Director, Analytics & Strategic Initiatives

pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance Who are we? The pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) brings together provincial, territorial, and federal governments for the purpose of increasing and managing access to clinically relevant and cost-effective medicines. Through collective negotiations, the pCPA has realized overall savings (as of April 1, 2023) for governments of $3.14 billion annually for brand name drugs and $750 million annually for generic drugs totaling $3.89 billion annually. Ten years after its creation – and supported by a new strategic plan launched in April 2022 – the pCPA is now evolving into a more formal organization with a new governance model, an expanded staffing structure and improved decision-making processes. About the Role The Director, Analytics and Strategic Initiatives (ASI) is a member of the senior management team and oversees the operations of the ASI Division. Reporting to the Deputy CEO, this role oversees the development, management, evaluation, and implementation of systems, measures, and tools to support price negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers. The goal is to improve patient care by achieving greater value for publicly funded drug plans across Canada. The Director will collaborate with other pCPA divisions to co-develop and implement policies, initiatives and strategies that support and advance the pCPA’s mandate and strategic priorities. The Director holds a Degree in Health Economics, Business Management, Pharmacy, or a combination of other equivalent experience. They must have at least 5+ years of experience in senior leadership roles or equivalent in pan-Canadian, national, or provincial health-related organizations, managing an analytics team and developing practice improvement supports. The Director is an excellent communicator, demonstrating proficiency in delivering presentations to the Board and external stakeholders. They work well with various stakeholders and have proven experience leading and working with multidisciplinary senior-level professionals. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the overall leadership and operational management of the ASI Division and collaborates with the leadership team on the development and execution of the pCPA’s strategic plan and its change management initiatives. Develops and oversees systems and measures that appropriately evaluate organizational and divisional performance to ensure efficient operations and achievement of performance targets. Builds innovative market intelligence tools and decision-support methodologies and adopts best practices for supporting the pCPA’s price negotiation function. Provides timely, consistent, and reliable analytical and policy development and implementation support for the strategic initiatives that align with and advance the pCPA’s mandate and strategic priorities. Plans, leads, and conducts economic and financial studies to quantify and evaluate factors and matters affecting the pCPA, including but not limited to negotiation mandate development, negotiations and value forecasting (i.e. decision support). Supports and/or leads the development of modelling and formulas to be used for the calculation of rebates and discounts in the pCPA’s letters of intent. Supports, manages, or leads negotiations on an as-needed basis. Supports the Director of Corporate Services’ financial responsibilities by developing and managing an annual divisional budget that aligns with the organization’s goals and resources. Supports the Director of Corporate Services to ensure the successful completion of projects that enhance the pCPA’s core operations and approved strategies. Ensures divisional compliance with corporate policies. Hires, supervises, coaches, and mentors the ASI division team members. Accountability Accountable to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Qualifications Education and Experience A Degree in Health Economics, Business Management, Pharmacy, or a combination of other equivalent experience. 5+ years working experience in senior leadership roles, or equivalent, in pan-Canadian, national, or provincial health-related organizations; experience in managing an analytics team and developing practice improvement supports. Strong understanding of stakeholder dynamics in the Canadian pharmaceutical ecosystem and the interface between the public and private sector in this context. Skills and AbilitiesStrong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated proficiency in delivering presentations to senior officials and external stakeholders. Exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities committed to building an effective, dynamic, respectful, cohesive team and organizational culture. Strong proven problem-solving abilities, judgment and tact. Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships and to foster a collaborative, positive, respectful and supportive team culture. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with limited guidance. Strong business and digital acumen. Employment Terms This position offered at pCPA Corp comes with a predetermined pay scale ranging from $125,000 to $140,000. The successful candidate will receive a salary within this range based on their experience in the field and its relevance to the role. The successful candidate will be enrolled in the group benefit and pension plan from their first day at work. The ideal candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and can work from any location within Canada. Frequent travel is required. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter in one document, PDF format. Make sure to use the naming convention “Name, Last Name—Director, Analytics and Strategic Initiatives” and address it to Maria Ramirez, Manager, HR and Office Administration, at hr@pcpacorp.ca by the end of Friday, May 10, 2024. We thank all those who express an interest; however, only those chosen for further consideration will be contacted.The pCPA Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by the pCPA Corp throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process for applicants with disabilities.