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PHARMACIST
Organization:
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Division:
Ontario Public Drug Programs Division/Drug Program Services Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
6A012 - Social06
Salary:
$69,680.00 - $99,600.00 Per Year
Bring your pharmaceutical expertise and your strong analytical and problem solving skills to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Drug Program Services Branch, where you will review drug submissions from manufacturers on products being considered for listing as Ontario Drug Benefits (ODB).
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will:
• provide a thorough review of the clinical and/or pharmacoeconomic data in drug submissions to ensure information is credible and sufficient, and that adequate comparators were used;
• develop cost comparison and/or impact analysis of drug products;
• identify and research complex clinical, economic and process related issues;
• develop, recommend and/or implement policies and procedures which support the review process and the Committee to Evaluate Drugs (CED);
• facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders; and
• prepare briefing notes and correspondence.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory:
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.Sc Pharm., BSP or equivalent) and licensed by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
Technical Knowledge:
• You have sound knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacoeconomics and clinical pharmacotherapy.
• You have demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical and pharmacoenomics data.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of financial cost comparison techniques and impact analysis, and the ability to interpret market share information.
• You have good knowledge of legislation and/or regulations governing federal and provincial drug submissions review process.
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:
• You have analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills to conduct options analysis and formulate a solution based on sound rationale.
Communication, Interpersonal and Organizational Skills:
• You have excellent verbal and written communication to participate in work groups/committees, conduct meetings and presentations, prepare briefing notes, technical reports, recommendations/correspondence.
• You have interpersonal skills to provide consultation to stakeholders to identify and resolve potential conflicts or contentious issues of varying levels of technical expertise.
• You have demonstrated organizational skills to work within tight timeframes, handle multiple priorities and/or competing demands.
Computer Skills:
• You have proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database (e.g., pharmaceutical database) applications.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 5700 Yonge Street, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 3, 2013 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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