Editor-in-Chief

Department: Digital Solutions
Reports to: Vice-President, Digital Transformation & Chief Information Officer (CIO)

The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is actively recruiting for an Editor-in-Chief to join our Digital Solutions department. 

We are a fully remote workforce and are looking for someone who is able to be fully productive, efficient and effective in a remote environment.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice-President, Digital Transformation & Chief Information Officer, the Editor-in-Chief leads and manages the Editorial Teams to ensure operational efficiency for the on-time delivery of current therapeutic and drug information content which drives core revenue for CPhA.

The Editor-in-Chief provides leadership and representation for CPhA and the pharmacy profession with key stakeholders i.e. government, members, advisory committees, health stakeholders etc. The Editor-in-Chief is key to ensuring CPhA content strategy continues to evolve.

Duties and Tasks

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Mapping out a content strategy that supports and extends the Canadian Pharmacists Association’s reach and brand, both short- and-long term, determining which methods work for the brand and why.
• Planning, organizing, scheduling, directing and managing content teams & related activities which implement and actualize strategy, by considering the Information Architecture, content taxonomy, content type, editorial process for maximum impact & ensuring better patient outcomes.
• Developing, managing and motivating a team of professionals.
• Ensuring effective implementation of human resources policies and procedures, including recruitment, performance management, and employee morale, training and coaching.
• Establishing clear, measurable objectives for the content teams. Monitoring and measuring objectives regularly, coaching as required.
• Establishing and maintaining a positive atmosphere for employees through open communication.
• Ensuring internal editorial processes and standards are continually improved to produce high-quality publications and ensuring all content is on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality and tone of voice.
• Planning for new projects/content and providing subject matter expertise for the strategic and editorial direction of CPhA publications on all delivery platforms.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of editorial standards in scientific publishing, medical evidence, regulations pertaining to copyright and intellectual property.
• Identifying, engaging and liaising with expert authors, reviewers, Editorial Advisory Committee members, Practitioner Review Board members and other stakeholders as required.
• Ensuring the validity and integrity of created content through vigilance for conflicts of interest and other potential sources of bias.
• Liaising with external stakeholders in government, associations, academia
• Communicating with senior staff on matters of interest or concern

Qualifications

Education

• University degree in pharmacy or medicine, with special knowledge in drug information, pharmacology and therapeutics.
• Licensed pharmacist or physician in a Canadian province.

Experience

• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role leading managers and diverse teams.
• Significant management experience in a digital publishing environment & associated technology (e.g. XML).
• Experience in drug information & therapeutics.
• Extensive experience in clinical practice in health care.
• Experience with peer-reviewed medical publishing.
• Current Council of Science Editor (CSE) membership or eligibility.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a wide range of professional staff to achieve goals.
• Strong strategic leadership skills.
• Strategic, conceptual and visionary thinking.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exemplary judgement, professionalism and flexibility.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Broad knowledge of evidence-based approaches to drug therapy and of medical editing and publication standards.
• Knowledge of e-publishing and industry trends.
• Familiarity with the health care system in Canada and political, social and ethical issues affecting health care.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to display a commitment to and advocate for diversity and inclusion.

Assets

• Fluently bilingual (English/French).
• Experience with agile methodologies and product development lifecycle.

Why CPhA

• The work we do makes a difference in people’s lives.  
• We’re a group of people who are passionate about the health and well-being of all.  We take our work seriously, but we still take time to share a good laugh.  
• We care about your health and well-being.  CPhA pays for your medical/dental benefits, Employee Assistance Plan and provides regular wellness sessions and resources
• We care about your financial health.  CPhA provides a pension plan with matching contributions and access to a financial advisor.
• We care about your work-life balance.  CPhA offers generous paid time off and our office is closed between Christmas and New Years.

How to Apply

• If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, we invite you to present your resume, in confidence, to careers@pharmacists.ca.
• If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources
• While we appreciate all interested applicants, only those individuals who are legally permitted to work in Canada will be considered
• At the Canadian Pharmacists Association, we recognize, value and celebrate diversity, inclusion and equity.  Our Diversity & Inclusion Framework is embedded in all our processes, policies and employee initiatives.