Work for the pCPA

The analyst supports research, gathers evidence, conducts analyses, and provides administrative assistance to the Analytics division at the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA).

Reporting to the manager, Analytics, this role supports and participates in small-scale projects to develop standards, best practices, methods, tools, templates, and techniques for various pCPA initiatives and strategic goals. Their role involves analyzing data and providing internal communications to senior analysts, economists, senior economists, manager or director in one or more streams of Analytics activities.

About the role

The analyst supports research, gathers evidence, conducts analyses, and provides administrative assistance to the Analytics division at the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA). 

Reporting to the manager, Analytics, this role supports and participates in small-scale projects to develop standards, best practices, methods, tools, templates, and techniques for various pCPA initiatives and strategic goals. Their role involves analyzing data and providing internal communications to senior analysts, economists, senior economists, manager or director in one or more streams of Analytics activities:

• Analytical support on pCPA Negotiations
• Broad pharmaceutical market analyses including the appraisal of industry and government reports pertaining to the pharmaceutical sector
• Reporting of pCPA Key Performance & Risk Indicators (KPI/KRI)
• Data acquisition, extraction & management

Specific deliverables

• Designs, maintains, and manages databases that integrate data from multiple sources to support pCPA negotiations and metrics reporting.
• Undertakes research and trends analysis of negotiation methods and techniques to prepare summary analyses and to report on its findings.
• Participates in the production of data-driven analysis and appraisals of reports relating to the pharmaceutical ecosystem (e.g., government, independent health organizations, associations, industry)
• Supports methods to ensure consistency in the development of negotiation strategies and the development and administration of service contracts and arrangements across jurisdictions.
• Compares and contrasts existing agreements to standards and negotiation mandates for alignment.
• Assists in supporting negotiation such as estimating costs, developing tools and templates, identifying potential issues, analysis and synthesizing research and related materials.
• Assist general project support including project design, creation of workplans; monitor project progress to identify potential risk; proposes solution to resolve arising problems; and prepares draft and final deliverables (e.g., report, communication materials).
• Supports the preparation of training and resource materials.

General deliverables

• Assists in designing, building and maintaining organization’s data system, which may include data negotiation metrics, contract elements and drug expenditures, with a high-level of data integrity that would be available to address a broad range of analytical research questions.
• Gathers data from various internal and external sources, ensuring its accuracy, consistency and completeness and, where appropriate, detects and corrects errors.
• Transforms data to standardized formats to structure data for efficient analyses.
• Interprets data by analyzing, explaining and forecasting; data visualization.
• Co-develops data administration standards and policies.
• Supports the development of policy, option papers, slide presentations, memos, and briefing notes for senior management/executives involving a variety of drug-related matters to support organization’s goals.
• Prepares clear and accurate reports for internal and Board use, including technical summaries, evidence based insights, data tables, charts, etc. to support strategic analysis and decision making.
• Supports with inquiries from all levels relating to drug-related issues and interpretation of policies and guidelines.
• Helps with research and consults with staff and other partners to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is provided for senior management/executive approval.
• Supports: issue identification, analysis and synthesis of research and related materials, partner consultations, impact analysis, development of options and recommendations, operational policy development, and evaluation of projects and initiatives.

Accountability

• Accountable to the manager, Analytics.

Qualifications

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in biostatistics, health informatics, business administration or a clinical/scientific discipline (including, but not limited to pharmacy, pharmacology or medical sciences) or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of experience working in pharmaceutical sciences, health economics, health services, or related experience would be considered an asset.
• Experience working in healthcare, government or regulatory organizations is an asset.
• Experience or education in health economic evaluation (cost-utility analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, budget impact analysis) is an asset.
• Experience or education in organizational performance evaluation (including Key Risk Indicators or Key Performance Indicators) is an asset.
• Experience with data visualization is an asset (especially regarding creation of data-driven dashboards, including, but not limited to, the use of R, Python, SAS, PowerBI, Tableau, or Excel)

Skills and abilities

• As English is the primary working language at the pCPA, exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in French (asset)
• In-depth understanding of the Canadian pharmaceutical industry and government processes.
• Exceptional ability to engage, respond to needs, and build working relationships with all partners, fostering a dynamic organizational culture.
• Proven problem-solving abilities, adaptable with strong judgment, making decisions based on established procedures.
• Strong business and digital acumen.

Employment terms

• Temporary job; 12-month contract.
• The hiring salary range for this full-time temporary position, classification level A4, is $74,000 to $ 102,300. This range reflects the salary for candidates with varying experience levels, job knowledge, and qualifications relevant to the position. Specific offers will be based on individual backgrounds and qualifications.
• This position is part of the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO) bargaining unit and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the collective agreement.
• The work hours for this position is 36.25 hours per week.
• The pCPA provides a group benefits package for temporary employees from the first day of employment.
• The ideal candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and can work from any location within Canada.
• This position requires frequent travel in different 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, using the naming convention “FirstName LastName – Competition 2026-002” at [email protected] by the end of Monday, February 2, 2026. 

We thank all those who apply; however, only those chosen for further consideration will be contacted. 

The pCPA is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019, and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, the pCPA will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process.