Pharmacist Associate – Scientific and Research Services

ABC Benefits Corporation; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Blue Cross is seeking a pharmacist, nurse, or other clinical healthcare professional to apply pharmaceutical knowledge in a non-traditional clinical setting. You will prepare summaries for drug product submissions, conduct clinical and economic reviews, and interact with government and industry stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational and presentation skills, with extensive pharmaceutical knowledge and licensure in Alberta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Nursing or equivalent healthcare profession.
• Minimum three years’ clinical practice experience with licensure in Alberta.
• Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals and study methodologies.
• Knowledge in pharmaco-economics and pharmaco-epidemiologic assessment is an asset.
• Strong clinical and presentation skills with commitment to customer experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Microsoft Access would be an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a desire for continuous learning.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare summaries of select drug product submissions with clinical and economic review.
• Provide comparative insights to currently listed drug products.
• Interact with government and industry stakeholders.
• Provide scientific reviews specific to drug classes or medical indications.
• Complete projects to aid formulary management.
• Support the Alberta Health Expert Committee on Drug Evaluation and Therapeutics.
• Build partnerships while maintaining pharmaceutical expertise.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Nursing or equivalent healthcare profession

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Alberta Blue Cross® is an Alberta based organization dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experience and community leadership. We’re committed to providing the best health coverage to over 1.8 million members and take an active role in promoting wellness. We believe in what we do—and place trust in our employees to deliver our vision. Working at Alberta Blue Cross® means having a career where you’ll be recognized for your contributions. We value diversity, encourage our team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance and provide opportunities for career growth.

OVERVIEW

Alberta Blue Cross® has an excellent career opportunity for pharmacist, nurse, or other clinical healthcare professional to apply pharmaceutical knowledge and skills to a variety of processes we have in place to meet the needs of our customers. This position will appeal to motivated and enthusiastic team players who are looking for different ways to apply their superior communication and organizational skills in a non-traditional clinical setting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible for preparing summaries of select drug product submissions. These summaries will provide a clinical and economic review of submitted drug products.
• Reviews will provide comparative insight to currently listed drug products.
• On-going interaction and liaison duties with government and industry stakeholders.
• Responsible for providing scientific reviews that can be specific to drug classes or medical indication.
• Completing projects to aid in formulary management.
• Assisting with all activities required to support the Alberta Health Expert Committee on Drug Evaluation and Therapeutics.
• Experience in building strong partnerships while maintaining a high level of pharmaceutical expertise.

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE

• A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Nursing or equivalent healthcare profession.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a clinical practice and a license to practice in Alberta with their respective College.
• Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals and a good understanding of study methodologies.
• Knowledge in the areas of pharmaco-economic and pharmaco-epidemiologic assessment would be an asset.
• Strong clinical and presentation skills with a commitment to delivering a quality customer experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) is required.
• Microsoft Access would be an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the desire for continuous learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Alberta Blue Cross® is an inclusive employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our team members by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, high-energy team-focused environment.

A criminal record check satisfactory to Alberta Blue Cross will be required as a condition of employment, following a conditional offer.

Alberta Blue Cross® is an Alberta based not-for-profit, dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experience and community leadership. We are committed to providing the best health coverage to over 1.8 million members and take an active role in promoting the wellness of all Albertans. We believe in what we do—and place trust in our employees to deliver our vision.