Overview 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 for governments of $3.94 billion annually for brand name drugs and $935 million annually for generic drugs totaling $4.87 billion annually (as of April 1, 2025). The pCPA offers a 100% remote (within Canada) work environment. About the role The economist is accountable to the senior manager, Analytics, by providing expertise and leadership to support pCPA’s decision-making for the planning, coordination, and management of negotiations using health economic evaluation and other financial analyses to obtain the best possible value and maximize drug plans’ investment in the health care system. The economist holds a degree in economics, finance, business administration, or a clinical, scientific discipline or medical sciences. They have at least five years of working experience in economics or a related field. The ideal candidate has a comprehensive knowledge of the Canadian pharmaceutical industry, as well as government and business processes. They have excellent communication skills, work well with various partners, and bring proven experience leading and working with multi-disciplinary senior-level professionals. Responsibilities Assist with collaboration of the pCPA and provincial/territorial partners to develop negotiation strategies and mandates and to support the development of provincial/territorial negotiation standards and best practices. Conduct comprehensive analyses, synthesis, and reporting of research (e.g., financial systems, utilization, environmental scanning) throughout the negotiation and planning process, including but not limited to developing approaches to negotiation, position alternatives, and impact analyses, and provide advice on regulatory, contract dependencies, and resulting legal implications for senior management review. Analyze internal and external issues affecting negotiations, determine impacts of approaches and decisions, and develop options and solutions. Ensure effective project leadership; establish project plans and parameters; facilitate project stages, transitions, and issue resolutions. Support the development of processes and structures to support negotiations; undertake consultations and negotiations; resolve arising problems; and prepare final deliverables for senior management decision-making. Support and recommend policy and program changes for pCPA. May lead or co-lead all aspects of negotiations with drug manufacturers on behalf of the pCPA, including developing mandates, objectives, and secure outcomes aligned with pCPA direction and strategy. Conduct targeted re-analyses of cost-utility, cost minimization, and budget impact analyses, including modelling of current and hypothetical future confidential pharmaceutical prices, and evaluate the plausibility and impact of differential assumptions made by manufacturers and health technology assessment agency reviewers. Critically appraise complex confidential manufacturer price proposals and contract elements linked to patient-level, jurisdictional, indication-specific, or national drug utilization. Prepare pCPA strategies for outcome-based offers, considering valuation, administration complexity, and pan-Canadian impacts. Assess manufacturer outcome-based proposals critically. Plan, conduct, and support broad quantitative analyses of the pharmaceutical marketplace, including evaluating savings from pCPA agreements, potential timelines for market access and market exclusivity expiry, and the financial impact of changes in the marketplace for generic pharmaceuticals. Assist in collecting or organizing systematic access to data for members of the AQI team, pCPA Corporation staff, or jurisdictional pCPA contacts. Collaborate with senior economist(s) and the senior manager, Analytics, to ensure the appropriateness of work products and exercise good judgment in proactively identifying complex issues for review. Communications Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and mandates for negotiation of agreements and contracts to achieve value-based negotiation outcomes with provincial/territorial public drug programs and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Develop, coordinate, and evaluate in-depth reports and analyses; prepare policy papers and briefing materials; and present policy options and recommendations to senior drug program management for decision-making purposes. Prepare internal and public-facing assessments of the pCPA’s effectiveness, including key performance indicators, risk indicators, and targeted metrics assessing the volume, timeliness, and effectiveness of brand negotiations and generic drug assessments. Partner relations Conduct consultation and liaison with provincial partners and other jurisdictions and experts in regard to agreements. Identify legal issues and consult legal counsel with respect to contracts, amendments, funding agreements, and memoranda of agreement. Establish ongoing collaboration and consultation with appropriate partners, provide input on negotiation processes, and advise on strategies and best practices. Accountability Accountable to the senior manager, Analytics. Qualifications Education and experience Degree in economics, finance, business administration, or a clinical or scientific discipline (including pharmacy, pharmacology, or medical sciences), or equivalent. Five years of experience working in economics or a related field. Experience in health sector, health technology assessment, government, or regulatory organizations is an asset. Skills and abilities Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English (primary working language). Proficiency in French is an asset. Strong understanding of the Canadian pharmaceutical industry and government processes. Ability to deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders; strong partner engagement abilities; and ability to build consensus in the absence of authority. Proven problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and sound judgment. Employment terms Temporary job: 8-month contract for a leave coverage. Salary range: $87,800 – $105,150. Specific offers based on experience and qualifications. Group benefits package for temporary employees from the first day of employment. Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and may work from any location within Canada. Travel required across provinces and territories, including periodic multi-day overnight trips. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF document to the manager, HR and Office Administration at by the end of Tuesday, September 9, 2025. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The pCPA is an equal-opportunity employer and will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process, in compliance with applicable accessibility standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr