Academic Detailing Service Lead

Job Description

Job title: Academic Detailing Service Lead

Company: University of Saskatchewan

Job description: Academic Detailing Service LeadPrimary Purpose: RxFiles is Saskatchewan’s academic detailing service whose mandate is to provide evidence-informed, objective, comparative drug information and promote optimal drug therapy. The service considers available evidence and clinical experience, synthesized into practical information resources. Information is then delivered to healthcare providers via academic detailing discussions, conference presentations, and printed/digital educational materials. RxFiles Academic Detailing is based out of the University of Saskatchewan, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.Nature of Work: Reporting to the Director, as the Academic Detailing Service Lead, you will be responsible for the development of printed and digital academic detailing content (including oversight and coordination of a team of RxFiles writers), training of RxFiles academic detailers, supervision of students / administrative assistants assigned to your projects, and delivery of academic detailing services for up to two therapeutic topics annually. This includes coordination and leadership of RxFiles team members. It also includes engagement and consultation with content experts. This position will require both independent and collaborative project work on various drug therapy topics. In your independent work, you will apply information searching, critical appraisal, original writing, and computer processing skills to the development of related drug information resources. Excellence in information processing will be imperative. You will work with family physicians, medical specialists, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners in developing and delivering educational outreach throughout Saskatchewan. You will bring a high level of expertise to the drug therapy decision-making environment, understanding evidence, and knowledge translation.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be critical in providing leadership and training in a variety of drug therapy decision-making contexts and networks. A high level of adaptability, flexibility, and organization is required. In addition to the core academic detailing service offered to Saskatchewan health professionals, RxFiles resources are utilized throughout Canada and internationally. The successful applicant will possess the ability to build effective collaborative networks (e.g. with healthcare providers in SK and with academic detailing services across North America).Typical Duties or Accountabilities: As the Academic Detailing Service Lead, the successful applicant will be involved in managing academic detailing topic development, team training, execution/service delivery, ongoing material updating, and providing team support. This includes:

• Topic Development:

o Communicate and collaborate with external stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify practice and knowledge gaps.
o Develop educational materials to support academic detailing visits (e.g. key messages, drug information charts, infographics, newsletter, patient tools).
o Ensure that academic detailing topics meet professional accreditation standards.

• Team Training and Support:

o Develop curriculum for team training (e.g. identifying relevant content and the most appropriate delivery of education).
o Coordination of skill development and training sessions (e.g. event scheduling and arranging for content experts’ interviews).
o Instructing training sessions for academic detailer skill development (e.g. evidence-based medicine).
o Provide ongoing support and mentoring of the academic detailing team (e.g. answering drug information questions and developing PowerPoint slides for educational events).

• Detailer Performance Monitoring:

o Support academic detailers in attaining performance targets.
o Develop a service evaluation survey and respond appropriately to findings.
o Monitoring service delivery targets
o Write semi-annual academic detailing reports that accurately reflect topic impact (e.g. number of physicians detailed and other health care providers).

• Provide academic detailing services in Saskatoon and area.

• Additional Activities Related to Academic Detailing Services:

o Lead development of scientific articles for publication (e.g. Canadian Family Physician Journal, Bringing Evidence to Practice).
o Lead development of conference presentations to national audience (e.g. Family Medicine Forum).In addition to the management of the development of academic detailing topics, the successful applicant will also be responsible to produce educational materials (printed/digital) and educational outreach:

• Network with provider groups and education groups in Saskatchewan (e.g. Continuing Medical Education groups – Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment, Saskatchewan Rural Relief Physicians, Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians, Saskatchewan Association of Nurse Practitioners, University of Saskatchewan Continuing Pharmacy Education, Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals) and to support pertinent conferences and initiatives.
• Develop expertise in assigned therapeutic areas.
• Assist with updating, editing, reviewing and publishing of the RxFiles Drug Comparison Charts book and Geri-RxFiles book.
• Provide lectures/educational support to the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition when requested (e.g., therapeutic lectures, clinical examinations).
• Coordinate and collaborate with other national academic detailing services.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate pharmacy interns.
• Contribute to the development of RxFiles Academic Detailing policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications
Education:

• An advanced professional degree in Pharmacy (e.g. Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, Postgraduate PharmD) or equivalent experience.
• Formal training / education in academic detailing and/or evidence-based medicine is an asset.
• Formal training / education in one of the following areas is an asset: leadership, project management, human resources.

Licenses:

• Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice pharmacy in Saskatchewan.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and can use a personal vehicle for work-related appointments (e.g. academic detailing).

Experience:At least 7 years education / training / experience in a relevant field is required. Previous supervision and leadership / management experience is an asset.
Skills:

• Provide leadership, plan and carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for practical clinical decision making and knowledge translation.
• Demonstrated skills in information synthesis, writing, and experience in publishing and editing.
• Demonstrated ability to provide balanced discussions of controversial issues.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.

· Proficiency in computer applications including MS Office.Department: College of Pharmacy &Nutrition
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $85,555.00 – 142,503.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3
Posted Date: 2/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/5/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On CampusThe successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where ‘Yes’ is indicated below. Further information is available at: The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Job date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:53:35 GMT