Health Economist
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Job Description
Status: Full time indefinite
Location: Ottawa Ontario or Toronto Ontario (hybrid)
Closing date: Open until filled
Salary range: $87720 to $109140 per year
Canadas Drug Agency is a panCanadian health organization. We are an independent notforprofit organization headquartered in Ottawa with a satellite office in Toronto. Created and funded by Canadas federal provincial and territorial governments we drive better coordination alignment and public value within Canadas drug and health technology landscape. We provide Canadas 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 2024 National Capital Region Top Employer. 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 worklife balance. We believe in the positive impact of inperson 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
As a Health Economist you will beresponsible for assessing methods data results and assumptions of economic evaluations; designing and conducting economic evaluations and budget impact analyses; and producing reports. You will participate in multidisciplinary research teams and lead the economic component of projects (e.g. development of an economic evaluation or review of an existing economic analysis of a health technology such as a drug health device or health system).
What do the daily responsibilities look like
On any given day the Health Economist will:
- critically appraise economic evaluations (model structure model inputs and assumptions) submitted by manufacturers or in the public domain
- design and undertake economic evaluations budget impact analyses and reviews of economic evidence of and health technologies
- develop computerbased economic models for performing economic evaluations and budget impact analysis as required
- lead and coordinate efforts of internal and external research team members to ensure project objectives are met
- prepare reports for stakeholders
- participate in expert committee or advisory committee meetings to present and/or provide clarification of economic findings
- work with the guidance of the manager to pull together economic information for reconsiderations and requests for advice for drug reviews
- provide input to and review the reports of other researchers including project team members
- contribute to process documentation and the continuous improvement of research processes
- represent the organization at conferences and other external meetings.
Is this the right role for you
The Health Economist will likely have:
- a graduate degree in economics mathematics epidemiology or public health plus at least 2 to 4 years of relevant experience specifically related to the development and/or critical assessment of economic evaluations and models
- a thorough understanding of health economic methods with skill in computerbased decision analytics simulation and statistical modelling. Strong analytical abilities are critical
- strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and expert committees
- ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple projects to meet competing deadlines
- willingness to undertake training in systematic reviews metaanalyses or other training as required
- commitment to highquality work and attention to detail
- excellent communication skills (written oral and presentation) to be able to convey technical information succinctly to varied audiences
- proficiency with Word Excel and Outlook.
What will set you apart
The following are considered asset qualifications:
- training in epidemiology and/or biostatistics
- ability to critically appraise clinical trials observational studies and network metaanalyses
- fluency in French.
Whats in it for you
At Canadas Drug Agency you will find:
- a teamfocused supportive and inclusive work environment
- a competitive compensation package including participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) 1 of Canadas 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 ourwebsite. Your rsum 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 Canadas 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 to 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 preemployment 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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Other details
- Pay TypeSalary
- Min Hiring Rate$87720.00
- Max Hiring Rate$109140.00
Employment Type
Full-Time
