Clinical Research Officer

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)

Closing date: January 23, 2026

Salary range: $68,340 to $85,680 per year

Canada’s Drug Agency is a pan‑Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not‑for‑profit organization headquartered in Ottawa, with a satellite office in Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug and health technology landscape. We provide health‑care system leaders in Canada with independent evidence and advice so they can make informed drug, health technology, and health‑system decisions, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.

We are proud to be 1 of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2025 and 2024, celebrating our dedication to fostering a work environment that nurtures growth, innovation, and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA).

Hybrid Work Arrangement: Most employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement allowing flexibility. This role requires a minimum of 2 days on site, though the requirement may vary with business needs.

We are seeking to fill a current opening on our Health Technologies and Systems team. The Clinical Research Officer will work with the manager to conduct evidence‑based analyses on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, procedures, and other health technologies and prepare reports. The Officer will also present findings to expert advisory committees and respond to questions and challenges.

• Work with the manager to conduct evidence‑based assessments (systematic reviews, meta‑analyses, optimal use analyses, health technology assessments, formulary, therapeutic, and rapid reviews, and environmental scans) of health technologies.
• Prepare reports communicating research findings (clinical reviews, briefing papers, technology overviews, manuscripts).
• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams to conduct critical appraisal of health technologies.
• Draft portions of reports or submission‑based recommendations based on expert advisory committees.
• Provide regular updates on project status to the manager and team.
• Present and discuss findings and methodologies to colleagues, customers, and advisory committees and respond to feedback.
• Collaborate with external content experts, reviewers, knowledge users, and others.
• Participate in the development of program processes, research methods, and special projects.

• Minimum a graduate degree in a health‑related discipline with 1–2 years of research experience.
• Experience in critical appraisal of clinical evidence.
• Understanding of evidence‑based medicine and study design principles.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and scientific/technical report writing.
• Interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary teamwork, advisory committees, and external reviewers.
• Ability to review and provide constructive feedback.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to suggest improvements, present opinions, and articulate conclusions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Experience in systematic reviews, meta‑analyses, or health technology assessments.
• Training in epidemiology, health technology assessment, pharmacy, or related disciplines.
• Experience in reviewing observational or qualitative studies.
• Experience with indirect treatment comparison methodologies.
• Understanding of health economics concepts and economic analyses.
• Knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system and drug decision‑making processes.
• Fluency in French.

• Team‑focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive compensation package, including participation in a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
• Comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents: health, dental, life, travel insurance, spending accounts, and employee assistance program.
• Generous paid time off: minimum 4 weeks vacation, paid sick and life leave, December holiday…