Manager, Pharmaceutical Reviews

Canada's Drug Agency; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 119,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Benefits package (health, dental, life

Paid time off and holidays

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Manager, Pharmaceutical Reviews at Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) leads a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive assessments to inform health decisions across Canada. This hybrid role requires strong leadership and strategic planning to align priorities with client needs and regulatory requirements.

The position supports final reviews, onboarding, performance management, and collaboration with internal partners to uphold high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a health-related discipline with 6-8 years’ leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of research methods, systematic reviews and health technology assessments.
• Strategic planning skills to contribute to operational and strategic plans.
• Proven inspirational leadership and ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work with diverse partners and stakeholders and build credibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• French fluency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical assessments.
• Oversee final review and sign-off on CDA-AMC reports for Director approval.
• Manage onboarding, staff development and performance management.
• Allocate resources and align priorities to meet deadlines and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality initiatives across programs.
• Represent the team in internal and external meetings and collaborations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Graduate degree in health-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Status: Full time, temporary, until October 29, 2027

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

Closing date: September 18, 2026

Salary range: $119,430 to 145,970 per year

Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) is a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization with offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug, health technology, and health systems landscape. We provide health system leaders in Canada with independent evidence and advice, empowering them to make informed decisions about drugs, health technologies, and broader health system strategies and investments, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.

CDA-AMC was named 1 of the National Capital Region’s top employers for the third year in a row. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that nurtures growth and innovation. It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued.

Hybrid Work Arrangement

At CDA-AMC, 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. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days onsite, though this requirement may vary based on business and operational needs.

Region and Greater Toronto Area to apply, as fully remote arrangements may be considered.

Primary Focus

We are seeking to fill a current opening on our Pharmaceutical Reviews team. The Manager, Pharmaceutical Reviews is responsible for the overall leadership and operational management of a multidisciplinary team who delivers comprehensive assessments to support timely health care decision making to Canada’s federal, provincial (except for Quebec) and territorial health care decision-makers.

What do the daily responsibilities look like?

• implement program policies and procedures to ensure the effective, high-quality delivery of CDA-AMC pharmaceutical products and services.
• complete final review and sign-off on CDA-AMC reports for Director approval before being released to the client or public.
• responsible for new hire onboarding, employee development, promotion of evidence-based practices, research, education and training.
• ensure alignment and achievement of work priorities, determining the allocation of employee skills and resourcing of reviews based on report requirements and complexity, in order to meet service delivery and scheduling time limits.
• provide operational leadership in the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.
• evaluate current practices and program outcomes and lead quality improvement initiatives based on work priorities, business unit strategy, and goals.
• attend and lead relevant internal and external meetings to maintain awareness and to contribute to project deliverables.
• provide guidance, oversight and assessment of team members and performance management
• coach, counsel, and manage employees ensuring compliance with systems, policies and procedures.
• work collaboratively with other CDA-AMC business units and key partners to promote the organizations products and high-quality standards.

Is this the right role for you?

• Completion of a graduate degree in a health-related discipline, with at least 6-8 years’ experience providing leadership to a team using effective management techniques (coaching, mentoring, skill and leadership development, decision-making, coalition building, performance management). Additional related experience may serve as a suitable equivalent for completion of post-secondary education.
• a broad experience and understanding of research methods, systematic reviews, pharmaceutical appraisals, development and application of health technology assessments, the Canadian health care system, relevant legislation, regulation and decision-making processes
• achievement-orientation with demonstrated ability to think strategically, understand long term organizational strategy and vision
• the ability to provide inspirational leadership, creating a sense of direction and purpose for staff, momentum for change, and support in complex and demanding situations
• the ability to take an innovative and inventive approach to looking at organizational priorities and opportunities, take responsible risks and a drive for results and efficiency
• strong clinical networks and proven ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment and establish credibility, trust, and collaborative working relationships both internally and externally
• strategic planning skills to contribute to the development of strategic and operational plans as well as the ability to function at the operational, management, and strategic levels
• strong organizational and project management skills to manage concurrent projects, ensuring goals and deadlines are met and quality levels are maintained
• the ability to work and communicate effectively with a variety of key partners and understand their diverse interests and agendas
• strong interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation, negotiation, organizational, and facilitation skills
• the ability to independently problem solve and determine the best course of action, using research, logic, and evaluative judgment
• a demonstrated flexibility and adaptability within the working environment, and the capability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities
• a team-oriented approach with the flexibility and versatility to operate in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary work environment
• proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

What will set you apart?

• fluency in French.

What’s in it for you?

• a team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• a competitive compensation package, including participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance; spending accounts to meet your health care and individual wellness needs; and an employee assistance program
• generous paid time off (including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave and life leave, a December holiday closure, your birthday as a paid day off, and other leave options)
• flexible hours and a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance
• 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 in which community engagement is supported and people’s efforts and important milestones are recognized
• the opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you, and for you to get to know us. It includes introductory calls, a panel interview, and opportunities to showcase your skills. You’ll also have time to ask questions and explore how you can contribute to the team and organization.

All applications are reviewed by our talent acquisition professionals at CDA-AMC, with hiring decisions made collaboratively with hiring managers. We use an HR system to receive and process applications, along with automated screening questions and sorting tools to support the initial review. Artificial intelligence (AI) features may also be used to assist with interview preparation and candidate assessment. These tools are designed to support our team and do not replace human judgment. If you have any questions about how your data are used, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

At CDA-AMC, our employees share a passion for building the future of the health systems in Canada. We recognize that our employees bring diverse strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. One of our collective strengths is our culture and our commitment to creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

CDA-AMC is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous people, people of all places of origin and religions, people with disabilities, people who are neurodivergent, people who are racialized, women, and people from 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

We provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, 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 education verifications.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.