Status: Full time, temporary, until January 2028

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)

Closing date: October 30, 2026

Salary range: $70,890 to $86,650 per year

Canada's Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) is a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization with offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Created and funded by Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada's drug, health technology, and health systems landscape. We provide health system leaders in Canada with independent evidence and advice, empowering them to make informed decisions about drugs, health technologies, and broader health system strategies and investments, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.

CDA-AMC was named 1 of the National Capital Region's top employers for the third year in a row. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that nurtures growth and innovation. It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued.

Hybrid Work Arrangement

At CDA-AMC, employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement that allows for flexibility and enhanced work-life balance. We believe in the positive impact of in-person collaboration and the importance of team building. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days onsite, though this requirement may vary based on business and operational needs.

Primary Focus

We are seeking to fill a current opening on our Health Technologies and Systems team.



The primary responsibilities of the Clinical Research Officer are working with the manager to conduct evidence-based analyses on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, procedures, and other health technologies and prepare reports on the findings. The Clinical Research Officer will also present the findings to expert advisory committees and respond to questions and challenges.

What do the daily responsibilities look like?

- work with the manager and conduct evidence-based assessments (e.g., systematic reviews and meta-analyses; optimal use analyses; health technology assessments; formulary, therapeutic, and rapid reviews; and environmental scans) on various health technologies (e.g., pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostic tests)
- prepare reports that communicate the research findings to meet customers' needs (e.g., clinical reviews, briefing papers, technology overviews, manuscripts)
- work with the manager to lead or participate in a multidisciplinary team to conduct critical appraisal of health technologies to meet customer expectations
- draft portions of the report or submission-based recommendations based on deliberations of the expert advisory committees, as requested
- provide regular updates on project status to the manager and other team members
- present and discuss research findings and methodologies to colleagues, customers,



and expert and jurisdictional advisory committees and respond to feedback with support from the manager
- collaborate with external content experts, reviewers, knowledge users, and others to ensure the successful execution of assigned projects
- participate in the development of program processes and research methods development, and other initiatives and special projects within the organization.

Is this the right role for you?

The Clinical Research Officer will likely have:

- a minimum of a graduate degree in a health-related discipline with a minimum of 1 to 2 years of research experience
- experience in critical appraisal of clinical evidence
- an understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine and study design
- solid analytical and critical thinking skills
- excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated strength in scientific or technical report writing
- interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, advisory committees, and external reviewers and experts
- the ability to review and provide feedback on other's work and to respond constructively to feedback about your own work
- a working knowledge of biostatistics
- the ability to work independently and to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks to meet competing deadlines
- a demonstrated ability to suggest improvements, present opinions, and articulate conclusions
- proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

What will set you apart?

The following qualifications may help you stand out:

- prior experience conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or health technology assessments
- training in epidemiology, health technology assessmen

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