advisors to identify issues and gaps, formalize procedures, develop approaches to manage issues, note key results, and identify opportunities to streamline program development operations.
Prioritize and plan for upcoming evidence and reimbursement reviews through the Formulary Management Expert Committee.
Facilitate and support multifaceted activities, including planning and coordinating advisory and expert committee meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects.
Facilitate the collection of committee or working group requirements and build consensus among members on the accomplishment of deliverables.
Contribute to pharmaceutical review reports and other product reports as required.

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 (health, dental, life, and travel insurance)
Spending accounts for health care and individual wellness needs
Employee assistance program
Generous paid time off (minimum of 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave and life leave, December holiday closure, birthday as a paid day off, and other leave options)
Flexible hours
Hybrid work model
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 with supported community engagement
Recognition of efforts and important milestones
Opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.