Current Opportunities

The following opportunities are currently available:

• Analyst - Economist
• Analyst/Programmer
• Clinical Pharmacist
• Data Front End Quality Assurance Analyst
• ETL Programmer
• Pharmacoeconomist
• Quality Assurance Analyst
• Research Analyst
• SAS Analyst/Programmer
• Senior Economist
• Supervisor Claims Data Products

Analyst - Economist  Ref #: AEC0131

Brogan Inc., the leading Canadian-based provider of research to the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking qualified persons to join its team of research economists. The position involves participating in the development, preparation and implementation of various types of analyses utilizing administrative and other databases to provide insight into the dynamics and trends in the health care sector in Canada with particular emphasis on pharmaceuticals.

Tasks will include preparation of project proposals, participating in project design, conducting analyses and research, coordinating with the client, writing reports and presenting findings to the client organization. The position will require interaction with Brogan's existing team of economists, scientists, regulatory consultants and programmer analysts.

The successful candidate will display initiative, have strong analytical, mathematical and organizational capabilities, and be able to participate effectively in a team setting as well as work independently on the responsibilities assigned.

Requirements

Education-Experience:

• Bachelor degree in economics, business, or related field. Master degree is an asset;
• Preferential weight will be given for experience in the pharmaceutical or health care industry

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral;
• Project management skills and ability to work in a consulting environment with changing priorities;
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment;
• Proficiency in the use of office software (spreadsheets, word processor, database software etc.)

Analyst/Programmer  Ref #: ISG0408

Reports to: Manager, Application/Product Development

Description: The candidate should have an understanding of object-oriented design and development techniques as well as enthusiasm for design and development work. The position will require working effectively with several different functional teams.

The Application/Product Development team works closely with user/customer groups as well as other Information Services Group (ISG) departments and staff to construct effective, efficient, integrated business applications and components. The team is responsible for the design and development of user interface, business process and database access layer components to support internal and external applications for the company.

Responsibilities:

• Design and development of business process components utilizing Microsoft.Net technologies.
• Work closely with project sponsors to produce software requirement documents.
• Work with the development team to produce detailed, functional design documents based on inputs from project sponsors, database architect and business analysts.
• Construct appropriate user interface, business process and database access layer components.
• Participate in most phases of the SDLC and provide regular status updates.
• Participate in the development/adoption of standards & best practices.
• Provide creative, effective, and efficient solutions to technical challenges.
• Provide accurate design and development effort estimates for new projects
• Participate in the development of Unit Test Plans and Unit Test Cases.
• Obtain a good working knowledge of the business in order to understand the issues facing the business and work with the users, architects and developers to recommend solutions.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required (English is essential)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visual Studio
• Experience with Microsoft VB.NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server development
• Experience with Visual SourceSafe, PVCS, or other source control applications
• Experience in a disciplined, team development environment
• Experience with database design and development
• Experience with web technologies (HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML)

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical analysis
• Experience with automated build tools
• Experience with Microsoft Project

Clinical Pharmacist  Ref #: CPH1221

Brogan Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist with a background in hospital pharmacy and experience or interest in pharmacoepidemiology or health economics, to work with the economics team to analysis and interpret data on drug use in hospitals and in other institutional settings.

The ideal candidate would have qualifications as noted below as a pharmacist and have either completed course work in epidemiology and/or health economics or have experience in related fields.

Education-Experience-Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Pharmacy
• Experience in the field of pharmacoepidemiology or pharamecononomics
• Experience as a Clinical Pharmacist in a Hospital environment
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral (English required, French is an asset);
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment;
• Proficiency in the use of office software (spreadsheets, word processor, database software etc.)

Data Front End Quality Assurance Analyst  Ref #: DFE0408

Reports to: Manager, Data Front End

Description: The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for the detailed quality assurance of all incoming data. This includes identifying and developing quality assurance checkpoints to improve the efficiency of QA processes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed quality assurance reviews of all incoming data.
• Test and implement new data and outputs.
• New data supplier setup.
• Provide quality assurance process and product impact expertise.
• Develop, implement and provide work measurement statistics.
• Maintain and update the data dictionary, end user status logs etc.
• Provide appropriate documentation and communications (oral and written) to staff.
• Provide leadership and training to team members.
• Provide backup for Data Coordinator and other QA Analyst team activities.
• Design, test, implement and maintain ongoing QA work enhancements and standards.
• Communicate and work with Sales, External Relations, M&R, Operations and Information Services Group staff and product managers to ensure the appropriate level of service and support is delivered (internal and external).
• Identify required system enhancement and/or ongoing business process improvements.

• Document and update work procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Achieve production schedules on time and accurately.
• Maintain work measurement standards.
• Generate ideas for the continual improvement of products and services delivered (process improvements).
• Satisfy customer requirements (internal and external).
• Achieve performance standards.
• Multi-tasking by working on multiple projects.

• Computer skills: Windows, Excel, Access; knowledge of SAS/SQL.
• Communication: oral and written.
• QA experience.
• Healthcare industry knowledge.
• Understanding of Brogan data and products.

ETL Programmer  Ref #: ETL0408

Reports to: Manager, Application/Product Development

Description: The candidate is responsible for developing, documenting, implementing and maintaining programs and ETL packages using DTS/SSIS required to import, validate and standardize data and to support a data quality management (compliance) plan for quality data in all divisions of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining programs/scripts to support a standardized, organization-wide, quality data management (compliance) plan to ensure compliance with external regulatory and contractual requirements, ensure consistency of quality data for the organization’s internal data needs, and identify, investigate, and prevent violations
• Analyzing and assessing existing programs/scripts, identifying areas of risk and evaluating risk factors in coding, testing and documentation practices
• Establishing, implementing, and maintaining a review process to insure compliance, including a formal review (audit) process
• In partnership with appropriate personnel, developing and implementing standardized, organization-wide coding guidelines and documentation requirements, developing and implementing training educational programs for DFE personnel
• Providing consulting services in the area of data quality management to individuals and departments throughout the organization

• Computer Science degree or equivalent related work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English is essential)
• Experience with SQL Server, DTS/SSIS, stored procedures
• Experience in operational management

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical data analysis
• Knowledge of health information systems and database management

Pharmacoeconomist  Ref #: pe0306

This position is located at our Ottawa, Ontario, Canada office.

Brogan Inc. is seeking an experienced pharmacoeconomist for our economic research department. The position involves participating in the development, preparation and implementation of various types of health economic analysis (benefit/cost, cost-effectiveness, policy analysis, etc.), modeling and analysis of time-series and cross-sectional data on behalf of clients in the pharmaceutical industry and other parties. Tasks will include writing proposals, participating in project design, conducting analyses and research, writing reports and presenting results to the client. There will also be daily interaction with Brogan Inc.'s staff of economists, scientists, regulatory consultants, and programmer-analysts.

The successful candidate will display initiative, have strong analytical, mathematical and organizational capabilities, and be able to participate effectively in a team setting as well as work independently on the responsibilities assigned.

Requirements

Education-Experience:

• Post-graduate education in health economics, epidemiology or related discipline
• Several years of experience in an academic, industry or public sector setting conducting health economic analyses. Preferential weight will be given for experience in the pharmaceutical or health care industry.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral (English and French);
• Project management skills and ability to work in a consulting environment with changing priorities;
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment;
• Proficiency in the use of office software (spreadsheets, word processor, database software etc.)

Quality Assurance Analyst  Ref #: QAA0707

Reports to: Production Manager

Description: The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible the production and delivery of all of Brogan’s data products. This also includes detailed quality assurance as well as identifying necessary system and/or program enhancements or modifications, system and program testing, documentation and liaison with programming staff and product managers.

Responsibilities:

• Produce products for ongoing delivery
• Provide detailed quality assurance reviews of all outgoing products and information
• Develop, implement and provide work measurement statistics
• Document and communicate processes, activities and status
• Maintain and update end user status logs
• Provide appropriate documentation and communications (oral and written) to staff
• Backup other team members as required
• Provide training to team members
• Communicate with Sales and Information Services Group staff and product managers to ensure the appropriate level of service and support is delivered (internal and external)
• Identify required system enhancement and/or ongoing business process improvements

• Document and update work procedures on an ongoing basis
• Achieve production schedules on time and accurately
• Maintain work measurement standards
• Generate ideas for the continual improvement of products and services delivered (process improvements)
• Satisfy customer requirements (internal and external)
• Achieve performance standards

• Computer skills: Windows, Excel, Access
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Understand concept of process flow-charting
• Good communication skills oral and written
• Ability to adapt to new processes e.g. software packages and technology
• Good time management skills
• Quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Highly motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Knowledge of SAS/SQL
• Healthcare industry knowledge
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical analysis
• Knowledge of drug product information
• Knowledge of Brogan data, information and end products

Research Analyst  Ref #: MRA0414

Reports to: Manager, Data Evaluation Unit

BROGAN INC. has an opening for a full-time analyst in the Data Evaluation Unit within the Methodology & Research Department.

The position involves extensive research and data analysis; identifying issues and developing solutions, analyzing and interpreting new sources of data and communicating the findings to others, and also managing projects from start to finish. As part of the Data Evaluation Unit team, regular consultation and cooperation with other departments and disciplines within the company will be required.

The successful candidate will possess keen problem-solving abilities and research ethics, coupled with strong initiative and organizational capabilities. Participating effectively within a team setting while also working independently to manage and move forward multiple priorities will be necessary. The candidate will also demonstrate strong communication skills and will be able to communicate effectively and professionally with others.

Experience analyzing and using data from administrative data sources is a definite asset.

Requirements

Education-Experience:

• University degree in economics, business, mathematic / statistics, or other discipline involving training in qualitative and quantitative research; OR
• At least three years experience in applied research and data analysis. Preferential weight will be given for experience in the pharmaceutical and health care industry or in applied data research

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Keen research ethics
• Proficiency in mathematics
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral (English essential, French an asset)
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment and independently when required
• Project management skills and ability to work in an environment with multiple and changing priorities
• Proficiency in the use of office software (spreadsheets, word processors, database software etc.)

SAS Analyst/Programmer  Ref #: SAS1204

Reports to: Manager, Application/Product Support

Description: The candidate should have strong analytical, and problem solving skills. The position requires proven SAS programming and SQL experience and the ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze project requirements and feasibility
• Follow project requirements in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner using SAS and/or SQL.
• Follow standard practices
• Document code
• Format results to meet client specifications.
• Maintain existing code

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English is essential)
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Economics or equivalent
• 1 or more years of professional SAS programming experience in SAS/Base, SAS/Macro, and SQL programming on a Windows platform
• Demonstrated adaptability and innovation
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and creative ability
• Knowledge and experience with large databases
• Working knowledge of Excel and Access
• Ad-hoc reporting experience with longitudinal data
• Documentation skills
• Project management skills and ability to work in an environment with changing priorities

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical analysis
• Experience with automated build tools
• Experience with Microsoft Project

Senior Economist  Ref #: ECO0101

This position is located at our Ottawa, Canada office.

Brogan Inc., the leading Canadian-based provider of research to the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a qualified person to join its team of research economists. The position involves participating in the development, preparation and implementation of various types of analyses utilizing administrative and other databases to provide insight into the dynamics and trends in the health care sector in Canada with particular emphasis on pharmaceuticals.

The position involves the supervision and training of a team of economists in preparation of project proposals, project design, conducting analyses and research, coordinating with the client, writing reports and presenting findings to the client organization. The position will require interaction with Brogan's existing team of economists, scientists, regulatory consultants and programmer analysts.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Experience working in a dynamic team-oriented environment, managing competing priorities and shifting timelines
• Exceptional analytical and creativity skills with an emphasis on the ability to synthesize and derive meaningful recommendations from large complex data sets
• Strong project management skills, including the coordination of all project deliverables (i.e. proposals, timelines, budgets and reports)
• The ability to work collaboratively with external clients and possess well-developed communication and presentation skills
• Previous supervisory or managerial experience

• Bachelor degree in economics, business, or related field. Master degree is an asset
• Preferential weight will be given for experience in the pharmaceutical or health care industry

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral (English required, French is an asset)
• Project management skills and ability to work in a consulting environment with changing priorities
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency in the use of office software (spreadsheets, word processor, database software etc.)

Supervisor Claims Data Products  Ref #: CDP0408

Reports to: Production Manager

Description: The Supervisor for claims data products will perform duties related to the efficient and effective production and delivery of a production team’s product. This includes creation of processes and data standards, data analysis, program and system integration, product quality assurance, trouble-shooting, training and team management duties. This position is associated with the following Brogan data products:

• RxDynamics®
• RxTicker®
• Trending analyses
• RxMonitorings
• iMAM®
• Quarterly reports

• Supervise a team of production, technical and quality assurance staff
• Supervise day-to-day operations and activities of the production department
• Facilitate the timely and accurate delivery of client data, reports and/or services in accordance with agreed upon standards and schedules
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Coach, mentor and motivate team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
• Provide the successful integration of new products and new reports into the team’s operations
• Create, communicate and coordinate production activities with other departments
• Determine and document appropriate standards, workflow, and quality assurance processes
• Ensure that all team members receive appropriate training
• Provide appropriate documentation and communication (oral and written) to team members
• Provide backup responsibility for team activities
• Identify required system enhancement and/or ongoing business process improvements

• Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Administration degree or equivalent work experience
• Excellent customer service orientation and knowledge of applicable best practices, policies, and procedures
• Quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Computer skills: Windows, Excel, Access
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
• Highly motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
• Ability to adapt to new processes e.g. software packages and technology
• Good time management skills
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Knowledge of SAS/SQL
• Healthcare industry knowledge
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical analysis
• Knowledge of drug product information
• Knowledge of Brogan data, information and end products