Chief Editor, RxFiles Academic Detailing Service
Company: University of Saskatchewan
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Salary: $85555 - 142503 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Job title: Chief Editor, RxFiles Academic Detailing Service
Company: University of Saskatchewan
Job description: Chief Editor, RxFiles Academic Detailing ServiceRxFiles 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.Primary Purpose: The Chief Editor position at RxFiles exists to oversee the publication and quality assurance of RxFiles’ printed and digital resources, ensuring they meet the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and relevance, while also providing leadership and training to the RxFiles team. This role is crucial for maintaining and enhancing the quality of RxFiles’ educational materials and supporting optimal drug therapy.Nature of Work: Reporting to the Director, the Chief Editor will oversee the publication of the RxFiles Drug Comparison Charts book as well as other printed and digital resources, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and relevance. This role involves coordinating the editorial process, supervising the outputs of the staff involved in creating and editing materials, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain and enhance the quality of our publications. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills will be crucial in providing leadership and training to RxFiles team members. The Chief Editor will be a member of the leadership team at RxFiles and must demonstrate the ability to apply advanced expertise autonomously in the creation, review, and quality assurance of RxFiles drug information resources.RxFiles is in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition in Saskatoon. The Drug Comparison Charts book is published on a two-year cycle. Some travel to conferences and training events may occasionally be required.Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
- Editorial Oversight: Manage the editorial process for all RxFiles resources to ensure they meet the quality standards established by RxFiles for their materials. The resources produced by RxFiles include but are not limited to, the RxFiles Drug Comparison Charts books, various online resources, academic detailing materials, patient-facing resources, and other materials. The Chief Editor also oversees the regular updating of existing resources to reflect critical appraisal of the latest research and clinical guidelines. The Chief Editor will be expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry practices and policies, utilizing this extensive expertise to guide the strategic direction, goals, and vision of the drug information unit.
- Creating, Writing, and Editing: Create new, and update existing printed and digital resources. This includes being the lead author for various RxFiles resources.
- Content Quality Assurance: Ensure all content meets high standards for accuracy, clarity, and relevance through the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance processes.
- Project Management: Coordinate with authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient publication of materials.
- Team Supervision: Supervise and mentor team members involved in writing, editing, and evidence gathering. Provide guidance and feedback to enhance team member performance and professional development. Assist team members in establishing and achieving personal performance goals.
- Collaboration: Internally, the Chief Editor works closely with the RxFiles team, graphic designers, and other departments, as applicable, to produce cohesive and comprehensive publications. Externally, the Chief Editor maintains a network of content developers of services with similar mandates (e.g. other academic detailing services, Canadian Drug Agency, PEER).
- Strategic Planning: Exhibit a strategic focus with the ability to plan and execute long-term initiatives that align with the vision and goals of the RxFiles. Ensure new projects and initiatives align with strategic goals, as well as the vision and mission of RxFiles.
Annual measurable goals include:
- Editorial Oversight and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure all RxFiles resources meet established quality standards.
- Coordinate the completion of updates for existing active resources within the year (e.g. drug comparison charts), reflecting the latest research and clinical guidelines.
- Project Management:
- Successfully coordinate and publish all scheduled materials on time.
- Team Supervision and Development:
- Conduct annual performance reviews for all writers in collaboration with the Director.
- Facilitate monthly meetings with the writing team to ensure cohesive and comprehensive publications.
- Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic priorities.
Education:
- Entry to practice degree in pharmacy or another suitable profession related to pharmacotherapy. An advanced degree in pharmacotherapy or additional training or experience in research, epidemiology, critical appraisal, knowledge transfer, and/or evidence-informed medicine as it relates to drug therapy decision-making would be an asset.
- Formal training / education in evidence-based medicine is an asset.
- Formal training / education in one of the following areas is an asset: leadership, project management, human resources.
Licenses: Must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals, or other suitable professional regulatory body.Experience: A minimum of 10 years of education, training, or experience in a relevant related field is required. Previous supervision and leadership or management experience is an asset.Skills:
- Knowledge of Drug Therapy: Advanced knowledge and expertise in drug therapy and ability to effectively identify and review medical literature, drug formularies, Health Canada updates, guidelines, and other relevant sources.
- Professional qualifications demonstrating advanced expertise in pharmacotherapy, medical publishing, or a related field, as applicable to the responsibilities of overseeing and ensuring the accuracy and quality of drug information resources.
- Critical Thinking: Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for practical clinical decision-making. Ability to prepare a balanced, evidence-informed, detailed document according to a specific format including a critical evaluation of the quality of the evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of the drug and its role in therapy. Demonstrated ability to provide balanced discussions of controversial issues. Ability to seek and provide clarity in areas of uncertainty and complexity.
- Stakeholder Perspective Integration: Ability to consider and integrate the perspectives of various stakeholder groups in decision-making processes, ensuring that diverse viewpoints are acknowledged and addressed to achieve balanced and effective outcomes.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership: Ability to apply an advanced expertise in pharmacotherapy to the responsibilities of overseeing and ensuring the accuracy and quality of RxFiles drug information resources. Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising teams.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and/or project teams simultaneously.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and website management. Graphic design skills would be an asset.
- Effective Team Member: High level of organization, adaptability, and flexibility.
Additional Qualifications:
- Editorial Experience: Proven experience in editorial roles, preferably in medical or pharmaceutical publishing.
- Familiarity with RxFiles: Familiarity with RxFiles’ resources and mission.
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest research and clinical practices.
Free of Conflicts of Interest: Must avoid direct conflicts of interest with pharmaceutical commercial interests.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: 1/14/2025
Closing Date: 1/21/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
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: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:24:02 GMT