Under the leadership of the Director, Clinical Services, the Pharmacoeconomist plays a pivotal role in providing pharmacoeconomic expertise to optimize pharmacy benefit management products from both clinical and economic perspectives at Express Scripts Canada.
Your expertise in analyzing and interpreting the cost-effectiveness and outcomes of various pharmaceutical products will direct the decision-making process, formulary management and other cost containment strategies as part of the Express Scripts Canada Clinical Services team. This includes managing and expanding the pharmacoeconomic strategy to support our clients’ pharmaceutical value-based efforts. This role utilizes data analytics, in conjunction with evidence-based medicine, to identify opportunities, implement initiatives and/or policy, and measure outcomes.
Please note: This position is open for both Head Offices in Toronto and Montreal. This can also be a remote position for the right candidate who are not located within the commutable distance from these two offices.
Responsibilities
- Designs, advises, and performs pharmacoeconomic analyses and analytic plans including but not limited to, cost-effectiveness analyses and multi-criteria decision analyses
- Participates in the development and achievement of strategic and research objectives as they relate to pharmaceutical spending and associated value-based efforts
- Performs or critically appraises budget impact analyses on new and marketed pharmaceutical products
- Develops and maintains pharmacoeconomic models and analyzes claims data to generate meaningful insights
- Directs the activities of a value assessment committee: leads meetings, gathers information, , analyzes data, presents materials, and creates and maintains processes.
- Collaborates with colleagues to review, evaluate and prioritize pharmaceutical products for inclusion in formularies and/or benefit management programs
- Monitors market trends, drug pricing and healthcare policies to assess potential impact on PBM cost containment strategies
- Assist in the design and development of tools and mechanisms to document the outcomes and value associated with pharmacoeconomic activities
- Provides analyses related to pharmaceutical value-based efforts in collaboration with and to cross functional teams
- Participates in and attend client meetings as required
- Participates in program planning, strategic planning, and business development activities
- May perform other job-related duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics or related field is required
- 5+ years of experience in conducting pharmaco-economic analyses within the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare consulting or at a PBM is required
- Experience in pharmacy benefits management, group insurance or benefits consulting
- Strong analytical skills with various pharmacoeconomic methodologies not limited to but including proficiency in data analytics
- Familiarity with health technology assessment (HTA) processes and guidelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to collaborate effectively in team environment and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Resourcefulness skills required; Identify challenges that may occur and address potential solutions with your team to prevent or minimize obstacles before they arise
Express Scripts Canada Is a Cigna Company
Express Scripts Canada is a subsidiary of Express Scripts, a Cigna company. Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna offers an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioural health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products.
About Express Scripts Canada
Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits manager and has been recognized as one of the most innovative. Our clients include Canada's leading insurers, third party administrators and governments. We work with these clients to develop industry-leading solutions to deliver superior healthcare in a cost-controlled environment. We provide Active Pharmacy™ services to more than 7 million Canadian patients and adjudicate more than 100 million pharmacy, dental, and extended health claims annually. Through our proprietary consumer intelligence, clinical expertise, and patients-first approach, we promote better health decisions for plan members, while managing and reducing drug benefit costs for plan sponsors.
It will be a condition of employment that the successful candidate obtains an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government. The candidate will be required to provide supporting documentation to receive clearance if required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values, integrity, mutual respect, collaboration, passion, service and alignment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be.
We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.
If you require accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: eschr2@express-scripts.com Do not email eschr2@express-scripts.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
