BIOTECanada - Information Officer/Economist
POSITION OVERVIEW
Information Officer/EconomistPosition Type: Full Time Date Ad Posted: 1/18/2008
Job Region: ON - Ottawa Area Application Deadline: 2/01/2008
Location(s): Downtown Ottawa
Information Officer / Economist
BIOTECanada, the national association representing Canada’s biotechnology industry, seeks a full-time Information Officer or Economist for a fast-paced position located in Ottawa. With over 215 member companies, BIOTECanada works with high-tech life-sciences companies, knowledge and service providers, and universities to enhance the Canadian environment for the development of biotech products across the human health, agricultural, industrial and environmental sectors.
The successful candidate will work in a policy-driven environment. S/he must enjoy interactions with government, industry and public stakeholders and have a keen interest in data research and modeling. The general responsibilities for the position include: conducting analysis and industry performance data tracking, developing the economic and quantitative background support for the policy, program, legislative/regulatory initiatives developed by Association committees, and preparing industry statistical reports or supporting theoretical and evidential arguments for internal and external use. The position reports to the President.
Necessary skills for this position include:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to independently manage and prioritize several assignments at one time, while ensuring delivery within specific deadlines and budgets,
- Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail,
- Ability to carry out complex and in-depth statistical and qualitative studies including ability to generate reports and presentations from varied data sources,
- Ability to develop, interpret and evaluate public policy.
Salary and benefits will be negotiated and commensurate with experience. More information on BIOTECanada can be obtained at www.biotech.ca.We thank all applicants who respond to this post however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Contact Information:
BIOTECanada
Email: recruitment@biotech.ca
For more information visit: http://www.biotech.ca
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