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About the Role

The Manager, Science and Methods is responsible for science and methods functions within the Scientific Evidence, Methodologies, and Resources business unit, spanning various health technology assessment (HTA) disciplines. The role requires a strong foundation in at least one HTA area and leadership capabilities to manage functions beyond one's primary expertise.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and manage the team responsible for the definition, development, implementation, resourcing, and continual refinement of science and health technology methods, standards, processes, and guidelines, and their application in HTA.
• Ensure scientific credibility, consistency, quality, and methodological rigor in HTA.
• Advance the science and methods function in alignment with strategic direction and organizational purpose.
• Contribute to the advancement of HTA methods through reports and publications.
• Collaborate with other business units to optimize processes and ensure appropriate methods support.
• Manage internal and external communications about methods, standards, processes, and tools.
• Mentor and develop direct reports.
• Contribute to education and training on HTA methods.
• Demonstrate leadership in internal and international HTA collaborations to align methods, standards, and processes with best practices.

Requirements

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in a health-related discipline (e.g., statistics, biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, pharmacy, public health, social sciences, psychology) with 2 or more years of relevant experience with quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or ethics research in a relevant health sector.
• Broad knowledge and experience in HTA methods, including expertise in at least 1 of quantitative research design and methodologies, RWE, or ethics.
• Knowledge of appraisal methods and standards used in drug and health technology assessment.
• Strong grounding in evidence-based medicine, critical appraisal, and evidence synthesis.
• Broad understanding of Canadian health care systems and the role of HTA.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in people leadership.
• Ability to envision future direction, build actionable plans, prioritize effectively, and adapt approaches.
• Ability to manage, facilitate, and champion change.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships.
• Ability to develop and maintain personal capabilities and knowledge of HTA trends.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment background check.

Skills

• Quantitative research design and methodologies
• Real-world evidence (RWE)
• Ethics research
• Evidence-based medicine
• Critical appraisal
• Evidence synthesis
• People leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Negotiation
• Facilitation
• Health economics
• French fluency

Location

• Ottawa, Ontario
• Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

• Full time
• Indefinite
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 2 or more years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in people leadership

Education Level

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in a health-related discipline
• Advanced degree in pharmacy

Salary/Compensations

• $119,430 to $145,970 per year

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan with HOOPP
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life, travel insurance)
• Spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Generous paid time off (minimum 4 weeks vacation, sick leave, life leave, December holiday closure, birthday off)
• Flexible hours
• Personal growth through professional development, corporate training, and continuing education support
• Support for community engagement
• Recognition of efforts and milestones

About the Company

• Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) is a pan-Canadian health organization, independent and not-for-profit, with offices in Ottawa and Toronto.
• CDA-AMC drives better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug, health technology, and health systems landscape.
• We provide health system leaders with independent evidence and advice to empower informed decisions.
• We collaborate with national and international partners to enhance collective impact.
• Named 1 of the National Capital Region’s top employers for the third year in a row.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment that nurtures growth and innovation.

Equal Opportunity

• CDA-AMC is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
• Highly encourage applications from Indigenous people, people of all places of origin and religions, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, racialized people, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
• Provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process.