Senior Economist

If you are a professional with leadership and health economics expertise, then consider this opportunity as a Senior Economist with the Ministry of Health.
NOTE - The position is located at 5700 Yonge Street, however alternate work arrangements may be available.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Senior Economist, you will:
• provide leadership and economic and financial expertise in the analysis, development and assessment of product listing proposals and negotiation strategies and mandates specific to drugs and therapeutics
• lead data collection and monitoring of product listing agreements
• conduct economic and financial studies to evaluate factors affecting provincial drug programs
• develop and present viable policy/program options and recommendations
• contribute to the development and assessment of strategic directions, policy and program options, and annual fiscal planning
• provide forecasting expertise to support transfer payment budget requirements

How do I qualify?

Finance and Economics:

• You have knowledge of theory, principles, and methodologies of finance, economics, health economics and statistical analysis.
• You have expertise in health and drug research and economic analysis principles and techniques, including economic/statistical modelling.
• You have knowledge of provincial and strategic directions concerning the provincial and territorial public drug programs and related socio-economic issues, policies, programs, governing legislation and regulations.
• You have knowledge of policy and program development principles, techniques, and decision-making processes.
• You have knowledge of budget processes, practices and information systems.

Research and Analytical Skills:

• You can plan and design research studies/projects that encompass complex economic modelling.
• You can develop methodologies and models for a range of economic analysis and evaluation projects in areas impacting provincial drug programs.
• You can analyze and consider the impacts of cost-benefits of pharmaceuticals.
• You can formulate and provide strategic advice, interpretation and technical expertise on research and analytical findings for fiscal planning purposes.
• You can evaluate public drug program data and related economic and financial data.
• You can identify emerging issues and determine the necessary research to develop creative solutions, proposals, and policy options in response.

Communication, Consultation and Relationship Management Skills:

• You have proven oral and written communication skills to respond to issues, provide/present recommendations, prepare reports, Cabinet submissions, briefing materials and correspondence, and represent public drug plans task forces/working committees.
• You have demonstrated consultation, leadership, and influencing skills to advise on trends, developments and policy/program proposals impacting provincial and territorial public drug plans.
• You have partnership-building and relationship management skills to work cooperatively on projects with federal and private sector representatives.
• You have the negotiation skills necessary to participate in discussions on drug pricing, written agreement policies, investment, and the healthcare impact of products.

Project Management:

• You have proven project management skills to co-ordinate, lead and provide direction and guidance to multi-discipline project teams.
• You have proven abilities to prioritize conflicting work demands, and delays and provide timely responses.

Computer Skills:

• You are proficient in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, databases and SAS.