Pharmaceutical Reviews Officer; temporary

Status:
Full time, temporary, 12 months

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)

Closing date:
June 9, 2026

Salary range: $70,890 to $86,650 per year

Employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement with a minimum of 2 days onsite, though this requirement may vary based on business and operational needs.

The Pharmaceutical Reviews Officer works within multidisciplinary research teams to prepare reports that address specific research and/or policy questions regarding pharmaceutical products. This role creates high‑quality products to facilitate decision‑making about drug policies.

• Work within multidisciplinary review teams to prepare reports on pharmaceutical‑related research and/or policy questions.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews, critical appraisals, evidence syntheses, indirect comparisons, meta‑analyses, and systematic reviews.
• Support other reviewers in the production of reports or other products as required.
• Act as an expert resource for critical appraisal of clinical studies, scientific report authorship, and related topics.
• Provide project status updates to the Senior Pharmaceutical Review Officer and/or Pharmaceutical Review Manager to ensure appropriate project conduct, achievement of priorities, and compliance with policies.
• Support current program priorities and initiatives aligned with corporate objectives to enhance transparency and evidence‑based decision‑making.

• Graduate degree in a health‑related discipline (biostatistics, epidemiology, pharmacy, health economics, medicine) plus research experience, with the ability to conduct critical appraisals, systematic reviews, meta‑analyses, and/or health technology assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in research methods, systematic reviews, pharmaceutical appraisals, HTA development and application, evidence‑based medicine, and study design.
• Understanding of the Canadian health‑care system, relevant legislation, regulation, and decision‑making processes related to reviews.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strength in scientific or technical report writing.
• Ability to speak effectively before expert groups and diverse audiences.
• Experience collaborating, prioritizing, and balancing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable, and team‑oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Fluency in French.

• Team‑focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive compensation, with participation in a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life, travel insurance; spending accounts; employees assistance program).
• Generous paid time off (minimum 4 weeks vacation, paid sick and life leave, holiday closure, birthday off, and other leave options).
• Flexible hours and hybrid model promoting work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to work with and learn from highly specialized professionals.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Culture of community engagement and recognition of milestones.
• Chance to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.

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 2

SLGBTQ+ communities.

We provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let the Talent Acquisition team know when they contact you.

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.