Biologics Lead

Are you a Biologics Lead looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Communicable Disease department.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Communicable Disease, the Biologics Lead supports the ongoing coordination of Northern Health’s (NH) vaccine inventory and outbreak pandemic preparation and response, with particular focus on ensuring cold chain requirements and timely vaccine distribution practices are maintained to ensure a sufficient supply of viable vaccine. Ensures NH’s communities are equipped to store and monitor vaccines with plans in place to mitigate cold chain breaks, and vaccine wastage due to improper handling or ordering, or equipment or power failures.

The Biologics Lead acts as a consultant to immunization program planners and community vaccine providers on the proper handling, storage, and monitoring of vaccines; and is responsible for the development and communication of resources that outline minimum standards and guidelines pertaining to vaccine management. Supports the implementation of the organizational strategies and coordinates the distribution of vaccine to key stakeholders, and evaluates the ongoing capability of NH, and the assigned HSDAs to respond efficiently to their vaccine needs.

Key partnerships are with other members of Population and Public Health, Primary and Community Care leaders, Community Vaccine Providers, and BCCDC to coordinate, facilitate, and support the delivery of NH vaccination programs. Leads support staff as applicable.

Starting salary will be approximately from $69,218 to $86,522 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.