Status: Full time, indefinite

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

Closing date: June 27, 2025

Salary range: $77,520 to $96,900 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. 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 2025 National Capital Region Top Employer. Canada's Drug Agency was named one of the National Capital Region's top employers for the second year in a row. 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.

Most of our 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. Added consideration is given to qualified candidates who live near our offices and can participate in a hybrid arrangement. Those applying must be located in Ontario, except in rare circumstances where the employment position is remote.

Primary Focus

The Pharmaceutical Research and Policy Analyst works within multidisciplinary research teams to prepare well-structured reports, policy briefs, and visual presentations tailored to diverse audiences that address specific research and/or policy questions and support organizational objectives regarding pharmaceutical products.

What do the daily responsibilities look like?

On any given day, the Pharmaceutical Research and Policy Analyst will:

• work within multidisciplinary reviews teams to prepare reports that address pharmaceutical-related research and/or policy questions regarding pharmaceutical products
• analyze and interpret pharmaceutical reviews and health technology assessment (HTA) reports to extract key findings and trends
• maintain accurate records of tracked topics and synthesized outputs
• conduct comprehensive literature reviews, critical appraisals, evidence syntheses, and other relevant research activities, including indirect comparisons, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews
• distill complex scientific information into concise, digestible formats tailored for diverse audiences, including PowerPoint presentations, briefing notes, and executive summaries
• support other reviewers in the production of reports or other products as required
• track, monitor, and report on high-interest or emerging topics in the pharmaceutical and HTA landscape, ensuring all relevant parties in the organization are kept informed of relevant developments
• prepare and deliver presentations to communicate insights and recommendations 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 Manager, Program and Policy Development, 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 enhance transparency and support evidence-based decision-making and continuous quality improvement.

Is this the right role for you?

The Pharmaceutical Research and Policy Analyst will likely have:

• 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 HTAs
• demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and experience in research methods, systematic reviews, and pharmaceutical appraisals as well as development and application of HTAs, evidence-based medicine, and study design
• an understanding of the health care system in Canada, relevant legislation and regulations, and decision-making processes as they relate to our reviews
• excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated strength in scientific or technical report writing as well as the ability to speak effectively before expert groups and diverse audiences
• experience 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.

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:

• a 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.

To apply for this position, visit the Careers section of our website. Your resumé 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. Please visit our website regularly for new opportunities.

At Canada’s Drug Agency, we actively celebrate, support, and flourish through our differences. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for building the future of health care. We demonstrate a commitment IDEA through continuous training, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing biases. We highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people of all places of origin and religions, people with disabilities, people who are neurodivergent, people who are Black or racialized, Indigenous people, women, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We also provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let the Talent Acquisition team know when they contact you. We will work with you to meet your needs.

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

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

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