Senior Public Affairs Advisor

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,research and 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,anticipate potential 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.
Identify emerging 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.
Identify emerging 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
Provide expert 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
Accountable to 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…