Pharmaceutical jobs in Canada

154 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 3Y9, Canada ● 865 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8, Canada Req #152

Monday, January 20, 2025

Status: Full time, 1 year, temporary

Closing date: February 3, 2025

Salary range: $67,000 to $84,000 per year

Canada’s Drug Agency is 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.

Primary Focus

The Pharmaceutical Review Officer works within multidisciplinary research teams to prepare (write) reports that address specific research and/or policy questions regarding pharmaceutical products. This role is responsible for creating 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?

• 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 matters related to the critical appraisal of clinical studies and authoring of scientific reports.
• Provide project status updates to the Senior Pharmaceutical Review Officer and/or Pharmaceutical Review Manager.
• Support current program priorities and initiatives aligned with corporate objectives to enhance transparency and support evidence-based decision-making.

Is this the right role for you?

The Pharmaceutical Review Officer will likely have:

• A graduate degree in a health-related discipline (biostatistics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health economics, medicine) plus research experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in research methods, systematic reviews, and pharmaceutical appraisals.
• An understanding of the health care system in Canada and relevant legislation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively and balance multiple competing tasks effectively.
• The ability to be respectful and team-oriented while building strong working relationships.

What will set you apart?

The following are considered asset qualifications:

• Fluency in French.

What’s in it for you?

• A team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• A competitive compensation package, including participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• A comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation leave.
• Opportunities to work with and learn from highly specialized professionals.
• Personal growth through professional development opportunities.

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.

At Canada’s Drug Agency, we actively celebrate, support, and flourish through our differences. We demonstrate a commitment to IDEA through continuous training and proactive management of biases. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from diverse backgrounds.

Please note that, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment background check.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.