Health Technology Assessment (HTA) & Health Economics

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Intent of the process

A pool may be created to staff similar positions with various tenures and/or with various linguistic profiles and/or various security clearance levels within the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

EC-06 & EC-07:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Economics, Sociology or Statistics AND an acceptable specialization in Epidemiology, Mathematics or Public Health, Health Services Research with advanced training and specialization in the evaluation of health technologies.

Note: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. The acceptable combination could be established using the following: A PharmD or a MD with a MSc in a health-related research methods discipline and a strong research background.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EC-06 & EC-07:

1. Significant** experience in health services research and pharmaceutical evaluation in support of objective evidence based resource allocation aimed at optimizing population health and making recommendations to senior management* on the pharmacoeconomic value of pharmaceuticals.

2. Significant** experience in research methods used in the assessment of pharmaceuticals for formulary reimbursement and health technology assessments (e.g., quality assessment of clinical trials, network meta-analyses, observational study design methods);

3. Significant** experience in designing and/or conducting economic evaluation and/or budget impact analyses and/or producing reviews;

4. Experience in preparing reports for stakeholders and presenting project/study results to expert audiences;

EC-07 Only:

5. Experience in the peer review process used for scientific and economic advice and/or consulting with clinical and academic experts;

6. Experience in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners or stakeholders;

7. Experience in leading and coordinating the efforts of internal or external research team members to achieve specific objectives and ensure completion of projects within specified deadlines.

* Senior Management is defined as Director General level or equivalent and above.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of approximately five (5) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience chairing multi-stakeholder working group or technical expert committees.
- Experience working with formulary review committees.
- Experience in conflict resolution.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
EC-07: Bilingual Imperative - Level: CBC / CBC
EC-06: English Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

EC-06 & EC-07:

K1: Knowledge of the mandate, jurisdiction and role of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board;

K2: Knowledge of the Canadian health care system and of the health technology-related decision-making processes within the federal, provincial, and territorial bodies;

K3: Knowledge of health economic methods, including with skill in computer-based economic and statistical modelling;

K4: Knowledge of research methods used in the assessment of pharmaceuticals for formulary reimbursement and health technology assessments (e.g., quality assessment of clinical trials, network meta-analyses, observational study design methods; economic model structure, model inputs, assumptions);

K5: Knowledge of traditional and complex clinical trial designs and related research methods combined with extensive experience with critical appraisal of clinical trials for pharmaceuticals, particularly with complex clinical trial designs (e.g., adaptive trial designs, sequential methods, enrichment designs);

K6: Knowledge of key methodological guidance reports and guidelines related to Budget Impact Analysis and the conduct of clinical trials;

K7: Knowledge of the Government of Canada policy priorities, and their significance for the PMPRB;

ABILITIES:

EC-06 & EC-07:

A1: Ability to apply methodological guidance knowledge to the critical appraisal of health technologies;

A2: Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information, identify strategic links and make relevant recommendations.

A3: Ability to manage and deliver results under pressure, and to adapt to multiple or conflicting priorities under tight timeframes.

A4: Ability to independently problem-solve and determine the best course of action using research, logic, and evaluative judgment

A5: Strong communication skills including writing, negotiation, facilitation, and the ability to effectively present to and communicate with a large and diverse group of stakeholders.

EC-07 Only:

A7: Ability to guide staff in their development of protocols, application of research methods, and in the generation and interpretation of HTA assessments;

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

EC-06 & EC-07:

- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Dependability
- Judgement

EC-07 Only:

- Leadership

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to work overtime and flexible hours during periods of heavy workload;

Willingness to travel on occasion.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language for communication and assessment and also their first language in their application.

For this process, we find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive results by email and if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Asset qualifications may be used in the screening process. Therefore candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the asset criteria for education and experience.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.