Job Description

McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. At McKesson Canada, we touch the lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000 products in 12 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions all over Canada. But we\'re so much more than a distribution company. We\'ve automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses a year through our automation solutions. Manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients count on us for a full range of services that contribute to the quality and safety of care for us all.

At McKesson Canada, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that\xe2\x80\x99s vital to us all.

Operating as a division of McKesson Canada, PDCI Market Access (PDCI) is among Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading pricing and reimbursement consultancies. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, comprehensive, innovative, and reliable pricing and market access advice and services for our clients with the goal of ensuring timely and optimal access to important medications. Together with McKesson, PDCI strives to be the most trusted and valued end-to-end strategic partner.

As a member of the PDCI team, you will help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that is vital to us all.

PDCI is seeking a Health Economist and HTA Associate to support the development and execution of Canadian reimbursement submissions.

Ideal candidates will reside within the Ottawa - ON, GTA - ON, Montreal - QC or Vancouver - BC regions.

Primary Role:

1. The Health Economist and HTA Associate supports the development of strategic, evidence-based economic components (e.g., health economic and budget impact models and reports) for submission to Canadian Health Technology Assessment (HTA) bodies and public/private payers. In this role, the Health Economist and HTA Associate will require:

• Knowledge and understanding of HTA process, private and public payer markets, their drug review processes and reimbursement trends affecting market access
• The ability to support the design and build/adaptation of budget impact analyses and health economic models (i.e., cost-utility) for Canadian HTA submissions in Microsoft Excel using Visual Basic for Applications
• The ability to critically appraise economic evidence and scientific literature, and analyze and report model results for submission to Canadian HTA agencies
• Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate economic data, and perform quality assurance checks on economic models and reports

2. In collaboration with cross-functional teams, contribute to the development of strategic analysis plans, and identify and develop innovative strategies and tactics to optimize pricing, reimbursement and market access opportunities.

3. Ensure PDCI is at the forefront of trends and policy matters affecting HTA, pricing, market access and the pharmaceutical industry.

4. Initiate, develop and nurture client relationships through consistently providing sound, trust-worthy information and advice and producing quality deliverables.

5. Mentor/coach staff in decision-analytic modelling.

Requirements (experience, academic qualifications, skills, attributes):

• Graduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., health services research, health economics, epidemiology, biostatistics)
• Strong background in Health Economic Analysis and HTA with relevant experience in decision-analytic modeling
• Knowledge and experience with programming cost-utility models in Microsoft Excel including Visual Basic for Applications, proficiency with R an asset
• Familiarity with the CADTH economic evaluation guidelines as well as the BIA requirements for provincial and federal drug benefit programs in Canada
• The ideal candidate would also have a basis in fundamental statistical concepts and methods (i.e. Bayesian statistics) and familiarity with techniques such as development of meta-analysis, indirect comparisons, network meta-analysis, predictive equations, survival analysis (including parametric methods), longitudinal data analysis, and other hierarchical analysis techniques, etc.

• Practical experience in the application of statistics in health technology appraisal, health economics, outcomes research or clinical data analysis is preferred.
• Quality and efficiency: excellent analytical and organizational skills with a superior attention to detail
• Effective team player
• Multi-tasker: ability to balance multiple priorities, projects and deadlines
• Superior communication skills, strategic thinking, and a strong ability to convey technical and scientific information
• Fluency in English is essential for the position with fluency in French an asset, but not essential

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.

The material contained herein is provided for informational purpose only. All open jobs offered by McKesson on this recruitment system are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a subsidiary, office or department within the company which is offering the position, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance.

The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the completeness of information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While McKesson attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting.

McKesson is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants\' needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

The information on this site is for information purpose only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.

Current employees must apply through internal career site.

Career Level \xe2\x80\x93 IC \xe2\x80\x93 Professional \xe2\x80\x93 P2

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$56,600 - $94,300

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.

The material contained herein is provided for informational purpose only. All open jobs offered by McKesson on this recruitment system are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a subsidiary, office or department within the company which is offering the position, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance.

The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the completeness of information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While McKesson attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting.

McKesson is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants\' needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

The information on this site is for information purpose only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.

Current employees must apply through internal career site.

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