Job Description

Pharmaceutical Review Assistant
Full-time, permanent
Ottawa / Toronto, ON or Hybrid (within Canada)
Closing date: August 29, 2022*************************************************************************************************CADTH is an independent, not-for-profit organization responsible for providing Canada's health care decision-makers with objective evidence to help make informed decisions about the optimal use of drugs and medical devices in our health care system. Given changes in the pharmaceutical landscape, new and emerging opportunities for CADTH to work with Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Canadian Drug Agency Transition Office (CDA-TO), decision makers and health partners, additional centralized capacity is required to assess, plan for and support decisions regarding an organizational response.CADTH has offices in Ottawa and Toronto and most of our employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement (home and in office) that allows for flexibility and enhanced work/life balance. CADTH believes in the positive impact of in-person collaboration and the importance of team building. As such, CADTH gives preference to qualified candidates who live near our offices and can participate in a hybrid arrangement. We do understand that from time-to-time exceptional talent may not live near our offices and therefore encourage applicants from across Canada to apply.Primary FocusThe Pharmaceutical Review Assistant (PRA) provides specialized technical and administrative support to multidisciplinary CADTH research teams in preparing (writing) reports that address specific research and/or policy questions regarding pharmaceutical products.On any given day, the Pharmaceutical Review Assistant will: Work within multidisciplinary review teams to provide technical support for the preparation of pharmaceutical review reports that address pharmaceutical-related research and/or policy questions, including but not limited to: literature screening and selection; data extraction; data checking; summarizing data; drafting, proofreading, and editing report contents Act as sole author for certain CADTH products (e.g., Rapid Response reports, Environmental Scans, Horizon Scans) and as a secondary author for larger projects for all programs within the Pharmaceutical Reviews directorate, such as the CADTH pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review (pCODR), the CADTH Common Drug Review (CDR), and Optimal Use Provide specialized administrative support to internal teams and external committees to ensure accurate collection, collation, recording, and communication of key information, including but not limited to recording decisions for expert committee meetings; taking minutes and noting actions for drug plan guidance committees; noting issues relevant to other important internal and external meetings, as required; and creating technical surveys Support current program priorities and support initiatives aligned with corporate CADTH objectives to enhance transparency, support evidence-based decision-making, and ensure continuous quality improvementIs this the right role for you?The Pharmaceutical Review Assistant will likely have: A master's degree plus related experience in a health research environment, writing or preparing reports and briefing notes. Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in a health-related discipline (epidemiology, health technology assessment, pharmacy) General statistics knowledge Good understanding of the Canadian health care system at the federal, provincial, and territorial levels Understanding of medical and scientific language, and a commitment to develop knowledge of systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and related topics Familiarity with research data to drive and support decisions Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into action Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and several projects simultaneously Comfortable with giving and receiving balanced feedback Able to work with little direction but know when to ask for helpAssets Fluency in FrenchTo apply for this position, visit the Careers section of our website at www.cadth.ca/careers. Your resume 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 all candidates for your interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please continue to visit our website for new opportunities.CADTH is committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace that embraces the full spectrum of humanity so that everyone may reach their greatest potential. In addition to meeting the noted role requirements, CADTH values Lived experience as a member of Indigenous, Black and/or People of Colour communities and/or as a Person with Disabilities, or member of other equity groups and a demonstrated understanding of the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.CADTH is committed to accommodating people with disabilities. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please contact People and Culture. We will work with you to meet your needs.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Wellness program

• Monday to Friday