Genevieve Bigras
Montreal,QC
Summary
- Registered pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in the private (pharmaceutical industry, retail pharmacy) and public (government) sectors. In depth experience in pharmaceutical product assessment and recommendation to a health minister. Excellent knowledge of drug reimbursement review processes and of drug plan management. Strong communicator. Good understanding of the regulatory framework for drug approval by Health Canada, of the Canadian health care system and of pharmaceutical industry trends. Fully bilingual (french/english).
- Member of the Ordre des Pharmaciens du Québec
- Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada certification
- LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-bigras-10b42b28/https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-bigras-10b42b28/
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist, Scientific Coordinator/ Team Lead
INESSS
01.2018 - Current
- Managing the review of pharmaceutical products to inform the Quebec Ministry of heath for the update of the provincial drug plan.
- Providing scientific advice to authorities.
- Supervise, train and support staff members in carrying out evaluation projects.
- Ensure scientific rigor and consistency of assessments and recommendations.
- Leading advisory boards with clinical experts.
- Revision of reports to the minister.
- Interaction with drug manufacturers (for ex. providing scientific advise pre-submission,explaining the rationale of a recommendation)
- Liaising with patient groups.
- Contributing to the framing of mandates and the choice of approaches for carrying out projects.
- Assist the Director on specific matters.
Pharmacist, Scientific Advisor
INESSS
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Perform scientific drug evaluation reviews.
- Critical appraisal of clinical studies.
- Production of reports.
- Data presentation to experts.
Medical Information Manager
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Coordinate, manage and supervise the delivery of high quality, scientifically balanced medical information to health care professionals, patients and various internal customers .
Retail Pharmacist
Various
01.2000 - 08.2012
Education
Masters of Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Sc.) - Drug Development And Clinical Research
Université De Montréal
Montreal, QC06.2002
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) -
Université De Montréal
Montreal, QC06.2000
Skills
- Medication expertise
- Scientific communication
- Health technology assessment / drug review / clinical trial appraisal
- Project management
- Oral and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Prioritizing and balancing multiple tasks
- Professional conscience
Timeline
Pharmacist, Scientific Coordinator/ Team Lead
INESSS
01.2018 - Current
Pharmacist, Scientific Advisor
INESSS
07.2015 - 01.2018
Medical Information Manager
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
01.2013 - 07.2015
Retail Pharmacist
Various
01.2000 - 08.2012
Masters of Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Sc.) - Drug Development And Clinical Research
Université De Montréal
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) -
Université De Montréal
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