Status: Full time, indefinite
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)
Closing date: November 14, 2025
Salary range: $112,200 to $139,740 per year
Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) 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 Canada’s health system leaders 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 a 2025 National Capital Region Top Employer. CDA-AMC was named one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers for the second year in a row. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a work environment that nurtures growth; innovation; and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued.
Most of our employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement that allows for flexibility and enhanced work-life balance. We believe in the positive impact of in-person collaboration and the importance of team building. Added consideration is given to qualified candidates who live near our offices and can participate in a hybrid arrangement. Those applying must be located in Ontario, except in rare circumstances where the employment position is remote.
Primary Focus
Health care leaders in Canada trust CDA-AMC for evidence on prescription drugs. The Manager, Pharmaceutical Reviews will be responsible for the overall leadership and operational management of a multidisciplinary team that delivers comprehensive assessments to support timely health care decision-making at federal, provincial (except for Quebec), and territorial levels in Canada.
What do the daily responsibilities look like?
On any given day, the Manager, Pharmaceutical Reviews will:
implement program policies and procedures to ensure the effective, high-quality delivery of CDA-AMC reviews of pharmaceuticals
be responsible for the final review and sign-off of CDA-AMC pharmaceutical reports for Director approval before they are released to the client or public
oversee, provide management guidance to, and assess the specific and team performance of Senior Pharmaceutical Review Officers and Pharmaceutical Research Assistants, ensuring their compliance with CDA-AMC systems, policies, and procedures
be responsible for onboarding new employees, developing employees, and promoting evidence-based practices, research, education, and training
ensure alignment and achievement of work priorities, including determining the allocation of staff skills and resourcing of reviews based on report requirements and complexity, to meet service delivery and scheduling time limits
communicate job expectations and plan, monitor, audit, and appraise productivity and job results
provide operational leadership in the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of continuous improvement initiatives
evaluate current practices and program outcomes and lead quality improvement initiatives based on work priorities, directorate strategy, and goals
attend and/or lead relevant internal and external meetings to maintain awareness of and contribute to project deliverables
work collaboratively with other directorates and/or interested parties to promote CDA-AMC products and high-quality standards.
Is this the right role for you?
The Manager, Pharmaceutical Reviews will likely have:
a postgraduate degree in a health-related discipline plus experience providing leadership to a team using effective management techniques (i.e., coaching, mentoring, skill and leadership development, decision-making, coalition building, performance management)
broad experience with and a solid understanding of research methods, systematic reviews, pharmaceutical appraisals, development and application of health technology assessments, the Canadian health care system, relevant legislation and regulations, and decision-making processes
an achievement-oriented approach with a demonstrated ability to think strategically and understand an organization’s long-term strategy and vision
the ability to deliver inspirational leadership; energize and create a sense of direction and purpose for staff; and provide momentum for change and support in complex and demanding situations
the ability to take an innovative and inventive approach to looking at organizational priorities and opportunities, take responsible risks, and provide drive for results and efficiency.
What will set you apart?
The following are considered asset qualifications:
fluency in French.
What’s in it for you?
At CDA-AMC, you will find:
a team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment
a competitive compensation package, including participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) — 1 of Canada’s largest and most successful defined benefit pension plans
a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance; a health spending account; and an employee assistance program
paid time off (including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation leave as well as sick leave and life leave, a December holiday closure, and other leave options)
opportunities to work with and learn from highly specialized professionals
personal growth through professional development opportunities, corporate training, and support for continuing education
a friendly culture that supports community engagement
the opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.
To apply for this position, visit the Careers section of our website. Your résumé must clearly identify how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role. Applications for this opportunity may be used for future staffing vacancies. We thank you for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website regularly for new opportunities.
At CDA-AMC, we actively celebrate, support, and flourish through our differences. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for building the future of health care. We demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) by encouraging continuous training, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing biases. We highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people of all places of origin and religions, people with disabilities, people who are neurodivergent, people who are Black or racialized, Indigenous people, women, and people from 2SLGBTQ+ communities. We also provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let the Talent Acquisition team know when they contact you. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note that, as a condition of employment, 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. We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
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