Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Utilization Data Pharmacist Manager, PPRP Formulary to join our dynamic Plasma Protein and Related Products Formulary Program team.
The Plasma Protein and Related Products (PPRP) Formulary Program team is responsible for leading Canadian Blood Services’ formulary management processes on behalf of the Provinces and Territories in order to meet patients’ needs. The Utilization Data Pharmacist Manager, PPRP Formulary is a key role within the PPRP portfolio that supports all facets associated with utilization including developing a fulsome data strategy, monitoring utilization practices, developing and maintaining utilization evaluation tools, assessing/reviewing outcomes of audits and trending any adverse reactions. The role involves complex cognitive functions performed within a multi-tasking framework to ensure that the formulary continues to provide effective, safe and reliable products which meet patients’ needs. Each of these segments contribute to Canadian Blood Services managing a quality program whereby decisions are evidence-based and supported by data.
Formula for success:
- Leveraging your demonstrated knowledge and expertise, you will monitor PPRP utilization and practices – reporting on overall usage among patients; providing information on specific PPRP used within subgroups of patients; comparing utilization across sites and providing support for utilization activities at the hospital level.
- Focusing on your exceptional planning and organizational skills, you will support the development and maintenance of utilization evaluation tools - this includes developing and evaluating utilization databases and factors within the database, coordinating the maintenance of utilization databases, while ensuring data integrity.
- Harnessing your demonstrated knowledge and proven capabilities in leading initiatives, you will provide subject matter expertise for strategic projects supporting data collection, including analysis, recommendations, business case support and project management.
- Applying your proven customer/stakeholder relationship management skills, you will manage audits and complaints – collaborate with quality assurance (QA) in investigating complaints and conducting site audits as required.
- Utilizing your excellent coordination and problem-solving skills, you will monitor adverse reactions – collaborate with QA in compiling data on adverse reaction, consolidating information and identifying trends.
- Applying your strong knowledge of business processes, regulations and quality environment, you will review the use of targeted products for compliance with current pharmacoeconomic programs.
- Drawing on your proven ability to gather and interpret information from multiple sources to provide recommendations, you will monitor PPRP usage, identify target PPRPs for utilization evaluation and coordinate the collection and analysis of data for PPRP utilization evaluations.
- Using your excellent prioritization skills and attention to detail, you will assist in ensuring accurate documents are prepared for review by the PPRP Therapeutics Operational Committee.
- Leveraging your customer-focused with strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will represent the formulary program on internal and external committees involving data development and collection for PPRP.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Desired education and skills:
- Completion of a University degree in pharmacy. PharmD and Certificate in pharmaco-epidemiology or master’s degree in epidemiology, business administration, public health, economics, health administration or other area of business strongly preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of project management, portfolio management and change management processes, including project management certification is considered an asset.
- Seven to ten years of progressive experience in a clinical position is preferred, including the management of a formulary program: management, planning, strategy formulation and execution.
- A minimum of 5 years of health system pharmacist experience preferred.
- Licensed as a registered pharmacist.
- Experience in a clinical area (e.g., drug information, hematology, others).
- Experience in drug utilization evaluation and data development is an asset.
- Specific experience in strategy and financial analysis is an asset.
- Proven capabilities in leading initiatives.
- Proven customer/stakeholder relationship management skills with a strong ability to manage internal and external relationships.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
What we offer you:
- 4 weeks' vacation
- Annual performance award up to 10%
- Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources
What you can expect:
- This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
- You may be required to travel a couple of times per year, and as required.
Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.
Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.
If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.
We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.
Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working at one of Canadian Blood Services’ major site offices with a mixture of on and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement is subject to change, based on operational needs.
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.