Senior Public Affairs Advisor

pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance

Canada

Remote

CAD 94,000 - 114,300

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group benefits package from day one

Opportunity for frequent travel across provinces and territories

Job summary

A national public health organization is seeking a Senior Public Affairs Advisor to provide public policy analysis and strategic advice. This remote position is designed for candidates with a strong public policy background, offering a salary between $94,000 and $114,300. The advisor will conduct research, monitor legislative developments, and support organizational priorities. Candidates should possess a degree in public policy with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and exceptional English communication skills.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in public policy research and analysis within the health or public sector.
Experience interpreting health economic evidence and public policy research.
Fluent in English; effective communication in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research and analysis on pharmaceutical and public policy issues.
Provide expert advice on public policy related issues.
Monitor legislative developments impacting the organization.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Knowledge of government processes

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency with standard office software

Education

Degree in public policy or related field

Job description

The pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) brings together provincial, territorial, and federal governments for the purpose of increasing and managing access to clinically relevant and cost-effective medicines. Through collective negotiations, thepCPAhas realized overall savings (as of April 1, 2025) for governments of $3.94 billion annually for brand name drugs and $935 million annually for generic drugs totaling $4.87 billion annually. ThepCPAoffers a 100% remote (within Canada) work environment .

About therole

The senior public affairs advisor provides public policy analysis,researchand strategic advice to support the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA). The role monitors and interprets legislative, economic, public policy, and partner developments in Canada to informpCPApriorities,anticipatepotential impacts onpCPAoperations, and support evidence-based responses.

Reporting to the director, Partner Relations, the senior public affairs advisor leads and contributes to evidence-based public policy analysis and recommendations that inform organizational priorities, strengthen decision-making and advance thepCPA’sgoals in a complex and evolving pharmaceutical environment.

Key responsibilities

Public policy development and analysis

Conduct in-depth research and analysis on complex pharmaceutical and public policy issues.
Review and interpret legislation, regulations, and health economic assessments to assess implications for thepCPAand its partners.
Analyse public policy and positioning across the pharmaceutical ecosystem (health organizations, governments, associations, etc.) toidentifystrategic implications.
Monitor activity across key federal, provincial, and territorial departments to assess potential impacts on thepCPAand its partners.
Review and interpret economic reports, landscape analysis, and budget documents toidentifypotential impacts on thepCPAoperations.
Identifyemerging issues and trends with potential implications for the organization and leverage policy strategies and communications approaches to mitigate risk and manage outcomes.
Track domestic and international political, economic, and public policy developments with implications for the pharmaceutical landscape.
Monitor sector initiatives, awareness efforts, and public narratives that may have implications for thepCPA.
Track and assess federal, provincial, and territorial legislative developments and related health system reforms that couldimpactthepCPAoperations.
Identifyemerging issues and trends with potential implications for the organization and leverage policy strategies to mitigate risk and manage outcomes.
Provide early intelligence and risk assessment to inform proactive planning and strategic positioning.

Strategic advice and organizational support

Provideexpert advice to the director, Partner Relations and senior leadership on issues related to public policy, partner initiatives, and legislation.
Facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange across the organization and with key external partners to ensure consistent and coordinated public policy approaches.
Translate complex public policy, technical information, and partner initiatives into clear, concise materials for internal decision-making.
Contribute to internal briefings and support the integration of public policy analysis into planning and reporting.
Develop evidence-based public policy response options, briefing materials, reports, presentations, and other documents for thepCPA’ssenior leadership.
Support the development and maintenance of policy tools, templates, and knowledge products that promote high-quality analysis and consistent advice.
Prepare materials for consultation, working groups, and committees.

Accountability

Accountableto the director, Partner Relations.

Qualifications

Education and experience

A degree in public policy, political science, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in public policy research and analysis within the health or public sector.

Skills and abilities

As English is the primary working language at thepCPA, exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English arerequired.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in French (asset).
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data andidentifystrategic implications.
Solid understanding of government processes.
Solid understanding of the Canadian pharmaceutical landscape (asset).
Experience interpreting health economic evidence and public policy research to assess implications for the pharmaceutical landscape (asset).
Ability tomonitorand synthesize information from legislative and budgetary processes.
Experience looking beyond the data to generate understanding of the strategic implications of new public policy ideas.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise policy briefs,reportsand recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Proficiencywith standard office software.

Employment terms

The hiring salary range for this full-timepermanentposition is$ 94,000 - $ 114,300.This range reflects the salary for candidates with varying experience levels, job knowledge, and qualifications relevant to the position. Specific offers will be based on individual backgrounds and qualifications.
ThepCPAprovides employees with a comprehensive group benefits package from the first day of employment.
The ideal candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and can work from any location within Canada.
This position requires frequent travelindifferent provinces and territories, including periodic multi-day, overnight trips.

If you are interested in this position, pleasesubmityour resume and cover letter in one PDF document, using the naming convention“FirstName LastName–Senior Public Affairs Advisor”tohr@pcpacorp.caby the end of January 19,2026.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those chosen for further consideration will be contacted.

ThepCPAis an equal-opportunity employer.In accordance withthe Accessible Canada Act, 2019, and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, thepCPAwill provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request throughout the recruitment,selection, and/or assessment process.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function