Pharmacist, data modeler

Located in Repentigny, a suburb of Montreal, Vigilance Santé has been developing databases and drug analysis software for nearly 30 years to provide front-line healthcare professionals with tools. As part of our team of approximately 70 employees, you will participate in stimulating challenges in a dynamic work environment. Your flexible schedule will allow you to balance your professional activities with your personal life.

Reporting to the direction of the product director, the pharmacist, data modeler will collaborate with the team to develop and maintain pharmaceutical data for the products. He/she designs and maintains optimized data structures to ensure the efficiency, integrity, and security of information within an organization.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze the data needs of end users and company products.
• Design conceptual and logical data models considering functional and technical requirements.
• Define data structures, including tables, fields, relationships, and constraints, in collaboration with the development team.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to validate and refine data models.
• Participate in the modernization of existing data models.
• Document data models and design decisions to ensure clear understanding and traceability of changes.
• Stay informed of best practices in data modeling and industry trends through continuous learning.
• Provide support to development teams during the implementation of data models in applications and systems.

• Ensure the updating of the clinical content of our products.
  • Conduct necessary clinical research and analysis for content development.
  • Establish the requirements of the work to be done, the time needed, and organize the project plan in collaboration with team members.
  • Transform collected data and information into understandable and simplified content for the target audience.
  • Adhere to standards, internal norms, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with clinical content.
• Participate in decision-making on controversial topics.
• Participate in user testing during the development of certain programs and during the deployment of versions.
• Respond to questions from healthcare professionals, providing well-supported answers to offer quality service.
• Suggest improvements to procedures and working methods to increase the operational efficiency of the team.
• Stay aware of new trends in the healthcare field.
• Propose the addition of relevant content according to the evolution of pharmacy practice.
• Participate in the development and quality assurance of internal data management products in collaboration with the technology team.
• Manage and transmit data to various distributors.
• Collaborate as a clinical data expert on integration projects.

• Participate in identifying the needs of end users and analyzing functionalities.
• Communicate effectively with development teams to ensure functional requirements are accurately translated into technical needs.
• Participate in project planning to help define milestones and delivery criteria.
• Identify the clinical content needed for the proper functioning of certain features in products and communicate this within the department when relevant.
• Analyze the effectiveness of implemented solutions and propose improvements to optimize tool usage.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in community pharmacy or a healthcare setting.
• Active member in good standing with the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec.
• Proficiency in written and spoken French.
• Proficiency in written English and functional spoken English.
• Interest in data analysis and database creation.
• Good command of MS Office Suite, primarily Excel, is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of programming (e.g., SQL, JavaScript, Python) is an asset.
• Knowledge of data architecture is an asset.

Thank you for your interest in Vigilance Santé. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.